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Turmoil in Russia: Switzerland tells citizens to avoid country

This content was published on Jun 24, 2023 Switzerland discourages unnecessary travel and stays in Russia, where the chief of the mercenary Wagner Group has launched a revolt.

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Russia sanctions: Switzerland makes EU ‘partners’ list

This content was published on Jun 24, 2023 The European Union formally considers Switzerland a partner country in the implementation of sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine.

Government and opposition leaders shake hands in Mozambique

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland welcomes ‘milestone’ in Mozambique peace process

This content was published on Jun 23, 2023 Switzerland on Friday welcomed the successful end of that country’s disarmament and demobilisation process.

Foreign Affairs

Hazard to the Northeast

This content was published on Jun 23, 2023 In Pevek, on the coast of Siberia, the Russian government has sent a floating nuclear power plant to promote the development of the Arctic.

The Rani of Thoothukudi’s salt pans

This content was published on Jun 23, 2023 For six months every year, salt pan workers in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district labour under a blazing sun to harvest the most common kitchen staple.

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A story of violence

This content was published on Jun 23, 2023 The fatal story of two men in a country that slowly but surely is sinking deeper and deeper into political violence.

Mafia: Swiss federal prosecutor calls for leniency programme

This content was published on Jun 23, 2023 Federal prosecutor Stefan Blättler wants to discuss a Swiss leniency programme for mafia members again in an interview with Tamedia.

Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis In his closing speech at the second Ukraine Recovery Conference

Foreign Affairs

Swiss foreign minister commits to further support for Ukraine

This content was published on Jun 22, 2023 Ignazio Cassis outlined three main areas where he advocated for concurrent action for Ukraine: humanitarian aid, reconstruction, and reforms.

Francesco Rocca President of the IFRC resigns

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President of IFRC to resign amid controversy in Italy

This content was published on Jun 22, 2023 Francesco Rocca, the President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), is set to step down.

Headquarters of International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva.

Foreign Affairs

Canton Geneva promises CHF40 million to troubled Red Cross

This content was published on Jun 22, 2023 The Geneva cantonal government has pledged CHF40 million to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which is in financial difficulties.

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