Geopolitics

Swiss to provide extra funds for Syria and Turkey earthquake victims

This content was published on Mar 20, 2023 Switzerland has pledged CHF8.5 million for the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss president calls off visit to Colombia

This content was published on Mar 20, 2023 President Alain Berset has cancelled a planned visit to Colombia in the wake of the merger of Switzerland's main banks.

Swiss support winter sports in Kyrgyzstan

Foreign Affairs

Why the Swiss are boosting winter tourism in Kyrgyzstan

This content was published on Mar 20, 2023 Kayaking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are just a few of the winter activities the Swiss are supporting in Kyrgyzstan.

People in Geneva demonstrating in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan

Foreign Affairs

Why asylum in Switzerland remains elusive for Afghan refugees

This content was published on Mar 20, 2023 Despite the deteriorating human rights situation under the Taliban, the Swiss continue to resist calls to facilitate entry and protection for Afghans.

Swiss President Alain Berset and Russian ambassador Sergei Garmonin

Foreign Affairs

Russian ambassador backs Swiss President ‘war frenzy’ statement

This content was published on Mar 19, 2023 Russia’s ambassador to Bern wants Switzerland to resist pressure to ramp up oligarch sanctions and to send weapons to Ukraine.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss MPs urge Belarus exclusion from Euro 2024

This content was published on Mar 17, 2023 The European Championship qualifying football match between Belarus and Switzerland scheduled for 25 March "must not take place", say Swiss MPs.

European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic

Foreign Affairs

‘Some progress’ in Swiss-EU relations, says Commissioner

This content was published on Mar 17, 2023 European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic has ended a visit to Switzerland, saying it allowed “some progress” in Swiss-EU talks.

Erik Møse, chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

International Geneva

UN Commission of Inquiry says Russia has committed a ‘wide range’ of war crimes

This content was published on Mar 16, 2023 A UN-mandated investigation found that Russia has committed war crimes and possibly crimes against humanity in Ukraine.

Foreign Affairs

Most Swiss support closer ties with NATO, survey reveals

This content was published on Mar 16, 2023 Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine last year, most Swiss say they want closer ties with NATO – but not membership, a study reveals.

Foreign Affairs

SWISS cancels flights to Greece amid nationwide strike

This content was published on Mar 16, 2023 Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has cancelled seven flights on Thursday between Switzerland and Greece due to a nationwide strike.

Geopolitics

Popular Stories

Most Discussed

Sign in and personalize Swissinfo

Geopolitics

More

Swiss to provide extra funds for Syria and Turkey earthquake victims

More

Swiss president calls off visit to Colombia

More

Why the Swiss are boosting winter tourism in Kyrgyzstan

More

Why asylum in Switzerland remains elusive for Afghan refugees

More

Russian ambassador backs Swiss President ‘war frenzy’ statement

More

Swiss MPs urge Belarus exclusion from Euro 2024

More

‘Some progress’ in Swiss-EU relations, says Commissioner

More

UN Commission of Inquiry says Russia has committed a ‘wide range’ of war crimes

More

Most Swiss support closer ties with NATO, survey reveals

More

SWISS cancels flights to Greece amid nationwide strike

Popular Stories

Most Discussed