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Kurdish demonstration marks Treaty of Lausanne centenary

This content was published on Jul 22, 2023 Thousands demonstrate against the signing of a treaty ending hopes of an independent Kurdish state 100 years ago.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss-based Tinkov brands Russian oligarchs ‘cowards’

This content was published on Jul 22, 2023 Russian billionaire Oleg Tinkov has called on Russian oligarchs to show the courage to oppose Vladimir Putin.

Foreign Affairs

Universal jurisdiction gains ground in Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 21, 2023 The recent conviction in Switzerland of a former Liberian warlord will pave the way for more such international trials, legal experts hope.

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Foreign Affairs

Switzerland is ready to help prosecute war crimes in Ukraine

This content was published on Jul 21, 2023 Swiss justice minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider took part in the EU justice and home affairs meeting to discuss Ukraine, crime and migration.

red cross in Geneva backlash against Belarus red cross

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Outrage over Belarus Red Cross’s involvement in Ukrainian child transfers

This content was published on Jul 20, 2023 The Belarus Red Cross faces backlash as it admits involvement in bringing Ukrainian children from Russian-occupied areas to Belarus.

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Switzerland returns corrupt frozen millions to Taiwan

This content was published on Jul 19, 2023 Switzerland has returned $138 million to Taiwan in connection with ill-gotten gains that were deposited in Swiss bank accounts.

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Foreign Affairs

Convicted Sri Lanka embassy staffer in Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 19, 2023 An employee of the Swiss embassy to Sri Lanka, who was fined fon charges of fabricating a kidnap, has been flown to Switzerland.

Foreign Affairs

Explainer: Russia pushes Europe’s neutral states closer to NATO

This content was published on Jul 19, 2023 Switzerland wants to cooperate more closely with NATO. Other neutral nations in Europe are also seeking closer ties with the alliance.

International Geneva

Why the Black Sea grain deal is so important

This content was published on Jul 18, 2023 Russia is walking away from the Black Sea grain deal. It was a rare case of Moscow and Kyiv working together. Its collapse could deepen food crises.

Ein Weltkarte mit Farbverlauf (oben blau und unten rot) und mit vielen Schweizer-Kreuzen über die ganze Welt verstreut

Swiss position

Switzerland in the world: water for Europe and global security

This content was published on Jul 18, 2023 Switzerland is responsible for some small, but no less astonishing, stories. SWI swissinfo.ch takes a closer look.

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