Geopolitics

Second Swiss firm allegedly sold encrypted spying devices

This content was published on Nov 26, 2020 A second Swiss company beyond Crypto AG allegedly manufactured manipulated devices used for spying by foreign intelligence.

Female member of the Swiss armed forces in front of OSCE container

Foreign Affairs

Swiss government aims to upgrade its peace promotion

This content was published on Nov 25, 2020 The Swiss government wants to boost its contribution to international peace promotion in Africa.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss pledge CHF104 million in development aid for Afghanistan

This content was published on Nov 24, 2020 At an conference in Geneva to source funding for Afghanistan, Switzerland has renewed its annual CHF26 million pledge for another four years.

Opinion

Foreign Affairs

Why the current anti-terror debate is flawed

This content was published on Nov 24, 2020 The current public discourse on terrorism is extremely dangerous for human rights, writes political scientist Leandra Bias.

Opinion

Foreign Affairs

The case for supporting Macron’s stance on “Islamist separatism”

This content was published on Nov 24, 2020 A global debate on Islamism has flared up, in which the French President called the problem by its name, writes political scientist Elham Manea.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland signs another climate offset deal with Ghana

This content was published on Nov 23, 2020 The agreement will help to reduce the Alpine nation’s greenhouse gas emissions by contributing to sustainable projects in the African country.

International Geneva

Swiss take steps to ‘decolonise’ cultural artefacts

This content was published on Nov 22, 2020 As countries re-examine their colonial past, returning cultural artefacts has become a hot issue. This affects Switzerland too.

International Geneva

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.

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