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Russian oligarch’s holiday home blocked in Switzerland

Holiday home in Ticino of Russian oligarch, now sanctioned

This content was published on May 13, 2022 The lake-view villa of Russian senator Andrei Klishas has been blocked in southern Switzerland. We find out why.

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EU asks for written responses from Switzerland to advance talks

This content was published on May 11, 2022 The EU has asked Switzerland to send written responses to a series of open questions as talks fail to resolve the political impasse.

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What history tells us about sanctions

This content was published on May 11, 2022 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted unprecedented sanctions. It is still open whether they will have an effect on the course of the war.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland pledges more aid for victims of Syria conflict

This content was published on May 10, 2022 Switzerland contributes another CHF60 million ($60.5 million) in humanitarian aid to Syria and its neighbouring countries in the Middle East.

Foreign Affairs

Bringing water to rural communities in Pakistan

This content was published on May 10, 2022 A Swiss-financed irrigation channel in the mountains in Pakistan’s remote north has brought hope for a community facing food security challenges.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss foundation clears mines in Ukraine

This content was published on May 10, 2022 The Geneva-based Swiss Foundation for Mine Action is helping the Ukrainian army with demining operations.

Foreign Affairs

EU ambassador: Switzerland won’t get ‘special treatment’

This content was published on May 9, 2022 Switzerland won’t receive any preferential treatment over European Union member states warned the EU Ambassador to Switzerland, Petros Mavromichalis.

Foreign Affairs

Afghan women footballers in exile fight to keep their sports dreams alive

This content was published on May 9, 2022 Armisa and Sahar, who now live in Switzerland, share their hopes and fears for fellow athletes trapped under the Taliban's harsh rule.

Foreign Affairs

The war, refugees and Switzerland

This content was published on May 6, 2022 Our SWI swissinfo.ch newsletter brings you Swiss perspectives on the war against Ukraine. The arrival of displaced people from Ukraine means that the effects of the war are also being felt in Switzerland.

Foreign Affairs

Ceremony marks new Swiss embassy to Holy See

This content was published on May 6, 2022 The new Swiss embassy to the Vatican has been inaugurated during a ceremony at the Holy See.

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