Reporter specialised in Swiss foreign affairs, with a side hustle as a sub-editor in the English Department.
Previously my focus was on disinformation and fact-checks, which I still produce occasionally.
Truth or tale: Have foreign leaders hidden money in Swiss banks?
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The trail of “dirty money” in the possession of corrupt public officials has long led to Switzerland’s financial centre. It’s one that Bern has tried to clean up.
With US in retreat, can Switzerland maintain fight against kleptocracy?
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The tough task of uncovering illicit finance held by corrupt officials and returning stolen assets is being complicated by slow progress and waning US leadership.
Forgotten Swiss peace pact has lessons for Europe on ending bloodshed
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The Locarno Pact, negotiated in Switzerland 100 years ago, still reverberates today as Europe once again deals with war and US isolationism.
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The Swiss city of Locarno rose to diplomatic fame in 1925 when a set of post-war treaties were negotiated there, leaving behind an enduring legacy of peace and tolerance.
How a Swiss fund helps Global South artists connect with rest of the world
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SWI swissinfo.ch speaks to Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama as cuts to Switzerland's cultural development assistance budget looms.
Cultural aid cuts deal blow to Global South creatives – and Swiss diplomacy
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Switzerland is among many countries slashing foreign aid, including funding for the arts. Cultural institutions argue these cuts hurt artists – and donors' national interests.
Switzerland eyes mediation role amid rising risk of conflict in outer space
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As political jockeying between the major powers intensifies in space, Switzerland wants to play the role of "bridge builder" to avert armed conflict in space.
Truth or tale: does Switzerland send its unusable old cars to Africa?
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A reader asked if it was true that Switzerland sends large waste items, such as unusable old cars, to countries in Africa. We went in search of an answer.
Are Western countries doing enough to tackle waste trafficking?
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The illegal trade in waste is a crime that even countries with strict waste regulations, such as Switzerland, struggle to prosecute effectively.
Switzerland and UNRWA: timeline of a rocky relationship
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Switzerland is considering ending its funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees – the latest chapter in the country’s turbulent history with the agency.
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Donald Trump is expected to adopt an isolationist and unpredictable foreign policy. Can Switzerland maintain a smooth relationship with the US, a key trade partner?
What Trump’s return or a new Harris administration would mean for Switzerland
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With the US presidential election looming, Switzerland is bracing itself for the implications of the result for its security and prosperity.
‘Ukraine can be a tipping point’ for ridding the world of landmines
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British photographer Giles Duley, who is speaking at this week's Ukraine Mine Action Conference in Switzerland, says it's time to end the use of landmines that kill long after wars are over.
Five events that shaped contemporary Swiss-American relations
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The United States and Switzerland have experienced remarkable highs and lows in their post-war relationship. Their disputes have tested Swiss principles like neutrality.
How distance learning keeps Afghan girls’ education hopes alive
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From Bangladesh to Switzerland, advocates backing online classes for women and girls in Afghanistan say states must step up pressure on the Taliban to restore the right to education.
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