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Russia suspends tax treaties with Switzerland and other ‘unfriendly states’

This content was published on Aug 9, 2023 President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree suspending Russia’s double taxation agreements with over 30 “unfriendly countries”.

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Foreign Affairs

Switzerland to establish diplomatic relations with Pacific island Niue

This content was published on Aug 9, 2023 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis signed a declaration of intent with his counterpart Mona Ainu’u on Wednesday in New Zealand.

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Swiss president visits deprived areas of Colombian city

This content was published on Aug 9, 2023 Alain Berset highlighted Swiss support for humanitarian and peace projects during a visit to the Pacific city of Buenaventura.

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Europe chips away at refugee law as migrant deaths soar

This content was published on Aug 9, 2023 Are countries violating the 1951 Refugee Convention? We talk to migrant rescue workers and the UN.

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Defending human rights: Louise Arbour

This content was published on Aug 8, 2023 For the third in our interview series, Inside Geneva talks to Louise Arbour, the fourth human rights commissioner.

Ukrainian soldier walks amid rubble caused by Russian rocket blast.

Foreign Affairs

UK sanctions target foreign suppliers to Russian military

This content was published on Aug 8, 2023 A Swiss citizen is among a group of individuals and firms which have been sanctioned by Britain for supporting the war in Ukraine.

Swiss and Australian foreign ministers meet in Canberra.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss foreign minister continues tour ‘down under’ to consolidate ties

This content was published on Aug 8, 2023 Ignazio Cassis met his Australian counterpart, Penny Wong, in Canberra on Monday. He is currently in New Zealand at the end of his Asia-Pacific trip.

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Inside Geneva: defending human rights – Louise Arbour

This content was published on Aug 8, 2023 On Inside Geneva this week: part three of our series marking the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Swiss flight re-routed due to Niger air space closure

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SWISS re-routes flights due to Niger air space closure

This content was published on Aug 7, 2023 Swiss International Air Lines has adjusted its flight route as a result of the closure of the airspace over Niger.

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Switzerland’s hands-off approach to espionage

This content was published on Aug 6, 2023 Geneva is one of the world’s espionage hotspots, and the Swiss authorities have long come to terms with it.

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