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Palestinian refugee agency boss says Swiss talks went well

This content was published on Nov 21, 2020 On his first official visit to Bern, UNRWA boss Philippe Lazzarini stressed the grave financial situation his organization faces.

Alice Weidel grimaces in front of microphones

Foreign Affairs

Far-right German political party fined over illegal donations

This content was published on Nov 20, 2020 More than €130,000 was paid in installments from Swiss accounts for the benefit of prominent Alternative for Germany (AfD) politician Alice Weidel, the German authorities have found. The party was also found to have illegally accepted a separate sum to fund a political event. Part of this €36,000 funding came from a Swiss-based PR company.…

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland expands trade relations with Iran

This content was published on Nov 18, 2020 Despite years of sanctions, Switzerland has managed to maintain good trade relations with Iran.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss contribute CHF52.7 million to UN development programme

This content was published on Nov 18, 2020 The government will support the UN Development Programme (UNDP) with CHF52.7 million next year.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss fund Palestinian refugee agency but with reservations

This content was published on Nov 18, 2020 The Swiss government has decided to continue its support for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees but only for a two-year period.

Foreign Affairs

Is France paying the price for ‘lax’ Swiss Covid measures?

This content was published on Nov 17, 2020 Strict confinement in France versus more liberal measures in Switzerland: does this promote cross-border spread of the virus?

International Geneva

Learning the lessons of Covid-19

This content was published on Nov 17, 2020 Who’s doing best in the battle against Covid-19? Can we learn from Africa when it comes to fighting the virus?

International Geneva

Inside Geneva: Lessons from Africa on containing Covid-19

This content was published on Nov 17, 2020 Why does Africa have so few coronavirus cases compared to Western Europe and North America?

Foreign Affairs

Swiss budget CHF24.5 million for Security Council candidacy

This content was published on Nov 15, 2020 Switzerland intends to invest CHF24.5 million to support its candidacy and its seat on the UN Security Council for 2023 and 2024.

Image of hospital workers from Patrick Chappatte s new graphic novel.

International Geneva

Graphic novel tells tale of Covid-19 impact

This content was published on Nov 15, 2020 In "Au coeur de la vague” [At the heart of the wave], cartoonist Patrick Chappatte tells the story of the Covid-19 health crisis.

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