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China’s ambassador warns ‘relations will suffer’ if Swiss adopt sanctions

This content was published on Nov 6, 2022 Chinese-Swiss relations will suffer if Switzerland adopts European Union sanctions against China, says the country’s ambassador in Bern

Foreign Affairs

Major hacking operation allegedly targeted Swiss government ministers

This content was published on Nov 6, 2022 An investigation by the Sunday Times finds that a large-scale computer spying operation allegedly targeted two top Swiss government ministers.

Foreign Affairs

Protestors in Bern call for Swiss to toughen stance with Iran

This content was published on Nov 5, 2022 Several thousand people gathered in front of the federal government building on Saturday demanding a change in Swiss policy towards Iran.

The Nanay River winding through Peru s Amazon jungle near Iquitos

Foreign Affairs

Swiss tourist among hostages freed in Peru oil spill protest

This content was published on Nov 5, 2022 A Swiss citizen was among the more than 100 tourists freed a day after being taken hostage by local residents in Peru demanding action over an oil spill.

People wade through a flooded street in Nigeria in 2012.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland donates CHF1.5m for African flood relief

This content was published on Nov 4, 2022 Switzerland has provided CHF1.5 million in emergency aid to flood-stricken Nigeria and Chad.

ICRC worker wears clothing bearing red crescent symbol.

International Geneva

Red Cross ponders digital insignia to protect from cyber attacks

This content was published on Nov 4, 2022 The International Committee of the Red Cross has drafted digital versions of its red cross and red crescent emblems to ward off cyber attacks.

The seamstress who cut her arm off to survive

Foreign Affairs

How people survive: a Swiss author’s insights

This content was published on Nov 4, 2022 Swiss former TV correspondent, Karin Wenger, has published three books on people who have survived disasters in Asia.

International Geneva

Complaints against FIFA greenwashing hit Swiss advertising commission

This content was published on Nov 3, 2022 FIFA cannot commit to carbon neutral World Cup, say Swiss-based NGOs.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland refuses to budge on German ammunition request

This content was published on Nov 3, 2022 The government has again rejected an appeal from Germany to allow it to re-export Swiss-made ammunition to Ukraine.

People queue up to refill drinking water bottles from a tank in the centre of Mykolaiv, October 24, 2022.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss to send CHF100 million in aid to help Ukraine get through winter

This content was published on Nov 2, 2022 The Swiss government has promised CHF100 million ($100 million) in aid to Ukraine.

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