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Swiss expect limited impact from US-Iran sanctions

This content was published on Aug 6, 2018 The re-introduction of economic sanctions against Iran by the Washington is unlikely to have a big impact on Swiss businesses.

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UN torture rapporteur on the millions at risk

This content was published on Aug 6, 2018 What’s it like to be the UN ‘Special Rapporteur’ on torture?

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Swiss candidate for top human rights job proposes “constant dialogue”

This content was published on Aug 3, 2018 The next UN High Commissioner for Human Rights needs to “restore support for universal human rights standards”, says Swiss candidate Nils Melzer.

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As cities grow in power, Geneva tries to follow

This content was published on Aug 3, 2018 More and more, cities and mayors are taking an active role in building global governance structures. A new paper looks at Geneva’s efforts to keep up.

Bundespräsident Alain Berset, im Hintergrund das Bundeshaus in Bern

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Swiss president: ‘States not only competitors, but also partners’

This content was published on Aug 1, 2018 President Alain Berset says Switzerland is "dependent on rules-based international relations".

Swiss Guard troops put on their costumes and armour

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Renovating new Papal Swiss Guard barracks to cost CHF50 million

This content was published on Jul 30, 2018 The foundation was established in canton Solothurn in 2016 to support the work of the Swiss Guard. Former Swiss central bank chairman Jean-Pierre Roth is in charge of the renovation project and heads the foundation, according to La Liberté. The Pope’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, gave the green light in June for the…

Ten, twenty and fifty Swiss franc bills in an envelope

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Italian police dismantle Kosovar trafficking network

This content was published on Jul 29, 2018 Italian authorities have dismantled a Kosovar criminal network that was smuggling gold and weapons as well as trafficking migrants, particularly into Switzerland.

woman and children in asylum seekers centre

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Asylum requests drop in first half of 2018

This content was published on Jul 27, 2018 The number of asylum requests filed in Switzerland was 7,820 in the first half of 2018, down 14.3% on the previous year.

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How well do you know International Geneva?

This content was published on Jul 26, 2018 Have you been following recent developments in International Geneva? Take our multiple-choice quiz to test your knowledge.

Dystopia Stalker installation in Zurich s banking district

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Swiss expat group turns up heat on banks

This content was published on Jul 24, 2018 The president of the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad pledges to take further steps to address the banking woes of the expat Swiss. community.

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