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Inside Geneva: challenges for the new UN Human Rights chief

This content was published on Feb 7, 2023 This week on the Inside Geneva podcast, host Imogen Foulkes has an in-depth conversation with Volker Türk, the new UN Human Rights Commissioner.

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Switzerland offers support to Syria and Turkey after major quake

This content was published on Feb 6, 2023 Switzerland has offered support to Syria and Turkey after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey and northwest Syria early on Monday.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss politician defends controversial Taiwan visit

This content was published on Feb 6, 2023 "Enormously important to stand up for multilateralism and democracy worldwide," says Swiss parliamentarian currently visiting Taiwan.

Foreign Affairs

Taiwan underground threat made to deter Swiss delegation visit: report

This content was published on Feb 5, 2023 Threats have been made against the Taipei underground system in an apparent bid to deter Swiss parliamentarians from visiting.

Foreign Affairs

Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill spied on Switzerland: Swiss media

This content was published on Feb 5, 2023 Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill reportedly spied on Switzerland while living in Geneva in the 1970s.

A Ukrainian soldier inspects ammunition left by the Russian troops

Foreign Affairs

Survey shows broad political support for relaxation of war materiel re-export rules

This content was published on Feb 5, 2023 Some 55% of the population think third countries should be allowed to supply Ukraine with weapons made in Switzerland.

Foreign Affairs

The pitfalls of mini-NGOs teaming up internationally

This content was published on Feb 5, 2023 Thanks to the internet, people from the Global South can build contacts with Western countries easily. But working methods don’t always coincide.

Opinion

Foreign Affairs

‘Switzerland has the legal basis to use frozen Russian money for Ukraine’

This content was published on Feb 5, 2023 Switzerland can use frozen Russian assets to fund the reconstruction of Ukraine, says anti-corruption expert Mark Pieth.

Foreign Affairs

With EU deal stuck, Switzerland courts other partners

This content was published on Feb 4, 2023 Switzerland is seeking out stronger partnerships with other nations, including the United States, in the absence of an agreement with the EU.

Putin mit dem Schatten eines Kreuzes auf der Stirn

Foreign Affairs

Why Russia sees satanic powers at work in Ukraine

This content was published on Feb 4, 2023 Is Ukraine really teeming with satanists? Religious propaganda from Russia has led to ructions within the Orthodox church.

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