Geopolitics

ICRC president: humanitarian law is violated ‘every day around the world’

This content was published on Oct 23, 2024 The Geneva Conventions celebrate their 75th anniversary against a backdrop of multiple armed conflicts.

A Ukrainian serviceman launches a mid-range reconnaissance type drone to fly over positions of Russian troops in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine June 19, 2024.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland’s drone dilemma

This content was published on Oct 22, 2024 In the age of drone wars, the military industry is a lucrative market for Swiss innovations – but engaging with it clashes with Switzerland's neutrality.

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Ukrainian refugees in Switzerland, more and more are men

Foreign Affairs

Proportion of Ukrainian men seeking protection in Switzerland grows

This content was published on Oct 21, 2024 Fewer people are fleeing to Switzerland from Ukraine, but the proportion of men is increasing, according to a report in the SonntagsZeitung.

According to Schmyhal, Ukrainian anger was due to "misunderstanding"

Foreign Affairs

Ukraine anger toward Switzerland over peace plan a ‘misunderstanding’

This content was published on Oct 21, 2024 Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says anger toward Switzerland over the Sino-Brazilian peace plan was due to a "misunderstanding".

Ukraine's new mobilization law affects Ukrainian men, labeling them draft dodgers. Many feel torn between duty to their homeland and safety.

Foreign Affairs

Go to war or stay put? Ukrainian men in Switzerland face fresh dilemmas

This content was published on Oct 21, 2024 Six months ago, Ukraine passed a new mobilisation law. It has affected the lives of Ukrainian men in Switzerland.

International Geneva

Almost 3,000 people demonstrate for Palestine in Geneva

This content was published on Oct 20, 2024 Almost 3,000 people took part in a solidarity rally for Palestine in Geneva on Saturday. The rally was organised by the BDS movement (Boycott - Divestment - Sanctions).

EU: Keep demining in Ukraine permanently on the agenda

Foreign Affairs

EU urges countries to keep demining in Ukraine permanently on the agenda

This content was published on Oct 19, 2024 The Lausanne Ministerial Conference on Humanitarian Demining in Ukraine led to pledges from more than 40 countries to help the war-torn country.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu visiting Bern in 2023 alongside the then President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset.

International cooperation

Embezzled funds test Swiss-Moldovan relations

This content was published on Oct 19, 2024 Switzerland sends Moldova a great deal of aid, but at the same time takes four years to confiscate Vladimir Plahotniuc's villa.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland signs declaration to join European Sky Shield Initiative

This content was published on Oct 18, 2024 The Alpine nation signed the memorandum of understanding and the declaration of unilateral accession on Thursday.

Global elections

Schoolkids ready for Moldova’s democracy – with Swiss help

This content was published on Oct 18, 2024 In Moldovan schools, education for society is a popular subject. Swiss funding supports this progressive approach to pedagogy. SWI swissinfo.ch visited classrooms there to see how it works.

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