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Swiss minister calls for ‘genuinely multi-stakeholder’ process in AI governance

The World AI Summit in Geneva will take place on 21 and 22 June 2027

This content was published on Jul 6, 2026 AI governance must put people at the centre, Swiss Environment Minister Albert Rösti said in Geneva at the first Global Dialogue on the subject.

The OSCE is essential for European security, Ignazio Cassis

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OSCE essential for European security: Swiss foreign minister

This content was published on Jul 5, 2026 European security is facing its deepest crisis since the end of the Cold War, said Ignazio Cassis, but the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) remains an indispensable tool.

War & peace

Several unidentified drones spotted over a Swiss military base

This content was published on Jul 3, 2026 Drones have been spotted flying in formation over a military base. According to the army, such incidents have been on the rise.

the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg

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European Court dismisses appeal of Yanukovych ally over Swiss assets freeze

This content was published on Jul 2, 2026 Switzerland did not violate the right to privacy of Yuriy Ivanyushchenko by freezing his funds and those of his relatives, the European Court of Human Rights ruled on Thursday.

EFTA and Vietnam sign a free trade agreement

Trade policy

EFTA and Vietnam sign free trade agreement

This content was published on Jul 2, 2026 A new free trade agreement, described as “ambitious” by its stakeholders, has been signed between the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), of which Switzerland is a member, and Vietnam.

Geneva-based United Nations employees hold slogans during a demonstration in Geneva, on May 1, 2025, over deep funding cuts.

International Geneva

What’s next? Moving on after losing a job in International Geneva

This content was published on Jul 2, 2026 Over 1,300 aid workers have been laid off in Geneva over the past year. Many want to remain in Switzerland.

Trump’s hijacking of America at 250, debt danger, and ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

This content was published on Jul 1, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss high court upholds asset freezes for Russian metals oligarch

This content was published on Jul 1, 2026 Swiss high court upheld asset freezes on a Russian metals oligarch under Ukraine sanctions.

Humanitarian aid

International Red Cross president visits Moscow

This content was published on Jul 1, 2026 ICRC president visits Moscow to press officials on civilian protection, POWs and missing persons amid attacks on energy sites.

International cooperation

Murder of Swiss aid worker remains unsolved as statute of limitations approaches

This content was published on Jul 1, 2026 Swiss aid worker Walter Arnold wanted to expose alleged wrongdoing. Three decades later, his murder remains unsolved as the statute of limitations is about to expire.

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Several unidentified drones spotted over a Swiss military base

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European Court dismisses appeal of Yanukovych ally over Swiss assets freeze

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EFTA and Vietnam sign free trade agreement

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