Geopolitics

Geneva housing crisis to persist despite international job cuts

Housing: no "strong" effect linked to international Geneva

This content was published on Oct 8, 2025 Geneva's housing crisis persists despite international funding cuts.

Global trade

UBS fund holds 30% exposure linked to First Brands

This content was published on Oct 8, 2025 Switzerland’s largest bank has multiple investments tied to bankrupt auto parts maker.

Swiss watch industry faces problems due to US tariffs

Workplace

Study: Swiss watch industry shows resilience in face of US tariffs

This content was published on Oct 8, 2025 Swiss watch exports show resilience despite US tariffs and strong franc.

Tear gas used to keep demonstrators away in Geneva

International Geneva

Geneva police use tear gas against pro-Palestinian protestors

This content was published on Oct 8, 2025 Geneva police deploy tear gas after pro-Palestinian protests escalate near train station.

Foreign Affairs

Timeline: Switzerland and the war in the Middle East since October 7, 2023

This content was published on Oct 7, 2025 Since October 7, 2023, Switzerland has repeatedly emphasised the need to end hostilities in the Middle East. However, its positions have attracted criticism.

Humanitarian aid

No Swiss among 171 Gaza flotilla activists expelled by Israel

This content was published on Oct 6, 2025 Israel said on Monday that it had expelled a further 171 activists linked to the Gaza aid flotilla, including Sweden's Greta Thunberg.

Over 100 million people vapourise worldwide

Prevention

Over 100 million people worldwide use e-cigarettes, says WHO

This content was published on Oct 6, 2025 More than 100 million people worldwide use electronic cigarettes, according to a new assessment by the Geneva-based World Health Organisation (WHO).

Burned out car and building in eastern Ukraine, October 5, 2025

War & peace

Ukraine says Swiss components found in Russian drones

This content was published on Oct 6, 2025 According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, parts from Swiss manufacturers have been found in Russian drones shot down by Ukraine.

International Fact-Finding Mechanism on Afghanistan launched in Geneva

International Geneva

UN in Geneva sets up investigative mechanism on Afghanistan

This content was published on Oct 6, 2025 The UN Human Rights Council launched an international investigations mechanism for Afghanistan in Geneva on Monday.

Nearly 5,000 people have lost their jobs at the HCR

International Geneva

UNHCR cuts close to 5,000 jobs amid funding shortfall

This content was published on Oct 6, 2025 The Geneva-based UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) needs an injection of at least $300 million by the end of the year to avoid a deficit, said agency head Filippo Grandi.

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