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Using lake water to help reduce Switzerland’s carbon footprint

A new pumping station is under construction north of Geneva

This content was published on Nov 7, 2019 Swiss lakes offer huge potential as renewable energy sources that can be used to cool and heat buildings. Geneva is expanding a pioneering project.

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Geneva builds biggest thermal exchange network in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 7, 2019 The cantonal authorities hope the Genilac project can cut 70,000 metric tonnes of CO2 per year by 2035.

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Swiss tourist among injured in Jordan stabbing

This content was published on Nov 6, 2019 A Swiss woman is among at least six people who have been injured in a knife attack at a popular archaeological site in Jordan.

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UNRWA replaces Swiss boss pending misconduct inquiry

This content was published on Nov 6, 2019 The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has announced the temporary suspension of its Swiss boss pending an misconduct inquiry.

Foreign Affairs

Mozambique: How a peace deal gets made

This content was published on Nov 3, 2019 Outgoing Swiss mediator in Mozambique Mirko Manzoni talks about the ups and downs of the peace process, and his new role as UN envoy to the country.

Constitutional Committee meeting in Geneva

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UN envoy shares optimism after initial Syria talks

This content was published on Nov 2, 2019 Despite “deep differences”, a Syrian Constitutional Committee held “very successful” meetings in Geneva last week, according to a UN envoy.

British and EU flags fly outside parliament in London

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No-deal Brexit: Switzerland and UK sign social security agreement

This content was published on Oct 31, 2019 Switzerland and the United Kingdom have signed an agreement in London to maintain social security rights in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

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Inside Geneva: Potential and pitfalls for Syrian peace talks

This content was published on Oct 31, 2019 This week, all eyes have been on a group of 150 people who arrived in Geneva to try to work out the next steps for Syria. Will it go anywhere?

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Worker at Swiss embassy in Moscow accused of embezzlement

This content was published on Oct 31, 2019 A local employee of the Swiss embassy in Moscow is said to have falsified bills, medical certificates and disability certificates for years.

Woman hold up photo of Vigil Daphne Caruana Galizi

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Why do we need a free press?

This content was published on Oct 30, 2019 Reporters Without Borders fears a free press is under attack like never before.

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