Cluster: Geopolitics

Swiss arms group wants to sell 96 unused tanks to Germany

This content was published on Jun 1, 2023 German arms group Rheinmetall is interested in buying the vehicles in order to pass them on to Kyiv, a Ruag spokeswoman told SRF public radio on Thursday. The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) confirmed to SRF that it had received the export request, but did not provide further information. Defense Minister Viola Amherd said in…

Foreign Affairs

Despite war, Russian women still head to Switzerland for childbirth

This content was published on Jun 1, 2023 Many Russian women pick Switzerland to give birth. But Moscow's war on Ukraine and ensuing sanctions have made it difficult for them to do so.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland chairs UN meeting on Zaporizhzhia nuclear risks

This content was published on May 31, 2023 A UN Security Council meeting has discussed the fragile scenario at the Europe’s biggest nuclear plant in Ukraine.

International Geneva

Pandemic lessons – can we learn from them?

This content was published on May 30, 2023 Covid-19 and pandemic preparation is on the World Health Assembly agenda. But agreeing on an international pandemic treaty is easier said than done.

International Geneva

Swiss-backed ‘Health for Peace’ initiative suffers setback

This content was published on May 30, 2023 The Global Health for Peace Initiative, proposed by Switzerland and Oman, was not adopted at the World Health Assembly over differences.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss court jails and fines Islamic State supporter

This content was published on May 30, 2023 A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to 28-months in prison and fined after being found guilty of terrorism-related offences.

KFOR soldiers clash with demonstrators in the Kosovan town of Zvecan

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Switzerland condemns violent clashes in Kosovo

This content was published on May 30, 2023 Switzerland has joined international condemnation of violent demonstrations in Kosovo that injured 30 KFOR peacekeepers.

Swiss fighter jets drop flares during the annual Swiss army airshow near Meiringen, Switzerland, in 2021.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss fighter jets take part in Scandinavian-led exercise

This content was published on May 30, 2023 Up to six Swiss F/A-18 fighter jets are taking part in the “Arctic Challenge” air defence exercises hosted by Sweden, Finland and Norway.

Foreign Affairs

How fake news arises – a Greek tale with a Swiss twist

This content was published on May 30, 2023 A report from Switzerland about Covid-19 provides an example of how disinformation spreads globally and illustrates the forces at work.

International Geneva

Inside Geneva Podcast: what became of the pandemic treaty?

This content was published on May 30, 2023 Inside Geneva was at the World Health Assembly over the past week, finding out what lessons are being learned from Covid-19.

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