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Trump picks Callista Gingrich as ambassador to Switzerland

Trump names Callista Gingrich ambassador to Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 23, 2024 Incoming United States president Donald Trump has named Callista Gingrich as the next ambassador to Switzerland. Gingrich was posted to the Vatican under Trump's previous term.

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Iran summons Swiss ambassador over US and Italy arrests

This content was published on Dec 22, 2024 Iran has summoned the Swiss ambassador, who represents US interests, to protest against the arrest in the US and Italy of two Iranians.

A demonstrator waves a Georgian flag during a protest against the governments' decision to suspend negotiations on joining the European Union in Tbilisi, Georgia, early Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Pavel Bednyakov)

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Fear of police violence and deportation: the Georgia protests from a Swiss perspective

This content was published on Dec 22, 2024 Swiss citizens are also taking part in the protests. Some fear that they could be deported.

The press sometimes euphoric, sometimes blasé about the agreement with the EU

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Swiss press react to EU deal with mix of euphoria and scepticism

This content was published on Dec 21, 2024 Swiss media reaction to the agreement between Switzerland and the EU varies widely. Some are celebrating, while others worry about what is to come.

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Cassis and Lavrov discuss the OSCE and the Ukrainian conflict

This content was published on Dec 20, 2024 Russian and Swiss foreign ministers spoke about Switzerland's bid to chair the OSCE in 2026. They also discussed the Ukrainian conflict.

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Daulatdia: breaking the cycle of sexual exploitation in Bangladeshi brothel

This content was published on Dec 20, 2024 Bangladesh is home to one of the world's largest brothels. For the daughters of prostitutes, the path to sexual exploitation is often predetermined.

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Switzerland announces candidacy to chair OSCE in 2026

This content was published on Dec 19, 2024 Switzerland is officially in the running to chair the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in 2026, the foreign ministry announced on Thursday.

Woman holding up sign SOS Venezuela in Quito, Ecuador.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland assumes protecting power mandate for Ecuador in Venezuela

This content was published on Dec 19, 2024 At Quito's request, Switzerland will represent Ecuador's interests in Venezuela, the Swiss foreign ministry announced on Thursday.

Indictment against two Swiss nationals for supporting IS

Foreign Affairs

Two Swiss nationals indicted for supporting Islamic State

This content was published on Dec 19, 2024 The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland has filed charges against two Swiss nationals, aged 22 and 28, who are accused of supporting the banned terrorist group Islamic State.

South Pacific earthquake: Swiss embassy expresses dismay

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Switzerland expresses sympathy after earthquake hits South Pacific

This content was published on Dec 19, 2024 "Our thoughts are with the people of Vanuatu who are struggling with the consequences of this devastating earthquake," the Swiss embassy in Australia said.

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