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Ukraine: Switzerland calls for probe over Izyum mass graves

This content was published on Sep 17, 2022 Switzerland says it is deeply disturbed by fresh reports of mass graves in Izyum, a territory in east Ukraine that was until recently occupied by Russian forces.

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Switzerland and the US plan annual talks

This content was published on Sep 17, 2022 This declaration of intent represents a “significant milestone” with one of Switzerland’s main partners in many areas, according to Swiss State Secretary Livia Leu. She met on Friday with US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman. “We value our Swiss partners and will continue to work together closely to advance shared interests bilaterally and on…

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Switzerland ends fast-track visas for Russian nationals

This content was published on Sep 16, 2022 The Swiss government decided on Friday to stop issuing facilitated visas for Russian nationals.

People affected by floods wait for relief in Sindh province, Pakistan.

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Switzerland pledges CHF3 million to help Pakistan after floods

This content was published on Sep 15, 2022 Switzerland is allocating CHF3 million to help Pakistan confront one of the worst natural disasters in its history.

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Russian culture and language lessons scrapped over Z-symbol

This content was published on Sep 15, 2022 A Russian cultural association can no longer teach in Switzerland after one of its members displayed the controversial Z-symbol at an Alpine festival.

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Swiss Federal Court: No jail-time for terror group affiliate

This content was published on Sep 15, 2022 The court concluded membership in a terror group was only punishable with jail-time if a serious crime such as murder or rape had been committed.

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Fedpol investigates fake government energy poster campaign

This content was published on Sep 15, 2022 The Swiss Federal Office of Police has launched an investigation into a fake government poster campaign to snitch on neighbours.

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Swiss foundation to manage frozen Afghanistan funds

This content was published on Sep 14, 2022 Switzerland will have a seat on a Geneva foundation to manage $3.5 billion of frozen Afghanistan central bank funds.

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Eritrea seizes control of Swiss-funded vocational centre

This content was published on Sep 13, 2022 The Eritrean government has taken control of an education centre that was run by an Italian Catholic order and sponsored by Swiss development funds.

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Top Swiss negotiator laments EU ‘pressure politics’

This content was published on Sep 13, 2022 After further talks last week, Switzerland wants to advance with negotiations but complained that the EU continues to push back the timetable.

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