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Kosovo Serbs to be allowed visa-free entry to Switzerland for short stays

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This content was published on Oct 9, 2024 Kosovo Serbs will be able to travel to Switzerland for stays of up to 90 days without a visa.

Seven million more for humanitarian aid in Lebanon and Syria

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Switzerland to step up humanitarian aid to Lebanon and Syria

This content was published on Oct 9, 2024 The Swiss government decided to allocate an additional CHF7 million to the two countries in response to the escalating violence in the Middle East.

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Guterres condemns Israel’s plan to label UNRWA a terrorist organisation

This content was published on Oct 9, 2024 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has spoken out against a law proposed by the Israeli parliament that would classify UNRWA as a terrorist organisation.

International Geneva

One year since October 7, seen from Geneva

This content was published on Oct 7, 2024 One year ago, Israel suffered a terrorist attack carried out by Hamas, from Gaza. The shock, suffering, and trauma were immense and Israel responded.

President Viola Amherd commemorates the victims of October 7

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Swiss President remembers victims of October 7 attack

This content was published on Oct 7, 2024 One year after the attack on Israel by Hamas, Swiss President Viola Amherd remembered the victims and called for the release of all hostages.

Russian soldiers fighting in the war in Ukraine

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Russia opens criminal case against Swiss journalist for crossing Kursk border

This content was published on Oct 7, 2024 The Russian secret service has opened proceedings against Swiss journalist Kurt Pelda for crossing the state border in the Kursk region.

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International Geneva

Inside Geneva special: a year of war in the Middle East

This content was published on Oct 7, 2024 A year after the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel and the violent conflict that has ensued, we look back at our coverage of the Middle East crisis.

Mourning and words of warning at memorial event in Bern synagogue

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Memorial service held in Bern for October 7 attack victims

This content was published on Oct 7, 2024 Over 200 people commemorated the victims of the Hamas attack on Israel one year ago in Bern's synagogue on Sunday evening.

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How the internet is reshaping global postal services

This content was published on Oct 7, 2024 On the eve of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)’s 150th anniversary, SWI swissinfo.ch spoke to its director general, Masahiko Metoki, about competition and how public and private postal services must work hand-in-hand.

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Breaking menstruation taboos in West Africa

This content was published on Oct 7, 2024 Over 300 million girls and women worldwide menstruate every day, yet in West Africa the topic remains taboo. Some NGOs are trying to change local attitudes to periods.

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