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Swiss call for peace on eve of anniversary of October 7 terrorist attack

Middle East: solidarity and calls for peace in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 6, 2024 Calls for peace and solidarity with the victims of the Middle East conflict are multiplying in Switzerland.

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Thousands attend pro-Palestinian rally in Basel

This content was published on Oct 6, 2024 Several thousand people gathered in Basel on Saturday afternoon for a national pro-Palestinian rally.

Switzerland delivers equipment worth 5.6 million to Ukraine

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland will deliver rubble removal equipment to Ukraine

This content was published on Oct 4, 2024 Thirty rubble removal machines and thirty fire-fighting pumps: this is the equipment that Switzerland will be delivering to the Ukraine in the next few days. The total value of these goods is 5.6 million Swiss francs.

FDFA: Swiss should leave Iran by their own means

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Swiss citizens advised to leave Iran if possible

This content was published on Oct 3, 2024 Swiss authorities have recommended that citizens leave Iran by their own means, if this appears possible and safe.

Switzerland's ambassador to the UN, Pascale Baeriswyl, says what's needed in the Middle East now is a ceasefire.

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Switzerland to chair urgent UN Security Council meeting on Middle East

This content was published on Oct 2, 2024 Switzerland will chair an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council on Wednesday following the Iranian missile strikes on Israel.

International Geneva

40 years of the convention against torture

This content was published on Oct 1, 2024 Forty years after the convention against torture was voted at the UN, experts warn it still struggles to be fully implemented.

Switzerland concerned by the escalation in Lebanon

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland concerned by escalation of violence in Lebanon

This content was published on Oct 1, 2024 Switzerland is "deeply concerned" by the escalating violence in Lebanon.

Berset stands up for Ukraine, democracy and Europe's values

Foreign Affairs

Swiss Council of Europe head promotes Ukraine and democracy

This content was published on Oct 1, 2024 Former Swiss minister, Alain Berset outlines his vision as the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe.

Geneva station to be expanded at a cost of two billion francs

International Geneva

Geneva rail station to be expanded at a cost of CHF2 billion

This content was published on Oct 1, 2024 Geneva Cornavin station is to be expanded at a cost of around CHF2 billion francs.

Picture of man looking at a newspaper in a former torture centre

International Geneva

Inside Geneva: 40 years of the convention against torture

This content was published on Oct 1, 2024 The convention against torture marks its 40th anniversary this year, yet torture still persists. How can we truly honour the total ban established in 1984?

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