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Russia poses the biggest espionage threat in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 10, 2024 In addition to cyber espionage, a significant proportion of information gathering in Switzerland is carried out using human sources, claims Swiss intelligence.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland signs free trade deal with India

This content was published on Mar 10, 2024 The European Free Trade Association (EFTA), of which Switzerland is a member, has inked a free trade agreement with India that is expected to be ratified in 2025.

Foreign Affairs

AI regulation: is the Swiss negotiator a US stooge?

This content was published on Mar 10, 2024 Watered down and US-friendly: the Council of Europe's AI agreement has little to do with European values. NGOs partly blame the Swiss head of negotiations.

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Red Cross makes three urgent appeals to Israel and Hamas

This content was published on Mar 9, 2024 The president of the ICRC has called for a cessation of hostilities, the release of hostages and access to Palestinian detainees.

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Federal Council to open Swiss-EU relations negotiations in March

This content was published on Mar 8, 2024 The Federal Council wants to negotiate with Brussels on Switzerland's future relations with the European Union.

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Foreign Affairs

Switzerland’s parliament urges debate on confiscating Russian state assets

This content was published on Mar 8, 2024 Switzerland should take part in the debate on the international legal basis for the confiscation of Russian state assets, according to its parliament.

Foreign Affairs

Is the Swiss weapons industry in danger of misfiring?

This content was published on Mar 7, 2024 Swiss weapons manufacturers sound alarm as global exports slump.

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Foreign Affairs

Swiss foreign ministry warns against travel to Haiti

This content was published on Mar 7, 2024 According to the Swiss foreign ministry the development of the situation is "highly uncertain".

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Foreign Affairs

Parliament endorses Swiss commitment to mine clearance efforts in Ukraine

This content was published on Mar 6, 2024 The motion calls for the defence ministry to develop an international programme for mine clearance in cooperation with organisations active in war zones.

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International Geneva

Swiss diplomat Mô Bleeker appointed UN special adviser on protection

This content was published on Mar 6, 2024 Swiss diplomat Mô Bleeker has been appointed by the UN Secretary-General as the new Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect.

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