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Swiss foreign minister briefs Russian counterpart on Ukraine peace summit

Ignazio Cassis meets Russian counterpart in New York

This content was published on Jul 17, 2024 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis met with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in New York, during Russia's presidency of the UN Security Council.

Russian weapons and Swiss parts: Seco collaborates with companies

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Criminal proceedings filed over Swiss components in Russian weapons

This content was published on Jul 17, 2024 The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs has opened more than 50 administrative criminal proceedings for violations of sanctions against Russia.

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Who benefits from free trade agreements with Switzerland?

This content was published on Jul 16, 2024 Switzerland has 35 free trade agreements (FTAs) with 45 countries or blocs. Some benefit more than others.

Number of asylum applications drops significantly - fewer people with S status

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Swiss asylum seeker numbers sinking – including Ukrainians

This content was published on Jul 16, 2024 The number of Swiss asylum applications fell by a fifth in June, from the previous month and year.

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Green light for NATO liaison office in Geneva

This content was published on Jul 16, 2024 NATO to open multilateral liaison office in Geneva for the international bodies and NGOs.

Federal Council wants worldwide abolition of the death penalty

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Switzerland targets global abolition of executions

This content was published on Jul 16, 2024 Switzerland argues that executions violate basic human rights principles.

Decommissioned Bernese trams sent to Ukraine.

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Swiss trams embark on a rare journey to Ukraine

This content was published on Jul 15, 2024 SWI swissinfo.ch speaks to the specialists preparing Swiss trams for transfer to Ukraine and to the Lviv public transport staff who will operate them.

Zurich "Tram 2000" trams parked at depot

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Why Swiss trams have become sought-after vehicles in Ukraine

This content was published on Jul 15, 2024 Decommissioned trams from Bern and Zurich are set for a new of lease of life in Ukraine as part of a Swiss-backed aid programme.

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Trump shooting: Swiss president condemns ‘unacceptable’ attack

This content was published on Jul 14, 2024 Viola Amherd reacted with “shock” to the attempted assassination of the former US President and wished Donald Trump a fast recovery.

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Swiss prosecutors investigate suspected Russian spy

This content was published on Jul 13, 2024 The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is looking into a Russian agent and two others suspected of violating several laws. One arrest warrant has been issued.

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