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Swiss minister warns of conflicts and climate change at UN

Viola Amherd denounces worsening conflicts in New York

This content was published on Sep 25, 2024 In New York, Viola Amherd expressed concern about human rights violations and a “blatant disregard for internationally recognised borders”.

Switzerland warns against traveling to Lebanon and Israel

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Swiss nationals warned against travelling to Lebanon and Israel

This content was published on Sep 24, 2024 The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in Bern has issued a warning against traveling to Lebanon and Israel.

An unidentified Iraqi police guard on Friday, February 2, 2001, standing outside the Swiss embassy in Baghdad which was reopened Thursday, February 1. Switzerland never severed diplomatic ties with Iraq, but closed it's embassy for security reasons during the Gulf war. (KEYSTONE/AP Photo/Jassim Mohammed)

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Switzerland reopens embassy in Iraq. But is the political situation stable enough?

This content was published on Sep 24, 2024 Switzerland's move to reopen its embassy in Iraq signals confidence in Iraq’s post-conflict recovery. But security and political challenges remain.

In 2022 Switzerland rejected Denmark’s bid to provide 22 Swiss-made Piranha III infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine.

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European nations snub Swiss-made weapons over Ukraine restrictions

This content was published on Sep 24, 2024 European countries are increasingly avoiding or halting arms purchases from Switzerland, chafing at restrictions linked to the country’s neutrality.

Switzerland negotiates optimization of free trade agreement with China

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Switzerland negotiates update 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.

Picture of police officials by a stabbing scene

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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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