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Swiss embassy in Bolivia faces closure due to cost cuts

This content was published on Jul 10, 2023 The diplomatic withdrawal from Bolivia would come as part of wider savings measures affecting not just the foreign ministry but all government departments.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky addressing Swiss parliament

Foreign Affairs

Zelensky showing ‘authoritarian traits’, says Swiss intelligence report

This content was published on Jul 9, 2023 Ukraine is at a “critical point” as it heads towards presidential elections in 2024, says a confidential report by the Federal Intelligence Service.

International Geneva

‘In 2023 governments woke up to the realities of AI’

This content was published on Jul 9, 2023 Artificial intelligence specialist Stuart Russell says time is running out to regulate the technology.

People navigating floods in Pakistan in September 2022

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland and Pakistan sign MOU on natural disaster prevention

This content was published on Jul 8, 2023 The MOU will allow for greater Swiss collaboration with Pakistan, which last year experienced flooding over a third of its territory.

Cecilia Erzuah with Sudanese children in Abyei

International Geneva

Female Ghanaian peacekeeper inspires women in Sudan

This content was published on Jul 8, 2023 UN soldier Cecilia Erzuah of Ghana talks about her award-winning work with the peacekeeping force in the disputed Sudanese region of Abyei.

Truck shooting military rocket into the sky

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland signs Sky Shield declaration of intent

This content was published on Jul 7, 2023 The Swiss Defence Minister Viola Amherd signed a declaration of intent on Friday to join the European Sky Shield air defence umbrella.

Picture of three minsters standing in front of German, Swiss and Austrian flags

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland signs memorandum to join European air defence system Sky Shield

This content was published on Jul 7, 2023 Switzerland’s Defence Minister Viola Amherd signed a memorandum of understanding to participate in the Sky Shield European air defence system.

Photo of Rösti and Salvini signing an agreement

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland to secure gas from Italy in case of energy shortages

This content was published on Jul 7, 2023 Italy and Switzerland signed an agreement on energy supply to protect themselves from possible future gas supply bottlenecks.

Switzerland and china engage in human rights talks after a 5 year break

Foreign Affairs

China rejects NGO participation in human rights talks with Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 6, 2023 Human rights talks with China were held in Bern. However, at China's insistence, previously invited NGOs were excluded from the dialogue.

Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU secretary-general, at a conference

International Geneva

What to expect from the ITU ‘AI for Good’ summit

This content was published on Jul 6, 2023 The UN's flagship event on AI is bringing together industry, government and academia heavyweights in Geneva. Here is what to know.

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