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Afghanistan’s Taliban tap Swiss, other travellers for flyover fees

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This content was published on Apr 16, 2026 The alternative flight route over Afghanistan is pouring money into the Taliban's coffers.

Human rights: a new player in Geneva to breathe new life into human rights

Foreign Affairs

Human rights centre launches in Geneva

This content was published on Apr 16, 2026 Geneva Human Rights Hub to give impetus to projects that have become bogged down.

DRC: interim agreement near Montreux to monitor the truce

Foreign Affairs

DRC and rebels sign peace monitoring deal in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 16, 2026 DRC and M23 rebels sign interim agreement for the implementation of truce monitoring.

Will Trump carry out his threat to remove US troops from Europe?

AI armageddon, NATO alliance wobbles and SpaceX going public

This content was published on Apr 15, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

Swiss diplomacy

Lessons in democracy

This content was published on Apr 15, 2026 What the elections in Hungary teach us.

Swiss generics maker Sandoz signs deal with Rwandan government

This content was published on Apr 15, 2026 Sandoz signs a deal to supply affordable medicines to Rwanda and African partners.

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Global trade

From e-cigarettes to lab devices: surprising facts about Swiss patents

This content was published on Apr 15, 2026 Switzerland is the most innovative country in Europe in terms of patents. The five most exciting points about the latest statistics.

Zurich Airport with more passengers in March despite Iran war

Foreign Affairs

Passenger numbers at Zurich airport rose in March despite Iran war

This content was published on Apr 15, 2026 Zurich Airport sees 4.9% rise in March passengers despite Middle East conflict.

Ten countries call for end to fighting in Lebanon

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland among ten countries calling for end to fighting in Lebanon

This content was published on Apr 15, 2026 Switzerland and nine countries urge a halt to fighting in Lebanon and respect for civilians.

International Geneva

Can the UN survive?

This content was published on Apr 14, 2026 The new UN Secretary‑General will face a daunting task: restoring legitimacy to an organisation that is in urgent need of serious reform.

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