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Swiss president envisions follow-ups to peace summit

An aerial view of the Bürgenstock resort on Mount Bürgenstock.

This content was published on Jun 7, 2024 Swiss President Viola Amherd hopes the first Ukraine peace conference will build trust and seek solutions for safety and security issues.

A view of the skyline in Moscow, Russia.

Foreign Affairs

Alleged French spy tied to Swiss NGO arrested in Russia

This content was published on Jun 7, 2024 The man, who Russia has claimed was trying to obtain information about the Russian military, was confirmed to be a French citizen working for a Geneva-based NGO.

Foreign Affairs

EU: A quarter of the Swiss population is eligible to vote

This content was published on Jun 7, 2024 More EU voters live in Switzerland than in some EU member states. However, appealing to them is time-consuming.

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks at a podium into a microphone. He is wearing a navy suit, a black tie and a white shirt. Behind him are a French flag and intricate railings.

Foreign Affairs

Macron to attend Swiss Ukraine peace conference

This content was published on Jun 6, 2024 French President Emmanuel Macron will attend the Ukraine peace summit on June 15 and 16 in Switzerland.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Jun 5, 2024 In the Swiss news today: the Swiss air force tests a new strategy on the highway.

Swiss Parliament calls for greater control of aid in Palestine

This content was published on Jun 5, 2024 The Senate has passed a proposal calling for stricter controls to ensure that funds are not used to finance terrorism.

Sub-Saharan African migrants sit near tents at a camp in Jebeniana, Sfax governorate, Tunisia, 04 May 2024. Sfax is one of the main departure points in Tunisia for illegal migration to Europe by boat.

International Geneva

UNHCR: migrant rescue should also occur in deserts

This content was published on Jun 5, 2024 There is much discussion about rescues at sea, but rescue in the desert is also necessary, says the UNHCR.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland helps Armenia with flood damage

This content was published on Jun 4, 2024 Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in northern Armenia and cost lives. Switzerland dispatched a team of seven engineers to the region.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss House of Representatives does not want to recognise Palestine as a state

This content was published on Jun 4, 2024 By 131 votes to 61 with 2 abstentions, the House of Representatives said 'no' to the postulate put forth by the Social Democratic Party.

Foreign Affairs

US Vice President Harris to attend Ukraine peace conference

This content was published on Jun 4, 2024 US Vice President Kamala Harris and US President Joe Biden's security advisor, Jake Sullivan, will take part in the Ukraine peace conference.

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