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Switzerland welcomes China-Brazil peace initiative for Ukraine

The war between Ukraine and Russia has been raging for more than two years

This content was published on Sep 28, 2024 China-Brazil initiative on peace in Ukraine is preferable to bellicose speeches, says Switzerland.

Afghan women generally continue to receive asylum

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Afghan women continue to receive Swiss asylum

This content was published on Sep 26, 2024 Afghan women and girls will continue to be granted asylum in Switzerland.

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Cassis positions Switzerland as a mediator at the UN

This content was published on Sep 26, 2024 Swiss Foreign Minister Cassis positions Switzerland as a mediator at the 79th UN General Assembly.

Viola Amherd denounces worsening conflicts in New York

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Swiss minister warns of conflicts and climate change at UN

This content was published on Sep 25, 2024 In New York, Viola Amherd expressed concern about human rights violations and a “blatant disregard for internationally recognised borders”.

Switzerland warns against traveling to Lebanon and Israel

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Swiss nationals warned against travelling to Lebanon and Israel

This content was published on Sep 24, 2024 The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in Bern has issued a warning against traveling to Lebanon and Israel.

An unidentified Iraqi police guard on Friday, February 2, 2001, standing outside the Swiss embassy in Baghdad which was reopened Thursday, February 1. Switzerland never severed diplomatic ties with Iraq, but closed it's embassy for security reasons during the Gulf war. (KEYSTONE/AP Photo/Jassim Mohammed)

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Switzerland reopens embassy in Iraq. But is the political situation stable enough?

This content was published on Sep 24, 2024 Switzerland's move to reopen its embassy in Iraq signals confidence in Iraq’s post-conflict recovery. But security and political challenges remain.

In 2022 Switzerland rejected Denmark’s bid to provide 22 Swiss-made Piranha III infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine.

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European nations snub Swiss-made weapons over Ukraine restrictions

This content was published on Sep 24, 2024 European countries are increasingly avoiding or halting arms purchases from Switzerland, chafing at restrictions linked to the country’s neutrality.

Switzerland negotiates optimization of free trade agreement with China

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Switzerland negotiates update of free trade agreement with China

This content was published on Sep 23, 2024 Swiss economics minister Guy Parmelin launched negotiations to "optimise” a free trade agreement with China.

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Russian nuclear giant Rosatom’s subsidiary thrives in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 23, 2024 Spared from sanctions, a Swiss subsidiary of Russian state owned nuclear company Rosatom continues to thrive.

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How Dubai is taking over from Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 23, 2024 Anti-corruption expert Mark Pieth explains why the economic fight against Moscow is fizzling out.

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