Geopolitics

European Court dismisses appeal of Yanukovych ally over Swiss assets freeze

the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg

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.

Santa Cruz waste picker collecting used cardboard from an inhabitant.

International cooperation

How Swiss cities are stepping up as foreign aid budgets shrink

This content was published on Jul 1, 2026 Local governments in Europe are defying state cuts to development assistance and helping cities in lower-income regions tackle problems like climate change.

Implementing agreements on cross-border workers is in Switzerland’s interests

Trade policy

Italian cross-border worker solution ‘in Switzerland’s interests’

This content was published on Jun 30, 2026 Swiss finance minister Karin Keller-Sutter insists on revised cross-border worker deal with Italy.

November is set to bring a packed Sunday of referendums

Swiss democracy

Swiss voters to decide four major issues in November

This content was published on Jun 30, 2026 Swiss voters will decide on four pressing issues at ballot box at the end of November.

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