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Switzerland alarmed by recent Israel-Gaza violence

A rocket fired from Gaza is intercepted by an Israeli Iron Dome anti-missile defence system

This content was published on May 6, 2019 The Swiss foreign ministry says it is deeply concerned by the recent upsurge in violence in the Gaza Strip and southern Israel.

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Swiss want to narrow overseas aid priorities

This content was published on May 2, 2019 The Federal Council proposes to give Switzerland’s international development strategy a makeover.

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Nations meet in Geneva to regulate plastic waste trade

This content was published on May 2, 2019 Officials from over 180 states have gathered in Geneva to discuss how to better manage the global trade in recyclable plastic.

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Switzerland calls for ‘restraint’ in Venezuela

This content was published on May 2, 2019 Switzerland is calling for restraint in Venezuela, where a coup d'état attempt led by the country's self-proclaimed president Juan Guaidó, left dozens injured on Wednesday.

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Rats save lives in landmine-infested areas

This content was published on May 2, 2019 Rats aren't always popular, but they can be trained to do dangerous, life-saving work.

International Geneva

In pricey Geneva, UN interns use May 1 demo to demand pay

This content was published on May 1, 2019 Dozens of young interns working at the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva joined the May 1 protest.

Foreign Affairs

When Japan’s emperors came to Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 30, 2019 Japan is welcoming a new emperor, whose father's abdication marks the end of an era. Both men have paid visits to Switzerland over the years.

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‘Anti-Maudet’ initiatives launched in Geneva

This content was published on Apr 30, 2019 Two initiatives have been launched in Geneva that would permit a cantonal minister or magistrate to be removed from office.

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China visit exposes cracks in Swiss neutrality

This content was published on Apr 30, 2019 Swiss President Ueli Maurer’s recent visit to China shows the complexity of Swiss neutrality in the face of current geopolitical realities.

Foreign Affairs

Ueli Maurer in China

This content was published on Apr 30, 2019 Swiss President Ueli Maurer has been received by the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, for a state visit at the end of a week-long visit to China.

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