Cluster: Geopolitics

Launch of Geneva foundation to promote ethics in digital world

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

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.

Students brainstorm possible commercial applications of CERN technologies

International Geneva

CERN inspires budding entrepreneurs to think outside the box

This content was published on Aug 23, 2019 Cutting-edge technologies designed for CERN are inspiring the next generation of young entrepreneurs to come up with innovative business ideas.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland adopts EU laws on drones and post-Brexit aviation

This content was published on Aug 22, 2019 Switzerland has taken over a European Union security framework laying out new rules for drones and continuing aviation activities post-Brexit.

International Geneva

Swiss boost funding to fight AIDS, TB and malaria

This content was published on Aug 21, 2019 The Swiss government is stepping up support for the fight against infectious diseases with a CHF100 million contribution to two UN health agencies.

International Geneva

A decade of World Humanitarian Day: what’s to celebrate?

This content was published on Aug 19, 2019 August 19 marks World Humanitarian Day, which pays tribute to aid workers who risk their lives.

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