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Switzerland calls ban of Memorial International a violation of freedom

This content was published on Dec 29, 2021 The Alpine nation raised concerns about the dissolution of Russian human rights NGO Memorial International by the Supreme Court.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland gives more aid to Madagascar to deal with food crisis

This content was published on Dec 29, 2021 An additional contribution of CHF900,000 (around $979,000) has been made to the World Food Programme to help Madagascar cope with its food crisis.

Foreign Affairs

France asks Switzerland to give up ‘old recipes’ in EU negotiations

This content was published on Dec 28, 2021 The French ambassador to Switzerland pressures the Alpine to compromise with the European Union.

International Geneva

2021 challenges for aid agencies

This content was published on Dec 28, 2021 It’s the last newsletter, and the last Inside Geneva podcast, of the year, and what better people to talk to than the humanitarian community?

International Geneva

2021: a crisis upon a crisis for humanitarian agencies

This content was published on Dec 28, 2021 It’s been a tough year: Covid as well as crises in Afghanistan and in Myanmar, to name but three.

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International Geneva

Why Switzerland should be doing more to fight racism

This content was published on Dec 27, 2021 The UN has pointed its finger at a lack of clear Swiss legislation to tackle racism as well as the lack of enough accessible recourse for victims.

International Geneva

Russian President looks to hold security talks with US in Geneva

This content was published on Dec 26, 2021 Vladimir Putin said the US and Russia have agreed to meet in January in Geneva for security talks.

Foreign Affairs

First Swiss to lead a UN peace operation takes up post in Middle East

This content was published on Dec 24, 2021 Swiss army general Patrick Gauchat has taken command of the UN peacekeeping mission to monitor peacekeeping operations in the Middle East.

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Foreign Affairs

Expo 2020 Dubai: Swiss pavilion focuses on sustainability and innovation

This content was published on Dec 22, 2021 Switzerland is showcasing sustainability, urbanisation and innovation at Expo 2020 and hopes to cultivate closer ties with the UAE.

Exterior of the US Securities and Exchange Commission building.

Foreign Affairs

US charge extradited Russian businessman with hacking, insider trading

This content was published on Dec 21, 2021 US prosecutors accuse Vladislav Klyushin and four other Russians of trading on corporate earnings reports obtained by hacking.

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