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Security climate worsening, fears Swiss government

The security climate is worsening, according to the Confederation

This content was published on Apr 30, 2025 Switzerland is facing growing threats to its security this year, according to the Swiss government.

Switzerland has designated Hamas a terrorist group

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland to ban Hamas from May 15

This content was published on Apr 30, 2025 Swiss government to enforce parliament's Hamas ban from May 15.

Armies around Europe, including Switzerland, are ramping up spending

Foreign Affairs

Swiss defence industry moving abroad to escape neutrality

This content was published on Apr 30, 2025 Swiss weapons manufacturers shift production abroad to sidestep neutrality restrictions.

Tajik ruler Emomali Rahmon and Vladimir Putin shake hands after their meeting in Moscow in March 2025.

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Promoting democracy in authoritarian Tajikistan – is Switzerland making a difference?

This content was published on Apr 30, 2025 While the government of Tajikistan’s long-standing ruler grows more repressive, Switzerland continues to support human rights – a delicate balancing act.

International Geneva

Humanitarian funding cuts – the most vulnerable hit hardest

This content was published on Apr 29, 2025 Inside Geneva looks at how and why US funding cuts are especially affecting women and girls.

Swiss Fencing has distanced itself from the actions of its athletes

Foreign Affairs

Swiss fencers apologise for diplomatic scandal with Israel

This content was published on Apr 29, 2025 Two days after causing a diplomatic scandal at the U23 European Championships in Tallinn, the Swiss fencers responsible have published a jointly signed apology on Instagram.

The resumption of the war in Gaza has "unleashed a new hell", according to the ICRC

International Geneva

Renewal of war in Gaza has ‘unleashed a new hell’, says Red Cross

This content was published on Apr 29, 2025 The resumption of the war in Gaza has unleashed a new hell in the Palestinian territory, the director of the Geneva-based ICRC has warned.

Photo of a woman in a refugee camp with baby in her arms

International Geneva

Inside Geneva: women, girls and cuts to humanitarian aid

This content was published on Apr 29, 2025 On Inside Geneva this week, aid agencies count the costs of funding cuts.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss U23 fencing team condemned for disrespecting Israel

This content was published on Apr 27, 2025 Swiss fencing team refused to face Israeli flag during medals ceremony at the U23 European Championships.

Four days to discover the Red Cross and its values

International Geneva

Red Cross to showcase values at Geneva event

This content was published on Apr 27, 2025 Humanitarian values will be in the spotlight in Geneva from 7 to 10 May for World Red Cross Red Crescent Day.

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