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Switzerland rejects Spanish request for arms re-export to Ukraine

This content was published on Feb 10, 2023 Switzerland has rejected Spain's request for the re-export of Swiss war materiel to Ukraine, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs says.

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Swiss federal system could be model for post-Putin Russia, says Mikhail Khodorkovsky

This content was published on Feb 10, 2023 The Kremlin critic and former oligarch also said in a newspaper interview that he was critical of Switzerland’s position on the Ukraine war.

Foreign Affairs

Development and UN cooperation at heart of Swiss Mozambique visit

This content was published on Feb 10, 2023 Swiss President Alain Berset on Friday ended a visit to Mozambique which focused on bilateral ties and cooperation in the UN Security Council.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss politicians end Taiwan trip with call for more cooperation

This content was published on Feb 10, 2023 After a five-day visit to the Asian island, a Swiss parliamentary group has advocated closer links particularly on trade and education.

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Time running out for Turkey earthquake survivors

This content was published on Feb 9, 2023 Swiss rescue workers fear the chances of finding earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria are diminishing.

King Charles (then Prince of Wales) with his sons William and Harry at Klosters in 1998.

Foreign Affairs

King Charles cancels Swiss ski trip ahead of coronation: media reports

This content was published on Feb 9, 2023 King Charles III will break a 45-year tradition of skiing in Klosters this year as he prepares for his coronation in May.

woman reacts in front of collapsed buildings

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Swiss pull four people from the rubble in quake-hit southern Turkey

This content was published on Feb 8, 2023 Swiss rescue workers have so far pulled four people alive from the rubble in Hatay, southern Turkey, which was hit by an earthquake on Monday.

Foreign Affairs

Winter sports as Swiss development aid for Kyrgyzstan

This content was published on Feb 8, 2023 Switzerland is investing in winter tourism in Kyrgyzstan to create jobs during the cold season.

International Geneva

75 years of human rights – where are we?

This content was published on Feb 7, 2023 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) turns 75 this year. As the war in Ukraine continues into its second year, how relevant is it still? Volker Türk, the new human rights chief tells us his commitment to keeping the Declaration very much alive.

Swiss rescue specialists board a Swiss International Air Lines flight bound for Turkey.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss humanitarian aid deployed in Turkey and Syria

This content was published on Feb 7, 2023 Swiss rescue workers arrive in Turkey to assist victims of two earthquakes that have killed more than 4,800 people in Turkey and Syria.

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