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Human trafficking case in Geneva: recusal request denied

Daniel Kinzer, lawyer of one of the plaintiffs, leaves the court house in Geneva

This content was published on Mar 14, 2024 The four members of the wealthy Indian Hinduja family on trial in Geneva for human trafficking have suffered a setback at the Federal Court.

Amherd, left, wearing a blue suit, shakes hands with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wearing a grey suit. Behind them is the red Swiss flag and the blue UN flag

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Switzerland’s President Viola Amherd advocates for peace at UN meetings

This content was published on Mar 13, 2024 Amherd discussed various topics with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres including the Agenda for Peace.

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Donate now to the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East

This content was published on Mar 13, 2024 Swiss Solidarity, with the support of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SWI swissinfo.ch’s parent company), is calling for donations to help civilians in the Middle East.

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Russia summons Swiss ambassador over asset confiscation debates

This content was published on Mar 12, 2024 Russia’s foreign ministry said it “strongly condemns” a decision by Switzerland’s parliament to work out a legal basis for the confiscation of Russian state assets.

Foreign Affairs

Rifaat al-Assad to face trial in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 12, 2024 The uncle of the current Syrian president will be tried by the Swiss Federal Court on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Foreign Affairs

EU member states give all-clear to open talks with Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 12, 2024 The European Council has signed off on the EU Commission's mandate for re-negotiating bilateral relations with Switzerland.

Foreign Affairs

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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Switzerland’s President Viola Amherd advocates for peace at UN meetings

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Russia summons Swiss ambassador over asset confiscation debates

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EU member states give all-clear to open talks with Switzerland

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