Geopolitics

ICE shooting, Fed probe, and withdrawal from international organisations

This content was published on Jan 14, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

Switzerland-USA: Federal Council adopts definitive negotiating mandate

Foreign Affairs

Swiss government approves mandate for US trade negotiations

This content was published on Jan 14, 2026 Talks on a trade deal between Switzerland and the United States are set to begin after the Swiss government approved the final mandate for negotiations.

Demonstrations against the Iranian regime in Berne and Zurich

Foreign Affairs

Tense scenes at Iranian embassy in Bern as police use tear gas

This content was published on Jan 14, 2026 Protests were held in Zurich and Bern on Tuesday against the Iranian regime. In Bern, police intervened outside the Iranian embassy.

Humanitarian aid

The bonfire of international law

This content was published on Jan 14, 2026 Inside Geneva returns this week to unpack a series of events that have defined the start of the year.

International Geneva

Inside Geneva special: a bonfire of international law

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 The new year has started with some momentous events. Israel has banned dozens of aid agencies. What are the consequences?

People against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro gather in downtown Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Swiss Diaspora

Swiss in Venezuela say US intervention was expected and necessary

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 Swiss living in Venezuela contacted by Swissinfo say they are relieved Nicolás Maduro has gone.

International cooperation

How a project in Peru supports sustainable cocoa – and serves Swiss interests

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 Switzerland supports farmers in Peru so they can produce in a more social and green way – and so chocolate producers have access to cocoa.

Theft is increasing at Geneva airport, says Britain

Foreign Affairs

Britain advises of heightened travel risk to Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 12, 2026 British government advises vigilance due to increased theft and the global threat of terrorism.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, arrive at the Wall Street heliport for their transfer to the federal court where they appeared on Monday, 5 January, in New York.

International Geneva

More US interventions in Latin America can’t be ruled out, says legal expert

This content was published on Jan 12, 2026 The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the US marks a turning point for the established world order. Is international law now a thing of the past? A Geneva-based expert explains.

International Geneva

Photo gallery: the UN blues

This content was published on Jan 11, 2026 When Geneva-based photographer Mark Henley travelled to New York to cover a UN conference, he found an organisation in turmoil — squeezed by massive budget cuts and a crisis of credibility.

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