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Swiss president pays tribute to ‘man of peace’ Gorbachev

This content was published on Aug 31, 2022 Mikhail Gorbachev, who has died aged 91, visited Switzerland several times during his career.

Foreign Affairs

Planned initiative would push government on Europe

This content was published on Aug 30, 2022 "Alliance Europe" plans a possible popular initiative that would force Bern to act on its deadlocked relations with the European Union.

Israel s President Isaac Herzog (left) shakes hands with Cassis in Bern.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland and Israel to boost scientific ties

This content was published on Aug 29, 2022 Switzerland has signed an agreement with Israel to intensify scientific research and innovation.

International Geneva

The (long) wait continues for the UN’s human rights report on Xinjiang

This content was published on Aug 26, 2022 The UN Human Rights chief promised a report on the treatment of China’s Uyghur minority over a year ago. Human rights groups are still waiting.

Foreign Affairs

Tourist visa ban for Russians divides Europe

This content was published on Aug 25, 2022 If the EU decides to impose a visa ban on all Russian citizens, Switzerland would have to follow suit.

International Geneva

Evidence-gathering boosts justice chances for Myanmar’s Rohingya

This content was published on Aug 25, 2022 Five years after the Myanmar crackdown that drove one million Rohingya into Bangladesh, a UN body in Geneva hopes to help bring justice.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss Solidarity has sent CHF30 million in aid to Ukraine

This content was published on Aug 24, 2022 Six months on from the Russian invasion, the Swiss Solidarity charity has financed 54 projects to help people affected in and around Ukraine.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland in the maelstrom of history

This content was published on Aug 24, 2022 Many countries have had to readjust to a changed world. In doing this, Switzerland’s unique characteristics are a help – and a hinderance.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland calls for return of Crimea to Ukraine

This content was published on Aug 23, 2022 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has again called for Russia to end hostilities and withdraw from Ukraine, including Crimea.

International Geneva

Syria, the forgotten crisis?

This content was published on Aug 23, 2022 The UN estimates that the number of Syrians in need of humanitarian assistance is higher now than at any point in the conflict.

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Swiss president pays tribute to ‘man of peace’ Gorbachev

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Swiss Solidarity has sent CHF30 million in aid to Ukraine

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