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Why is so little aid getting into Gaza?
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The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, signed in October, ended two years of war in the Gaza Strip. Aid to Gaza has increased but is still far from enough, say UN organisations and NGOs.
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The Swiss government has frozen Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s suspected assets in Switzerland with immediate effect.
We cover global affairs from Geneva, focusing on humanitarian aid, conflict resolution, and climate change. Our UN-based reporters provide first-hand access to sources and information.
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Inside Geneva: looking back at 2025 and ahead to 2026
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This week on Inside Geneva, we discuss the key stories of 2025 that we know will continue to make the news in 2026.
As UN jobs disappear, foreign graduates struggle to stay in Geneva
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International students who came to study in Geneva with the hope of getting their foot in the UN are at the forefront of job cuts.
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Weakened by Donald Trump’s return and by a crisis of confidence in multilateralism, International Geneva is heading into 2026 under a cloud of uncertainty.
Mariana Katzarova: a mandate for the Russian people
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In a mini-documentary, Swissinfo follows the first UN Special Rapporteur for Russia Mariana Katzarova. A rare insight into one of the UN’s toughest jobs.
Geneva-based UNHCR marks 75 years amid deepening funding crisis
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The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is grappling with its most severe funding crisis to date. What does this mean for millions of displaced people?
World fights nicotine addiction but Switzerland continues to drag feet
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The COP11 meeting of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control recently concluded in Geneva. Switzerland has still not ratified the treaty.
How Ukraine’s army is learning to protect civilians
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The Geneva-based organisation Geneva Call is training Ukrainian soldiers in international humanitarian law (IHL), helping them to understand how to protect civilians.
Inside Geneva: is climate change the forgotten crisis?
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COP30 has ended without a firm commitment to phase out fossil fuels. Inside Geneva talks to some campaigners who remain surprisingly optimistic.
Drug trade and land grabs threaten Amazon communities on climate front lines
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Drug trafficking, violence and weak state support overshadow Peru’s Amarakaeri reserve, where Indigenous communities are struggling to protect forests.
Switzerland plays a crucial role in international politics across many areas. We uncover the complexities of Swiss politics globally and provide fresh perspectives on international developments.
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Switzerland orders freezing of Maduro assets
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The Swiss government has frozen Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s suspected assets in Switzerland with immediate effect.
Why private finance for sustainable development is still bracing for impact
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Switzerland wants to rely more heavily on private capital to fund sustainable development, despite a mixed record for innovative schemes such as blended finance.
Stadler Rail wins billion-franc night train order from Kazakhstan
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Stadler Rail is building almost 600 carriages for night trains in Kazakhstan, which is increasingly attractive for Swiss companies.
Detained 81-year-old Swiss-Tunisian is finally sentenced and released
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After more than a year and a half in prison in Tunisia, Mustapha Djemali was finally brought to trial and immediately released from prison.
Rubble and drones: in the no-go zone between Lebanon and Israel
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Since the 2024 war, the demarcation line between Lebanon and Israel has become a no-man’s land of devastation. We join a team of United Nations military observers on patrol on the Lebanese side.
How the neutrality initiative could affect Swiss policy
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The neutrality initiative seeks to incorporate a strict interpretation of Swiss neutrality in the federal constitution. What would this mean for Switzerland’s foreign and security policy?
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Former ambassador Paul Widmer argues in favour of accepting the neutrality initiative, as Swiss neutrality depends on international recognition for its credibility and effectiveness.
As Switzerland prepares to chair the OSCE, is this body still relevant?
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In 2026 Switzerland will take over the chair of the OSCE, which is in a deep crisis. Expectations are high – also on the part of Russia.
Averting conflict can become Switzerland’s role in Arctic science diplomacy
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Switzerland is making meaningful contributions to Arctic governance and multilateral dialogue, as the Arctic becomes a geopolitical and environmental epicentre.
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From UN warnings in Geneva to eyewitness accounts from Gaza, Swissinfo documents two years of the Hamas-Israel war and its devastating humanitarian toll.
