Cluster: Geopolitics

Former US general advises Switzerland to prepare for war

This content was published on Mar 16, 2025 According to former United States general Ben Hodges, the withdrawal of US troops from Europe is only a matter of time. In an interview with SonntagsBlick, he advises Switzerland to prepare for war.

CF: attendance at the Security Council, positive balance sheet

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland pleased by recent UN Security Council stint

This content was published on Mar 14, 2025 Switzerland rates recent UN Security Council stint as "completely positive".

IOM in Geneva cuts at least one fifth of jobs

International Geneva

Geneva-based UN migration office cuts fifth of workforce

This content was published on Mar 14, 2025 The UN's International Organisation for Migration HQ in Geneva is slashing 20% of its 1,000 staff due to the US aid freeze.

Switzerland joins forces with Singapore for its weapons

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland joins forces with Singapore in the field of armament

This content was published on Mar 14, 2025 Switzerland has signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore to collaborate on war materiels.

girl and geese standing next to pool of water

Swiss diplomacy

End of Swiss development aid in Bangladesh sparks concern

This content was published on Mar 14, 2025 Switzerland is ending its bilateral development activities in Bangladesh after more than 50 years. This could complicate an already difficult situation in the country, NGOs say.

The UN has documented 111 executions of civilians in western Syria

International Geneva

UN officials in Geneva report over 100 civilian executions in western Syria

This content was published on Mar 12, 2025 Verification is ongoing, and the actual number is likely higher, said a UN spokesperson in Geneva. A Syrian NGO claims executions could exceed 1,000.

Trump-related uncertainties weigh on Swiss economy

Foreign Affairs

Experts lower Swiss growth forecasts due to US trade tensions

This content was published on Mar 12, 2025 The uncertainty caused by ongoing trade conflicts is making companies hesitant to make decisions, which significantly hinders investment.

The Swiss pavilion under construction, shortly before completion.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss pavilion could be big hit at lacklustre World Expo

This content was published on Mar 12, 2025 Expo 2025 is due to open in Osaka, Japan, on April 13. Switzerland has a chance to shine with an innovative pavilion.

International Geneva

Can the WTO live up to its mission?

This content was published on Mar 12, 2025 Trade tensions are on the rise since US President Donald Trump took office and started rolling out tariffs. What can Geneva's WTO do about it?

Swiss customs investigates over 200 tonnes of smuggled meat

Foreign Affairs

Swiss customs intercepted over 200 tonnes of smuggled meat in 2024

This content was published on Mar 11, 2025 The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security intercepted around 208 tonnes of smuggled meat at border crossings in 2024.

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