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Switzerland condemns Uganda school attack

This content was published on Jun 19, 2023 Switzerland "strongly" condemns the attack on a Ugandan highs school that claimed the lives of 42 people, most of them students.

Russian police arrest a woman protesting against the Ukraine war

Foreign Affairs

Banned Russian human rights body Memorial launches Swiss chapter

This content was published on Jun 19, 2023 The banned Russian human rights organisation Memorial International has set up a Swiss branch.

International Geneva

Switzerland wants to resume resettlement for vulnerable refugees

This content was published on Jun 16, 2023 The Swiss government has approved a 2024-2025 resettlement programme for vulnerable refugees, with a quota of up to 1,600.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss soldiers extend stay in Balkans by three years

This content was published on Jun 15, 2023 Swiss troops will continue to be stationed in the Balkans as part of an international peacekeeping force until at least the end of 2026.

Foreign Affairs

Turkey summons Swiss ambassador over Erdogan protests

This content was published on Jun 15, 2023 Turkey has summoned the Swiss ambassador in Ankara to protest the burning of an effigy of president Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Zurich.

Syrian refugees at the border with Turkey

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland pledges CHF60 million humanitarian aid to Syria

This content was published on Jun 15, 2023 Switzerland has pledged a further CHF60 million ($67 million) in humanitarian aid to conflict torn Syria.

Foreign Affairs

Zelensky’s Swiss parliament speech boycotted by right wingers

This content was published on Jun 15, 2023 Rightwing members of the Swiss parliament boycotted an address by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky as an affront to neutrality.

the remnants of an apartment building in Ukraine after a Russian drone strike

Foreign Affairs

Russia may be using Swiss micro-electronic components for offensive

This content was published on Jun 15, 2023 Despite sanctions, high-tech Swiss-made components have been found to be used to build cruise missiles, rockets and drones.

The Union Jack and the Swiss flag are displayed during a bilateral meeting between Swiss and UK delegations.

Foreign Affairs

UK and Switzerland to sign professional qualifications deal

This content was published on Jun 14, 2023 Britain and Switzerland will on Wednesday ink an agreement to recognise each other's professional qualifications in services sectors.

International Geneva

Swiss welcome apprenticeship recommendation at labour conference

This content was published on Jun 13, 2023 Switzerland has welcomed a new recommendation for quality apprenticeships, unveiled at the ILO's annual conference in Geneva.

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