Cluster: Geopolitics

Questions raised over UNRWA after Swiss-Israeli meeting

This content was published on Sep 6, 2019 Israeli media: Swiss Foreign Minister Cassis and his Israeli counterpart discussed working together on alternative to UNWRA.

Foreign Affairs

Writing about uncomfortable truths: Pakistan’s army, Nepali justice and Indian beef

This content was published on Sep 5, 2019 Three journalists from South Asia share their experiences of covering stories that make uncomfortable reading for many of their compatriots.

Foreign Affairs

Neighbouring regions urge EU understanding for Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 4, 2019 Nine regions bordering Switzerland have called on the European Union to show understanding and allow the Swiss more time on a framework deal.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss demining group employee killed in Iraq

This content was published on Sep 3, 2019 The Swiss Foundation for Mine Action (FSDExternal link) announced the fatality on Tuesday. The cause for the explosion is being investigated. Iraqi police say the accident occurred about 60 kilometers south of the city of Mosul, German news agency DPA reported. The Islamic State group took control over Mosul in the summer of 2014. The city…

Brad Smith, CEO of Microsoft, at the launch of the Swiss Digital Initiative

International Geneva

Launch of Geneva foundation to promote ethics in digital world

This content was published on Sep 2, 2019 Geneva is set to host a new foundation to oversee the “Swiss Digital Initiative” aimed at promoting ethical standards in the digital world.

Jacques Pitteloud standing with arms crossed

Foreign Affairs

Meet Switzerland’s new man in Washington

This content was published on Sep 2, 2019 Switzerland’s incoming ambassador to the United States Jacques Pitteloud talks about his priorities and how he sees his post.

International Geneva

Second ‘yellow vests’ protest in Geneva draws several hundred

This content was published on Aug 31, 2019 In a second demonstration in Geneva this year, several hundred “yellow vests” protestors gathered outside the UN to condemn police violence.

Foreign Affairs

Petition handed in opposing Switzerland-Mercosur trade deal

This content was published on Aug 29, 2019 A 65,000-strong petition has been handed into authorities in Bern demanding the cancellation of a deal between EFTA and the Mercosur trade bloc.

View from Geneva s Jet d eau fountain towards the UN headquarters

International Geneva

Over 750 NGOs now active in International Geneva

This content was published on Aug 29, 2019 New research has identified over 750 non-governmental organisations currently operating in so-called International Geneva.

International Geneva

Nations tighten rules on trading protected animals and plants

This content was published on Aug 28, 2019 States meeting in Geneva to discuss the global wildlife trade have agreed to strengthen protections on a range of different species.

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