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Neuchâtel to introduce fast-track asylum procedure

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This content was published on Mar 21, 2024 The 24-hour fast-track asylum procedure will also be introduced at the federal asylum centre in Boudry, canton Neuchâtel, in the coming weeks.

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Swiss neutrality initiative gains momentum

This content was published on Mar 20, 2024 No more Russia sanctions: initiative would prohibit Switzerland from adopting sanctions against belligerent states.

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Russia, Belarus excluded from Paris 2024 Olympics opening parade

This content was published on Mar 20, 2024 Russians and Belarusians will not take part in the parade of athletes at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics in July.

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Is AI a challenge to democracy?

This content was published on Mar 19, 2024 In 2024, four billion of us have the chance to vote in elections. Artificial intelligence could play a big and dangerous role.

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Inside Geneva: is AI a risk to democracy?

This content was published on Mar 19, 2024 In 2024, four billion of us can vote in elections. Can democracy survive artificial intelligence?

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Switzerland condemns deterioration in human rights in Iran

This content was published on Mar 19, 2024 A group of 54 countries, including Switzerland, has condemned the “deteriorating” human rights situation in Iran.

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Putin suffers election disaster – in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 19, 2024 Vladimir Putin has lost the Russian presidential election by a landslide – at least in Switzerland.

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Situation in Gaza ‘clearly a war crime’, says Swiss ICC lawyer

This content was published on Mar 19, 2024 Philippe Currat, a legal expert at the International Criminal Court, explains why the humanitarian situation in Gaza constitutes a war crime, if not a crime against humanity.

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Switzerland renegotiates with the EU after almost three years

This content was published on Mar 18, 2024 Swiss President Viola Amherd travelled to Brussels to meet EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to continue work on a bilateral agreement.

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China is considering taking part in the Ukraine peace conference

This content was published on Mar 18, 2024 China is in favour of promoting peace talks, said the Chinese representative. He reiterated China's strategy for a diplomatic end to the conflict.

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