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Swiss defence minister says NATO open to closer ties

This content was published on Mar 22, 2023 Swiss defence minister Viola Amherd has held talks with NATO leaders to boost cooperation with the western alliance.

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International Geneva

Inside Geneva: books to make you think

This content was published on Mar 21, 2023 This week Inside Geneva podcast host Imogen Foulkes talks to authors who have written about humanitarian topics.

International Geneva

War crimes, humanitarian journalism, and Europe’s migration policy

This content was published on Mar 21, 2023 Vladimir Putin has been indicted for war crimes. Experts discuss why that's important how difficult it is to actually prosecute a dictator.

International Geneva

Yemeni government and rebels agree prisoner swap in Geneva

This content was published on Mar 20, 2023 The government of Yemen and Houthi rebels have a agreed to release hundreds of prisoners from the civil war.

Foreign Affairs

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.

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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.

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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.

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