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Switzerland negotiates update of free trade agreement with China

Switzerland negotiates optimization of free trade agreement with China

This content was published on Sep 23, 2024 Swiss economics minister Guy Parmelin launched negotiations to "optimise” a free trade agreement with China.

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Russian nuclear giant Rosatom’s subsidiary thrives in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 23, 2024 Spared from sanctions, a Swiss subsidiary of Russian state owned nuclear company Rosatom continues to thrive.

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How Dubai is taking over from Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 23, 2024 Anti-corruption expert Mark Pieth explains why the economic fight against Moscow is fizzling out.

Pact for the Future is a wake-up call for the UN, says Amherd

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Pact for the Future is a wake-up call for UN, says Swiss President

This content was published on Sep 23, 2024 Swiss President Viola Amherd says the UN's pact for the future is a wake-up call to strengthen the commitment to multilateralism.

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Swiss citizen injured in knife attack in Rotterdam

This content was published on Sep 21, 2024 A Swiss national was injured in a knife attack that left one person dead on Thursday evening in Rotterdam, Dutch police reported on Friday.

Federal Council wants to increase the employment rate among refugees from Ukraine

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Swiss government to boost employment for Ukrainian refugees

This content was published on Sep 21, 2024 The Swiss government has announced it wants more Ukrainian refugees to enter the workforce in Switzerland.

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Zurich sees drop in asylum seekers from North Africa

This content was published on Sep 21, 2024 Since the introduction of the 24-hour procedure in Zurich, Switzerland, asylum seekers from North Africa have decreased by 62%.

Electricity production in Ukraine reduced by 70%, according to a study

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Electricity production in Ukraine reduced by 70%, according to a Swiss study

This content was published on Sep 19, 2024 The authors of the study recommend a shift to wind and solar power during reconstruction.

FDFA expresses concern after explosions in Lebanon

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Swiss foreign ministry expresses concern after explosions in Lebanon

This content was published on Sep 19, 2024 The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs has expressed its deep concern following the explosions in Lebanon on Tuesday. In a post on X, it calls on all parties to exercise the utmost restraint in order to prevent a major regional escalation.

Taliban security personnel take part in a military parade to celebrate the third anniversary of the Taliban government takeover, in Bagram, Afghanistan, 14 August 2024.

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Switzerland returns to Afghanistan despite Taliban recognition issues

This content was published on Sep 19, 2024 Many states are now softening their policy and communicating with the Taliban, at least for humanitarian purposes. Switzerland is one of them. What is going on?

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