Timeline: Switzerland and the war in the Middle East since October 7, 2023
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Since October 7, 2023, Switzerland has repeatedly emphasised the need to end hostilities in the Middle East. However, its positions have attracted criticism.
Why Switzerland doesn’t recognise Palestine as a state
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Around 150 countries – or three-quarters of UN member states – recognise Palestinian statehood. Switzerland, for various reasons, is not one of them.
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.
Explainer: How the new US tariffs are already impacting the Swiss economy
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On August 1, US President Donald Trump announced a tariff of 39% for Switzerland. The effects are slowly becoming visible.
Dmitry Muratov: ‘I’m not afraid to live without hope’
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Dmitry Muratov, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former editor-in-chief of the Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, talks to Swissinfo about truth in the era of digital autocracies.
Has your continent reached its peak or is there still potential for economic growth?
Some regions of the world are on an upward trajectory with the promise of a steadily improving future. Where do you live? And in which direction is your region or continent developing?
How could frozen Russian assets be reused to benefit Ukraine?
What should be done with Russian assets seized in Switzerland? Can they be handed over to Ukraine or would that violate the rule of law and undermine faith in banks? Would confiscating assets to pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine be compatible with Swiss neutrality? Are there other diplomatic options to assist with Ukraine’s post-war recovery? The…
“Is it true that…?” We receive many questions from you every day: on social media, via email, or in our debates. So we decided to launch a video series: “Truth or tale? Your questions and claims about Switzerland answered.”
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Truth or tale: Would inheritance taxes trigger a mass exodus of millionaires from Switzerland?
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Is offering a Rolex to a foreign official considered bribery under Swiss law?
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Truth or tale: Could conscription solve military personnel shortages?
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Truth or tale: Have foreign leaders hidden money in Swiss banks?
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Truth or tale: Are US patients subsidising healthcare in Switzerland?
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Truth or tale: is Switzerland injecting harmful chemicals into the sky?
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Truth or tale: is Swiss chocolate tainted by child labour?
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Truth or tale: does Switzerland send its unusable old cars to Africa?
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As UN jobs disappear, foreign graduates struggle to stay in Geneva
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International students who came to study in Geneva with the hope of getting their foot in the UN are at the forefront of job cuts.
Why private finance for sustainable development is still bracing for impact
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Switzerland wants to rely more heavily on private capital to fund sustainable development, despite a mixed record for innovative schemes such as blended finance.
What lies ahead for Switzerland: the major political issues of 2026
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The coming year promises to be a landmark one for Swiss politics. It will be decisive for the future of relations between Switzerland and its European neighbours.
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Weakened by Donald Trump’s return and by a crisis of confidence in multilateralism, International Geneva is heading into 2026 under a cloud of uncertainty.
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After a year of tumult, some are warning that a system built on neutrality, consensus and direct democracy is not moving fast enough.
Why Palantir is becoming a risky bet for Switzerland
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Zurich serves as a hub for US tech company Palantir’s business relations. The Swiss foreign ministry now has the company in its sights, because of its controversial role in Gaza.
Former Swiss intelligence officer targeted by new EU sanctions against Russia
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The EU has sanctioned former Swiss intelligence officer Jacques Baud over alleged Russian propaganda. Switzerland says it will not adopt the sanctions.
How Lebanon grapples with depression, anxiety and trauma
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The many crises that have struck Lebanon in recent years have left deep psychological scars on the population, with many forced to cope without any support.
Mariana Katzarova: a mandate for the Russian people
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In a mini-documentary, Swissinfo follows the first UN Special Rapporteur for Russia Mariana Katzarova. A rare insight into one of the UN’s toughest jobs.
The Palestinian feminists in Lebanon working between poverty and violence
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Ain El-Hilweh is the largest camp for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. A feminist organisation is fighting several problems here at the same time.
Stadler Rail wins billion-franc night train order from Kazakhstan
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Stadler Rail is building almost 600 carriages for night trains in Kazakhstan, which is increasingly attractive for Swiss companies.
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