Cluster: Geopolitics

Can the spread of invasive quagga mussels be stopped in Switzerland?

A pipe from lake Constance, clogged up with quagga mussels.

This content was published on Feb 19, 2025 International research efforts are underway to tackle the spread of invasive mussels, which are filling deep lakes in Switzerland, changing ecosystems and damaging water supply infrastructure.

Diplomat murdered: the defense appeals but not the public prosecutor's office

International Geneva

Diplomat murder case: defendant to appeal rape conviction

This content was published on Feb 19, 2025 A man acquitted of murdering an Egyptian diplomat in Geneva in 1995, will appeal his conviction for other offences, including rape.

Foreign Affairs

Hundreds of Iranian monarchists demonstrate in Geneva

This content was published on Feb 19, 2025 More than 500 Iranian monarchists demonstrate in Geneva, demanding a role for the son of the last Shah.

International Geneva

Humanitarian work and the new world order

This content was published on Feb 18, 2025 US president Donald Trump's foreign aid cuts are upending humanitarian work and how human rights are respected worldwide.

Switzerland to stop giving money to Palestinian relief organization UNRWA

Foreign Affairs

Swiss Senate committee wants to stop UNRWA funding

This content was published on Feb 18, 2025 Switzerland should stop payments to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) immediately, according to a Senate committee.

The Ecuadorian Ambassador to Bern, Verónica Bustamante, and the Swiss Foreign Minister, Ignacio Cassis, will sign the agreement on 24 June 2024.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland, a channel between Latin American countries at loggerheads

This content was published on Feb 18, 2025 Bern is representing Ecuador's interests in Venezuela and in Mexico, as well as being Mexico's protecting power in Ecuador.

Photo of USAID volunteers in South Sudan

International Geneva

Inside Geneva: aid, cuts and consequences

This content was published on Feb 18, 2025 Following US President Donald Trump's decision to shut down USAID, the Inside Geneva podcast looks at the potential impact on global humanitarian efforts.

International Geneva

Swiss budget cuts increase pressure on International Geneva

This content was published on Feb 18, 2025 Switzerland is to cut funding to several international organisations active in Geneva. This decision comes as the US has suspended its foreign aid.

Swiss diplomacy

Tibetans and Uyghurs in Switzerland fear long arm of China

This content was published on Feb 17, 2025 A study has revealed how China is intimidating Tibetans and Uyghurs in Switzerland. How will the Swiss government react?

Foreign Affairs

Iran withheld information on detained Swiss citizen

This content was published on Feb 16, 2025 The Iranian authorities have withheld information from Switzerland about a Swiss national who died in Iranian custody.

Cluster: Geopolitics

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