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Zurich sees drop in asylum seekers from North Africa

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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.

Foreign Affairs

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?

International Geneva

Switzerland receives UN mandate for meeting on Middle East conflict

This content was published on Sep 19, 2024 Switzerland will organise a meeting of the parties to the Geneva Conventions on the Middle East conflict within six months.

circle of people in Puntland raising white flags

International Geneva

‘We need to put civilians at the centre of peacebuilding’

This content was published on Sep 18, 2024 Building peace in times of war goes beyond shaking hands, says Renée Larivière of Interpeace on the sidelines of the latest edition of the Geneva Peace Talks.

Foreign Affairs

Ex-Swiss minister Berset takes up top post at Council of Europe

This content was published on Sep 18, 2024 Former Swiss Federal Councillor Alain Berset, took over as Secretary General of the Council of Europe on Wednesday. He does not face an easy task.

Russian media have criticised Swiss sanctions on Russia from the start of the war, arguing Switzerland was violating its neutrality. International media followed suit.

Foreign Affairs

Debunking Russian propaganda on Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 18, 2024 Russian authorities and official media claim that Swiss sanctions on Russia and Russian assets violate Switzerland’s neutrality. SWI swissinfo.ch fact checks these claims.

Foreign Affairs

SWISS cancels flights to and from Tel Aviv

This content was published on Sep 18, 2024 Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) has cancelled flights from Zurich to Tel Aviv and back on Wednesday and Thursday.

International Geneva

UN summit of the future – what future?

This content was published on Sep 17, 2024 The UN is hosting its Summit of the Future next week. Will it live up to its promise?

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