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Unrest in Spain Catalonia’s Democratic Tsunami movement – born in Geneva?

Switzerland was the launchpad for a digital platform fuelling protests in Spain, according to the Geneva daily Le Temps and Spanish media. 

By Belén Couceiro

Humanitarian concern  Swiss government calls on Turkey to cease fire in Syria 

The Swiss government has called for Turkey to implement an immediate ceasefire in Syria. It is also taking steps to facilitate humanitarian aid. 

This content was published on October 16, 2019 3:29 PM Oct 16, 2019 - 15:29

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Turkey offensive IS ‘terrorists’ escaping Kurdish jails, says paper

Jihadists of Islamic State are breaking out of jail because of the Turkish offensive, warns a Swiss newspaper.

This content was published on October 13, 2019 1:22 PM Oct 13, 2019 - 13:22

Turkey operation Swiss foreign minister criticises Turkish offensive in Syria

Ignazio Cassis has criticised the Turkish military operation in northern Syria calling it a flagrant violation of international law. 

This content was published on October 11, 2019 8:04 AM Oct 11, 2019 - 08:04

Going 'home' What would Kosovo do without the diaspora?

What would happen to Kosovo if remittances from ethnic Albanians in Switzerland were to dry up? 

By Julie Hunt

Switzerland and the Cold War How the Swiss viewed Communism in the Cold War years

In Switzerland, the Cold War was waged in the minds of the people. The country was overtaken by paranoia that the enemy dwelt within.

By David Eugster

Political activism 100,000 gather in Bern for climate demo

Thousands demonstrated in the Swiss capital on Saturday to demand that politicians and individuals take action against climate change.

By Susan Misicka in Bern

Environment Climate protestors take to the streets of Lausanne again

Thousands of people marched through Lausanne on Friday demanding urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

This content was published on September 27, 2019 4:06 PM Sep 27, 2019 - 16:06

Good offices Swiss foreign minister sees Syrian peace within reach

Switzerland, as the host state for Geneva’s peace process for Syria, supports the rapid establishment of a Syrian constitutional committee.

This content was published on September 24, 2019 10:00 PM Sep 24, 2019 - 22:00

Thomas Greminger Coffee with Europe’s peace manager

Thomas Greminger, the first Swiss Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), has a lot on his plate.

By Kathrin Ammann

Climate Strike Protestors in Switzerland demand climate change action

Almost 2,000 people took part in climate demonstrations in the Swiss cities of Basel, St Gallen and Lausanne on Friday.

This content was published on September 20, 2019 6:17 PM Sep 20, 2019 - 18:17

Swiss E-Prix Government report outlines criticisms of Bern Formula E race

This summer’s Formula E race in Bern was generally positive, but a different track should be envisaged in the future, the authorities say.

This content was published on September 20, 2019 4:32 PM Sep 20, 2019 - 16:32

Fundraising  Solidarity campaign collects CHF1 million 

Swiss Solidarity has collected just over CHF1 million ($1 million) in its 250th fundraising campaign, which is aimed at helping women in distress. 

This content was published on September 20, 2019 9:04 AM Sep 20, 2019 - 09:04

Anarchists in Switzerland Part 6 How a Montreux bank heist led to calls for the death penalty

In the early 1900s Switzerland was rocked by a wave of terror incidents by foreign anarchists living in the Alpine country.

By Regula Bochsler (Text) and Andrea Caprez (Illustration)

Humanitarian agencies Taliban revoke ban on Red Cross and provide security guarantees

The Taliban has revoked their ban on the Geneva-based ICRC in Afghanistan and given a guarantee of security for its staff. 

This content was published on September 15, 2019 10:24 AM Sep 15, 2019 - 10:24

March for Life Police attacked at anti-abortion demonstration

An anti-abortion demonstration in Zurich has been disrupted by participants in a counter-demonstration. Police officers were attacked and ...

This content was published on September 14, 2019 6:54 PM Sep 14, 2019 - 18:54

250th fundraiser The story behind Swiss Solidarity

Launched on Thursday, the humanitarian charity Swiss Solidarity has devoted its 250th fundraising campaign to women in crises.

By Marc-André Miserez

From our Archives How we reported the outbreak of the Second World War

To mark the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War, we dug into our archives to see how our predecessors at Switzerland's Short ...

By Patrick Boehler, Caroline Honegger

Demonstrations Swiss take to the streets against Amazon wildfires

Several hundred people in various Swiss cities have taken part in demonstrations against the destruction of large forest areas.

This content was published on August 23, 2019 5:56 PM Aug 23, 2019 - 17:56

'Smile for the future' Lausanne environment activists call for action on global warming

An international summit of young climate activists has called for concrete measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

This content was published on August 9, 2019 4:28 PM Aug 9, 2019 - 16:28