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UN to appoint Swiss official as Myanmar envoy

This content was published on Apr 27, 2018 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has named a Swiss diplomat to serve as his special envoy to Myanmar, say UN sources.

Johann Schneider-Ammann at the Bernerhof Hotel in Bern, Switzerland in February 2018

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Economics minister to step down from Federal Council

This content was published on Apr 27, 2018 Swiss Economics Minister Johann Schneider-Ammann will not seek another government term, and plans to step down by the end of next year.

Footage of US President Donald Trump (right) and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

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US ambassador talks up Swiss offer to host North Korea summit

This content was published on Apr 26, 2018 The United States ambassador to Switzerland says a Swiss offer of good offices to help host a potential North Korea summit is “serious”.

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Ed McMullen on potential North Korea summit in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 26, 2018 United States Ambassador to Switzerland Ed McMullen talks to swissinfo.ch about the possibility of Switzerland hosting a Kim-Trump summit.

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Details of secret Cold War Swiss army finally revealed

This content was published on Apr 26, 2018 An official report about the activities of a covert Cold War-era Swiss army unit has been published, almost three decades after it was written.

Young campaigners agains the proposed gambling law in front of the Swiss parliament

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Are all campaign messages based on fact? Tell us what we should check

This content was published on Apr 26, 2018 We need your help to spot claims to fact check as campaigners fight for votes on a new gambling law and an initiative on sovereign money.

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Switzerland tightens North Korea sanctions again

This content was published on Apr 25, 2018 Switzerland has again tightened sanctions against North Korea, in line with a UN resolution, keeping up pressure on Pyongyang.

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Consulates in LA and Karachi to close

This content was published on Apr 25, 2018 On a recommendation by the foreign ministry, the government on Wednesday decided to shut down its representations in Los Angeles and Karachi, a statement said. It said the two consulates general no longer provided consular services and had limited opportunities to promote Swiss business interests, trade and tourism. Such activities on the west coast of…

Journalist carrying TV camera walks through snow

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Switzerland moves up press freedom ranking amid global slide

This content was published on Apr 25, 2018 Switzerland has risen two places to fifth in this year’s World Press Freedom Index of 180 countries.

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South Korea marks Kim Jong-un’s time in Switzerland with rösti dish

This content was published on Apr 24, 2018 The Swiss fried potato dish rösti will be on the dinner menu at an inter-Korea which will be attended by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

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