Cluster: Geopolitics

Geneva fights to remain ‘kitchen’ of world diplomacy as Trump cuts bite

This content was published on May 6, 2025 US and European withdrawals force soul-searching in the city that is home to 450 international bodies.

Swiss cancels flights to and from Tel Aviv until Sunday

Foreign Affairs

SWISS flights to Tel Aviv remain suspended until May 11

This content was published on May 6, 2025 Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has cancelled all flights to and from the Israeli city of Tel Aviv until May 11 after a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels landed near the airport.

Switzerland-EU agreements: Berne nurtures ties with Rome and Budapest

Foreign Affairs

Ministers discuss Swiss-EU deal with Italy and Hungary

This content was published on May 6, 2025 Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis held talks on Monday with their respective counterparts from Italy and Hungary.

Signing of the United Nations Charter in San Francisco on 26 June 1945.

International Geneva

What remains of the UN dream 80 years after the Second World War?

This content was published on May 6, 2025 Eighty years after the creation of the United Nations, the rise of extremes and the return of open conflict are challenging the international institutions that emerged after the war.

Exercise in Austria: more accidents involving Swiss people

Foreign Affairs

More Swiss soldiers involved in accidents during training in Austria

This content was published on May 3, 2025 The Swiss army has reported various accidents involving Swiss soldiers during the exercise “TRIAS 25” in Austria. Some have led to hospitalisations.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss Air Force doubles permanently available F/A-18 fighter jet patrols

This content was published on May 3, 2025 The Swiss Air Force will double the number of F/A-18 fighter jet patrols permanently available from one to two.

Swiss-EU relations divide opinion in Switzerland

Foreign Affairs

Swiss politicians bemoan limited access to EU treaty details

This content was published on May 2, 2025 Protests that only a few Swiss parliamentarians will be able to read the contents of a new agreement negotiated with the EU.

Swiss diplomacy

Why the Swiss army is training for an emergency in Austria

This content was published on May 2, 2025 The Swiss army is practising recapturing terrain with the Austrians and Germans. Russia is keeping a close eye on things.

Federal Councillor Pfister reaffirms military cooperation with neighbours

Foreign Affairs

Swiss defence minister reaffirms military cooperation with neighbours

This content was published on May 1, 2025 On his first trip abroad in government, Defence Minister Martin Pfister visited the Swiss troops taking part in a major exercise in Austria.

Nearly 500 UN staff demonstrate in Geneva

International Geneva

Nearly 500 UN staff demonstrate against budget cuts in Geneva

This content was published on May 1, 2025 Nearly 500 people gathered to denounce the austerity measures affecting the entire United Nations system.

Cluster: Geopolitics

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