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Schengen Area marks 40-year anniversary
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In 1985, five European states laid the foundations for a common area without border controls. Switzerland joined in 2008.
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The Swiss government has officially recognised as a “crime against humanity” its persecution of the nomadic group known as the Yenish.
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Swiss politicians from across the political spectrum have called on the government to protect minorities in the face of continuing attacks in Syria.
Swiss court rejects appeal to release funds linked to former Ukraine regime
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Swiss Supreme Court rejects appeal to unfreeze the assets of people linked to former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych.
Switzerland withdraws from democracy support in Bangladesh
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Promoting democracy around the world is one of Switzerland’s goals, but at the same time the funds for such efforts are dwindling.
Italy’s referendum flop sends a warning to the left
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Italy’s latest referendums fell short of reaching the required turnout. Political scientist Giorgio Malet puts the results into perspective.
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On Inside Geneva this week we take a long hard look at the challenges of aid delivery in a conflict zone, and we ask where the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation went wrong.
Inside Geneva: the failed militarization of humanitarian relief in Gaza
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Israel blocked aid into Gaza for 10 weeks. Then the US and Israel came up with a new plan – without the United Nations. Established aid agencies had doubts. Inside Geneva finds out why.
Switzerland mulls stronger ties with European defence structures
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In the face of US disengagement, the idea of a defence partnership with the EU is gaining ground in the Swiss parliament.
Doctors Without Borders demands Swiss Gaza clarification
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The NGO Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has challenged Swiss foreign minister Ignazio Cassis to explain his controversial Gaza statements.
The Russia affair in the Swiss secret service: ‘This is espionage’
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Employees of the Swiss intelligence service have been cooperating with Russian contacts for years. Highly sensitive data ended up with Russia.
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The UN is no longer at the center of negotiations for a solution to the Middle East conflict. But that doesn’t mean it’s irrelevant.
Switzerland condemns deadly attack on UN convoy in Sudan
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Switzerland has strongly condemned the deadly attack on a United Nations humanitarian convoy in Sudan. Five people were killed, wrote the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) on Platform X.
Elderly Swiss-Tunisian man held in prison in Tunisia
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An 81-year-old Swiss-Tunisian dual national is being held in a Tunisian prison. The former manager of the UN refugee agency UNHCR was arrested a year ago, according to Amnesty International.
Swiss defence minister launches probe into alleged spy links with Russia
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Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister has launched an investigation into the alleged disclosure of sensitive information by the cyber division of the Federal Intelligence Service to Russia.
Violations in Gaza by ‘both sides’ must be condemned, says Swiss minister
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Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has admitted that Israel is failing in its obligations by hindering humanitarian aid to Gaza.
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Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Switzerland are extremely pessimistic about ongoing geopolitical tensions and US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, according to a survey.
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation begins aid deliveries amid chaos and bloodshed
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The new Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is accused of militarising aid. Witnesses report chaos and shootings at aid delivery points.
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At the start of the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Houngbo called for a “more efficient” organisation in front of the 187 member states
Over 50 former diplomats blast Switzerland for ‘silence’ on Israel
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In a joint letter, 55 former diplomats have expressed their shock at Switzerland’s “silence and passivity” regarding Israel’s “war crimes” in Gaza.
Swiss aid expert criticises Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
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The aid work of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is insufficient says Swiss government Delegate for Humanitarian Aid Dominik Stillhart.