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Cultural aid cuts deal blow to Global South creatives – and Swiss diplomacy

Ibrahim Mahama's installation at the Kunsthalle in Bern

This content was published on May 16, 2025 Switzerland is among many countries slashing foreign aid, including funding for the arts. Cultural institutions argue these cuts hurt artists – and donors' national interests.

Photo of a woman in front of Kunsthalle museum

Swiss diplomacy

How a Swiss fund helps Global South artists connect with rest of the world

This content was published on May 16, 2025 SWI swissinfo.ch speaks to Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama as cuts to Switzerland's cultural development assistance budget loom.

Medicine access

Despite Trump’s bold claims, medicine prices in Europe won’t rise anytime soon

This content was published on May 15, 2025 US President Trump has taken aim at Europe for undercharging for medicine. But raising prices in Europe would face strong pushback.

International Geneva

Downfall in Davos: Klaus Schwab fights for legacy after WEF whistleblower claims

This content was published on May 15, 2025 The ousted head of the World Economic Forum is fighting allegations of impropriety and a second probe into his conduct in a year.

Pro-Palestinian students occupy the Uni Dufour building

War & peace

Geneva university Palestinian demonstration ongoing

This content was published on May 15, 2025 University of Geneva continues to prohibit access to areas occupied by members of the Student Coordination for Palestine group.

Surge in foreign investment in Switzerland last year

Foreign Affairs

US companies step up growth in Switzerland

This content was published on May 15, 2025 United States companies expanded their operations in Switzerland at a much higher rate than European counterparts last year.

Switzerland tightens its grip on Russian and Belarusian aluminium

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland bans aluminium imports from Russia and Belarus

This content was published on May 15, 2025 Switzerland has banned imports of aluminium from Russia and Belarus.

Foreign Affairs

Immigration limits included in Swiss-EU deal

This content was published on May 14, 2025 Switzerland has negotiated a safeguard clause to restrict immigration in its proposed bilateral deal with the EU.

Palestinians, including children, who are struggling with hunger wait in line to receive hot meals distributed by charity organizations.

International Geneva

Humanitarian community sounds the alarm over famine risks in Gaza

This content was published on May 14, 2025 Experts and aid workers warn of an unfolding catastrophe marked by starvation and collapsing health services.

The suspects are accused of helping to plant a bomb on a DHL plane

International cooperation

Suspect bombers with Russian links arrested in Switzerland

This content was published on May 14, 2025 German authorities arrest three Ukrainians, one in Switzerland, on suspicion of acting as saboteurs for Russia.

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