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Swiss arms re-export ban puts Europe at risk, says French Ambassador

This content was published on Mar 5, 2023 The ambassadors of France and the Netherlands have reiterated calls for Switzerland to ease restrictions on the export of tanks and ammunition.

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Thousands gather for peace rally in Bern

This content was published on Mar 4, 2023 Some 2,000 people demonstrated for peace in Bern on Saturday, just over a year since Russia invaded Ukraine.

fallen mosque minaret amid earthquake rubble in Idlib

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Switzerland eases Syria sanctions to help humanitarian aid

This content was published on Mar 3, 2023 Amendments to the ordinance concerned will come into force at 6pm on March 6, the government said in a press releaseExternal link on Friday. The aim is to make it “easier for humanitarian actors active in Syria to establish the business relationships necessary for their work”. The 2012 sanctions rules ban money or economic resources…

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Germany asks Switzerland to greenlight sale of old Leopard tanks

This content was published on Mar 3, 2023 Germany has asked Switzerland to sell some of its decommissioned Leopard 2 tanks to replenish arsenals of countries sending tanks to Ukraine.

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Swiss president stresses solidarity in talk with Zelensky

This content was published on Mar 3, 2023 Swiss President Alain Berset reiterated the country’s humanitarian commitment to Ukraine with president Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Creating peace in Ukraine: live podcast discussion

This content was published on Mar 2, 2023 Why do some peace negotiations take years? Why do few succeed and why do so many fail?

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Switzerland and UK: ‘We are both ‘islands’ but in very different ways’, says Leo Docherty

This content was published on Mar 2, 2023 Switzerland and the UK want to strengthen bilateral relations. An interview with the UK Minister for Europe who was recently in Bern.

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Attack on Ukraine wasn’t ‘strategic surprise’, says Swiss intelligence chief

This content was published on Mar 2, 2023 Cyberattacks and disinformation have become major battlefields for foreign intelligence during the war in Ukraine, says Swiss intelligence chief.

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Swiss visit by Chilean foreign minister focuses on bilateral relations

This content was published on Mar 1, 2023 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has met his Chilean counterpart to discuss bilateral cooperation.

Edda Hergarten, who spearheaded the training scheme for Kyrgyz ski instructors

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Swiss help transform Kyrgyzstan’s ski industry

This content was published on Mar 1, 2023 Switzerland is promoting winter tourism in Kyrgyzstan to create jobs in the cold season.

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