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A Palestinian refugee carries a sack with flour at the United Nation food distribution center in al Shateaa refugee camp in the northern Gaza city, 15 January 2018 (issued 17 January 2018). Media report that the US President Donald J. Trump had vowed to freeze about 125 million US dollar of aid for the United Nation Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian Refugees. The US ambassador to the United Nation (UN) Nikki Haley was quoted as saying that Trump did not want to add or stop funding until the Palestinians agree to return to the negotiation table. Following the 1948 Arab-Israel conflict, UNRWA was established by the United Nation General Assembly Resoluation 302 (IV) in 1949 to carry out direct relief and works programs for Palestinian refugees from May 1950 on. until today, some five million Palestinian refugees are eligible for their services, UNRWA says on their website. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

This content was published on Mar 18, 2025 The decision not to immediately suspend funding to UNRWA is one of the highlights of today's news.

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It may still be cold in Switzerland, but festival season is already on people’s minds. The Paléo Festival in Nyon, Switzerland’s biggest music festival, unveiled its 2025 lineup today. At the top of the lineup are names such as David Guetta, Queens of the Stone Age, Macklemore and Will Smith. Pictured above is the festivals founder and president Daniel Rossellat.

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This content was published on Mar 18, 2025 It may still be cold in Switzerland, but festival season is already on people’s minds. The Paléo Festival in Nyon, Switzerland’s biggest music festival, unveiled its 2025 lineup today. At the top of the lineup are names such as David Guetta, Queens of the Stone Age, Macklemore and Will Smith. Pictured above is the festivals founder and president Daniel Rossellat.

Swiss Emmental ‘show dairy’ to end cheese production

This content was published on Mar 18, 2025 The Emmentaler Schaukäserei AG, which showcases the production of the famous Emmentaler AOP Swiss cheese with holes, is due to close the cheese-making facility at its site near Bern.

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This content was published on Mar 17, 2025 Five years after lockdown in Switzerland, the potential impact of bilateral agreements on the Swiss diaspora in the EU and the lonely lives of Swiss pensioners abroad.

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Portrait of Peter Bichsel, Swiss author, pictured on February 11, 2010 at the restaurant "Genossenschaft Kreuz" (Cross Cooperative) in Solothurn, Switzerland. (KEYSTONE/Gaetan Bally) Portrait von Peter Bichsel, Schweizer Schriftsteller, aufgenommen am 11. Februar 2010 in der Genossenschaft Kreuz in Solothurn. (KEYSTONE/Gaetan Bally)

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This content was published on Mar 17, 2025 Swiss writer Peter Bichsel, considered one of the most important voices in Swiss literature, died on March 15 just days before his 90th birthday. His literary works, known for their sharp observation of everyday life, earned him international recognition.

Not enough Swiss volunteer for civilian protection work

This content was published on Mar 17, 2025 A pilot project has found that not enough people are volunteering for civilian protection work in Switzerland. The authorities say legal changes are therefore needed.

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Swiss engineer in Antarctica prepares for tough winter months

This content was published on Mar 16, 2025 Operations engineer Thomas Schenk ensures the Neumayer III polar station makes it through winter. The challenges are enormous.

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This content was published on Mar 15, 2025 Martin Pfister’s election to the Federal Council was the standout event of the week in Switzerland.

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Cars drive over the Astra Bridge on the A1 motorway.

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Ups and downs: Swiss drivers benefit from world’s only mobile bridge

This content was published on Mar 15, 2025 A 257-metre bridge on wheels lets cars drive over Swiss roadworks. But its launch was a “debacle”.

No surprise from the federal government: the newly elected Federal Councillor Martin Pfister takes over the defence ministry.

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This content was published on Mar 14, 2025 No surprise from the federal government: the newly elected Federal Councillor Martin Pfister takes over the defence ministry.

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