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As Switzerland leaves Haiti, Swiss NGOs fight to stay on

Pupils walking past during a protest in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

This content was published on Apr 24, 2023 Switzerland is pulling the plug on bilateral development aid in Haiti even as aid groups warn the country is headed for collapse.

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Fast-track visas for Syria and Turkey quake survivors to be dropped

This content was published on Apr 23, 2023 The Swiss government reportedly wants to end the visa programme for earthquake victims from Turkey and Syria.

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Why Switzerland shouldn’t worry too much about its global image

This content was published on Apr 22, 2023 Former Swiss diplomat Martin Dahinden discusses Switzerland’s reputation and image abroad, and the interaction between media and politics.

Smoke rises over the city during ongoing fighting in Sudan

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Swiss foreign ministry exploring possible joint evacuation from Sudan

This content was published on Apr 21, 2023 There are currently no plans to evacuate Swiss citizens from Sudan due to operational challenges and limited requests.

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Switzerland and UK conclude security partnership

This content was published on Apr 20, 2023 Switzerland and the United Kingdom are seeking ways to strengthen cooperation on security in Europe.

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Swiss foreign ministry denounces Russian embassy statement

This content was published on Apr 20, 2023 The foreign ministry summoned the Russian ambassador on Thursday to complain about “unacceptable” threats towards a Swiss journalist.

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Italy takes Switzerland off list of tax havens

This content was published on Apr 20, 2023 Switzerland’s southern neighbour has removed it from a “black list” on which it has figured since 1999.

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Swiss impose sanctions on Russian Wagner Group

This content was published on Apr 20, 2023 The government has again expanded its list of sanctions against Russia to include the paramilitary Wagner Group and the news agency RIA FAN.

Man throws rock at the Central Bank of Lebanon during a protest

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Swiss court refuses to release part of Lebanese central bank chief funds

This content was published on Apr 20, 2023 Switzerland's highest court has upheld a decision to refuse to release frozen funds belonging to Lebanon's Central Bank governor.

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Swiss embassy officially opened in the Vatican

This content was published on Apr 20, 2023 Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has officially opened the new Swiss embassy to the Holy See in the Vatican.

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