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Why Palantir is becoming a risky bet for Switzerland

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This content was published on Dec 22, 2025 Zurich serves as a hub for US tech company Palantir’s business relations. The Swiss foreign ministry now has the company in its sights, because of its controversial role in Gaza.

USA and Venezuela should refrain from military action

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Switzerland urges US and Venezuela to show restraint

This content was published on Dec 19, 2025 Switzerland calls on US and Venezuela to refrain from military action.

Jacques Baud a retired colonel of the Swiss Army General Staff, and former strategic analyst specialising in intelligence and counterterrorism.

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Former Swiss intelligence officer targeted by new EU sanctions against Russia

This content was published on Dec 19, 2025 The EU has sanctioned former Swiss intelligence officer Jacques Baud over alleged Russian propaganda. Switzerland says it will not adopt the sanctions.

Switzerland follows discussions on the use of Russian funds

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Switzerland keeps tabs on EU’s Russian funds debate

This content was published on Dec 19, 2025 Switzerland closely followed EU debate on using frozen Russian funds to support Ukraine.

Military court sentences possible Ukraine mercenary in Meilen ZH

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Swiss military court sentences suspected Ukraine mercenary

This content was published on Dec 18, 2025 Swiss military court sentences suspected Ukrainian mercenary to 18 months' imprisonment

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How Lebanon grapples with depression, anxiety and trauma

This content was published on Dec 18, 2025 The many crises that have struck Lebanon in recent years have left deep psychological scars on the population, with many forced to cope without any support.

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The Palestinian feminists in Lebanon working between poverty and violence

This content was published on Dec 13, 2025 Ain El-Hilweh is the largest camp for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. A feminist organisation is fighting several problems here at the same time.

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Do we still care about international law?

This content was published on Dec 9, 2025 From Ukraine to Gaza and Venezuela, international law made the headlines in 2026. As the year draws to a close Inside Geneva asks what remains?

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History

The IRA priest and his Swiss connection

This content was published on Dec 7, 2025 Bombs in Brighton, timers from Switzerland and secret bank accounts in Geneva. Patrick Ryan, one of the IRA’s leading members, was also a priest.

Parliament relaxes the law on war material

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Swiss parliament agrees to ease war materiel exports and re-exports

This content was published on Dec 4, 2025 On Thursday, the Senate agreed with the House of Representatives on the final points. The left has already announced a referendum.

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