International cooperation

Switzerland pledges $80 million to WHO

Switzerland announces funding of 80 million dollars for the WHO

This content was published on May 19, 2025 Switzerland plans to give an additional $80 million (CHF67 million) for the 2025-2028 period to the World Health Organization (WHO), which is facing financial difficulties.

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Swiss diplomacy

How a Swiss fund helps Global South artists connect with rest of the world

This content was published on May 16, 2025 SWI swissinfo.ch speaks to Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama as cuts to Switzerland's cultural development assistance budget loom.

Ibrahim Mahama's installation at the Kunsthalle in Bern

Swiss diplomacy

Cultural aid cuts deal blow to Global South creatives – and Swiss diplomacy

This content was published on May 16, 2025 Switzerland is among many countries slashing foreign aid, including funding for the arts. Cultural institutions argue these cuts hurt artists – and donors' national interests.

The suspects are accused of helping to plant a bomb on a DHL plane

International cooperation

Suspect bombers with Russian links arrested in Switzerland

This content was published on May 14, 2025 German authorities arrest three Ukrainians, one in Switzerland, on suspicion of acting as saboteurs for Russia.

Kosovo's President arrives in Switzerland for a state visit

International cooperation

Kosovo president to make first state visit to Switzerland

This content was published on May 12, 2025 Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani Sadriu is coming to Switzerland on a state visit at the invitation of the federal government.

Children in Syrian refugee camp against sign for UNICEF.

International Geneva

Switzerland to give millions to three UN organisations

This content was published on May 8, 2025 Switzerland is supporting Unicef, UN Women and the UN Population Fund this year with a total of CHF39 million ($47 million).

Tajik ruler Emomali Rahmon and Vladimir Putin shake hands after their meeting in Moscow in March 2025.

Global elections

Promoting democracy in authoritarian Tajikistan – is Switzerland making a difference?

This content was published on Apr 30, 2025 While the government of Tajikistan’s long-standing ruler grows more repressive, Switzerland continues to support human rights – a delicate balancing act.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 in the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, USA, 12 September 2024

Swiss diplomacy

Switzerland eyes mediation role amid rising risk of conflict in outer space

This content was published on Apr 10, 2025 As political jockeying between the major powers intensifies in space, Switzerland wants to play the role of "bridge builder" to avert armed conflict in space.

Global trade

UAE vs. Switzerland: rivalry or synergy in commodity trade?

This content was published on Mar 24, 2025 Dubai is rising as a commodities trading hub. What does it mean for Switzerland?

Exhibit from Gaza on display at the MAH in Geneva.

History

How Switzerland helps protect the world’s endangered cultural heritage

This content was published on Mar 19, 2025 Geneva safeguards cultural treasures, from Spanish art to Ukrainian and Gaza heritage, reflecting Switzerland's global heritage commitment.

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