Switzerland raises security alert over IS-cell threatDecember 12, 2015 - 13:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A raised security alert in the Swiss city of Geneva was triggered by a warning that a cell of so-called Islamic State (IS) was in the area, the country's President says, according to BBC News. Simonetta Sommaruga said a "foreign authority" provided the information, but did not disclose which one. She said there was no indication that an attack was planned. Geneva police have said the raised alert is linked to the Europe-wide investigation into the Paris attacks. However, Switzerland's federal police said they were not connecting the current operation in Geneva to the attacks. "The Swiss government received information from a foreign authority regarding a potential IS cell in the Geneva area," Ms Sommaruga told a news conference. "Federal authorities examined this information and shared it with the local police. There is currently no indication that there was a concrete attack planned." Reports in Swiss media said the intelligence had originally come from the United States. Daily newspaper Le Temps, quoting a source close to the investigation, said U.S. intelligence had identified three jihadist cells in Chicago, Toronto and Geneva. Related links: Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |