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Swiss citizens advised to leave Iran if possible

FDFA: Swiss should leave Iran by their own means

This content was published on Oct 3, 2024 Swiss authorities have recommended that citizens leave Iran by their own means, if this appears possible and safe.

Switzerland's ambassador to the UN, Pascale Baeriswyl, says what's needed in the Middle East now is a ceasefire.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland to chair urgent UN Security Council meeting on Middle East

This content was published on Oct 2, 2024 Switzerland will chair an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council on Wednesday following the Iranian missile strikes on Israel.

International Geneva

40 years of the convention against torture

This content was published on Oct 1, 2024 Forty years after the convention against torture was voted at the UN, experts warn it still struggles to be fully implemented.

Switzerland concerned by the escalation in Lebanon

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland concerned by escalation of violence in Lebanon

This content was published on Oct 1, 2024 Switzerland is "deeply concerned" by the escalating violence in Lebanon.

Berset stands up for Ukraine, democracy and Europe's values

Foreign Affairs

Swiss Council of Europe head promotes Ukraine and democracy

This content was published on Oct 1, 2024 Former Swiss minister, Alain Berset outlines his vision as the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe.

Geneva station to be expanded at a cost of two billion francs

International Geneva

Geneva rail station to be expanded at a cost of CHF2 billion

This content was published on Oct 1, 2024 Geneva Cornavin station is to be expanded at a cost of around CHF2 billion francs.

Picture of man looking at a newspaper in a former torture centre

International Geneva

Inside Geneva: 40 years of the convention against torture

This content was published on Oct 1, 2024 The convention against torture marks its 40th anniversary this year, yet torture still persists. How can we truly honour the total ban established in 1984?

Compass initiative aims to secure a say on EU treaties at the ballot box

Foreign Affairs

Vote initiative seeks to reduce EU influence on Swiss economic affairs

This content was published on Oct 1, 2024 Swiss voters and the cantons should have right approve treaties with the EU, states initiative.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss authorities target Indonesian president-elect’s family

This content was published on Oct 1, 2024 Geneva given go-ahead to seize accounts linked to Prabowo Subianto’s brother and family.

Asylum policy is a hot and contentious topic in Switzerland

Foreign Affairs

‘Restrict asylum to Europeans’ says Swiss rightwing party chief

This content was published on Sep 29, 2024 Swiss People's Party controversial suggestion met with mixed reaction by other political parties.

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