Geopolitics

Federal Council to open Swiss-EU relations negotiations in March

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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.

International Geneva

Is there a problem with UNRWA?

This content was published on Mar 5, 2024 Allegations of UNRWA staff ties to Hamas led to funding cuts to the agency. But other aid agencies argue they lack the capacity to fill the gap.

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Foreign Affairs

Sonko trial: prosecutor demands life imprisonment for Gambian ex-minister

This content was published on Mar 5, 2024 Ousmane Sonko, former interior minister of Gambia, must answer for serious human rights offences in Bellinzona, in canton Ticino.

International Geneva

Inside Geneva: what’s the future of UNRWA?

This content was published on Mar 5, 2024 Israel has accused the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) of being involved in the October 7 attacks. We spoke to the UNRWA head to find out more.

The MSC Sky II, managed by MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co., was about 91 miles (146 kilometers) southeast of the Yemeni city of Aden when a blast occurred, the UK Navy said.

Foreign Affairs

Houthi missile damages MSC container ship in Gulf of Aden

This content was published on Mar 5, 2024 Houthi militants attacked and damaged a Swiss-owned container vessel on Monday in the Gulf of Aden.

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Parliament endorses Swiss commitment to mine clearance efforts in Ukraine

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