How Ukraine’s army is learning to protect civilians
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The Geneva-based organisation Geneva Call is training Ukrainian soldiers in international humanitarian law (IHL), helping them to understand how to protect civilians.
Living within planetary limits: Zurich’s 2,000-watt experiment
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Zurich is home to a unique housing cooperative meant to model sustainable living. A decade on, some residents have found changing their habits to be more challenging than expected.
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The Senate has rejected the idea of allowing soldiers to take home ammo, citing concerns that it could increase suicides.
Why calls to ‘tax the rich’ are loud, popular – and rarely successful
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The idea of clamping down on the rich often enjoys large public support. In practice, it rarely succeeds – even when citizens can vote directly on it. Why not?
More injured children from Gaza arrive in Switzerland
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On Friday, 13 injured children from Gaza arrived in Geneva and Zurich before being sent for treatment to various hospitals across the country.
Support for pro-Palestinian musician sacked by Swiss orchestra
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An open letter has been launched in support of a musician who was dismissed by the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande after wearing a keffiyeh at the end of a performance.
Zurich government rejects proposal to take in Gaza children
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The Zurich cantonal government is sticking to its guns: it does not want to take in any injured children from Gaza. The security concerns are too great.
Swiss foreign minister hails Mideast unity on Gaza at end of tour
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Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said Jordan, Iraq and Kuwait were aligned on the Gaza peace plan, supporting a ceasefire and humanitarian aid, as he ended his Middle East visit on Saturday.
Seven injured children from Gaza and families travel to Switzerland for treatment
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Seven injured Palestinian children from Gaza took off on Friday morning from Amman in Jordan for Switzerland. They are to be treated in Swiss hospitals.
Swiss economy shrinks significantly in third quarter
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As expected, US President Donald Trump’s tariff blow against Switzerland left its mark on the local economy in the third quarter.
Explainer: Will Swiss supermarkets be inundated with cheap, hormone-filled beef after US tariff deal?
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The US has reduced tariffs on Swiss exports from 39% to 15% but has wrangled duty-free access for American meat, fish and chicken in return. Should Swiss consumers be worried?
US trade deal forces reckoning for Swiss pharma powerhouse
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Swiss pharma made massive investment promises to the US that are fueling anxiety about the industry’s future in Switzerland.
Swiss watchmaking: Breitling boss welcomes US tariff cut
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The recent decision to lower US tariffs on Swiss imports from 39% to 15% is particularly good news for the watch industry, says Georges Kern, head of the Breitling luxury watch brand.
Q3: Swiss GDP falls amid global slowdown, tariff shock
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The Swiss economy has felt the full impact of the introduction of 39% US tariffs in August and the slowdown in the global economy.
