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EU Ambassador optimistic about new Swiss-EU agreement

This content was published on Jan 25, 2024 The Swiss government realises that abandoning talks on a deal with the EU almost three years ago was an error, says the bloc’s ambassador to Switzerland.

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Switzerland to remove air border controls with Bulgaria and Romania

This content was published on Jan 24, 2024 The Swiss government has agreed to follow the EU and lift internal controls at air borders with Bulgaria and Romania.

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‘The world of conflict mediation is evolving’

This content was published on Jan 24, 2024 Engaging constructively with both states and non-states is key to resolving complex conflicts, argues Thomas Greminger.

Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis at the UN Security Council in New York.

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Swiss foreign minister insists on two-state solution for Israel and Palestine

This content was published on Jan 24, 2024 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis on Tuesday insisted on the need for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine question.

Sergei Lavrov shaking hands with Ignazio Cassis

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Swiss and Russian foreign ministers meet in New York

This content was published on Jan 23, 2024 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis meets Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in New York.

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South Africa, Israel, and the ICJ

This content was published on Jan 23, 2024 The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has the daunting task of judging Israel for genocide. Intent will be difficult to prove, lawyers argue.

Person vacuums red carpet next to Chinese and Swiss flags

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Switzerland wants greater human rights effort from China

This content was published on Jan 23, 2024 Switzerland has challenged China to improve its human rights record at a meeting of the United Nations in Geneva.

International Geneva

China’s UN rights review will test alignment of Global South

This content was published on Jan 23, 2024 China’s human rights record is being examined by the UN in Geneva. NGOs are watching closely for any mention of a damning 2022 report on Xinjiang.

International Geneva

Inside Geneva: a look into South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

This content was published on Jan 23, 2024 The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is considering charges of genocide against Israel. The case was brought by South Africa.

Ukraine solidarity protest in Bern, Switzerland, March 2023

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‘Pointless’ for Swiss to host Ukraine peace summit, says Russia

This content was published on Jan 21, 2024 Switzerland hosting peace talks on Ukraine would be "pointless", Russia's ambassador in Bern said in an interview published on Sunday.

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