I spy: political snooping around International Geneva
Geneva, famous for its diplomats, is also fertile ground for spies in search of state secrets. SWI swissinfo.ch visited four places that have left their mark on the history of espionage.

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DeutschdeDer Spionage im internationalen Genf auf der SpurRead more: Der Spionage im internationalen Genf auf der Spur
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FrançaisfrLa Genève internationale, haut lieu de l’espionnageRead more: La Genève internationale, haut lieu de l’espionnage
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ItalianoitSpionaggio politico nella Ginevra internazionaleRead more: Spionaggio politico nella Ginevra internazionale
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EspañolesEspionaje político en la Ginebra InternacionalRead more: Espionaje político en la Ginebra Internacional
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العربيةarجنيف مركز الدبلوماسية الدولية أرض خصبة للجوسسةRead more: جنيف مركز الدبلوماسية الدولية أرض خصبة للجوسسة
Behind the elegant façades of Geneva, secret agents from all over the world meet behind the anonymity of their cover identities. Four key locations in Geneva bear witness to this hidden side of the city. Secret missions, international intrigues and the geopolitical future of us all played out in each of these locations.
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