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Swiss secret service had links to more companies linked to Russia

This content was published on Jun 13, 2025 Swiss intelligence agents had with two more controversial Russian companies besides software provider Kaspersky.

Eleven arrests following pro-Palestine demonstration in Zurich

Tear gas and 11 arrests as pro-Palestine Zurich rally turns violent

This content was published on Jun 13, 2025 Riots break out at unauthorised pro-Palestinian demonstration in Zurich, leading to 11 arrests.

Italy’s referendum flop sends a warning to the left

This content was published on Jun 12, 2025 Italy’s latest referendums fell short of reaching the required turnout. Political scientist Giorgio Malet puts the results into perspective.

When aid to Gaza turns deadly

This content was published on Jun 10, 2025 On Inside Geneva this week we take a long hard look at the challenges of aid delivery in a conflict zone, and we ask where the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation went wrong.

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Inside Geneva: the failed militarization of humanitarian relief in Gaza

This content was published on Jun 10, 2025 Israel blocked aid into Gaza for 10 weeks. Then the US and Israel came up with a new plan – without the United Nations. Established aid agencies had doubts. Inside Geneva finds out why.

Switzerland mulls stronger ties with European defence structures

This content was published on Jun 9, 2025 In the face of US disengagement, the idea of a defence partnership with the EU is gaining ground in the Swiss parliament.

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This content was published on Jun 5, 2025 The NGO Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has challenged Swiss foreign minister Ignazio Cassis to explain his controversial Gaza statements.

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This content was published on Jun 5, 2025 The University of Geneva is reducing cooperation with counterparts in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

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This content was published on Jun 5, 2025 Switzerland has strongly condemned the deadly attack on a United Nations humanitarian convoy in Sudan. Five people were killed, wrote the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) on Platform X.

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This content was published on Jun 3, 2025 The new Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is accused of militarising aid. Witnesses report chaos and shootings at aid delivery points.

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This content was published on Jun 2, 2025 At the start of the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Houngbo called for a “more efficient” organisation in front of the 187 member states

Over 50 former diplomats blast Switzerland for ‘silence’ on Israel

This content was published on Jun 1, 2025 In a joint letter, 55 former diplomats have expressed their shock at Switzerland’s “silence and passivity” regarding Israel’s “war crimes” in Gaza.

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Swiss aid expert criticises Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

This content was published on Jun 1, 2025 The aid work of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is insufficient says Swiss government Delegate for Humanitarian Aid Dominik Stillhart.

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This content was published on May 29, 2025 The WEF founder says he has been in talks with the ECB boss about taking over at the Geneva-based organisation.

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A call for ‘the courage to keep fighting for peace’ in Colombia

This content was published on May 29, 2025 Colombian human rights defender Luz Marina Monzón explains how international – and Swiss – support is vital for Colombia’s path to peace.

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Swiss government adopts draft mandate for US tariff negotiations

This content was published on May 28, 2025 On Wednesday, the federal government adopted a draft negotiating mandate on trade and economic issues with the US.

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This content was published on May 28, 2025 WHO member states have approved a global plan to strengthen initiatives that limit the effects of industry on health.

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This content was published on May 28, 2025 The defence company Ruag MRO is allowed to sell 71 Leopard 1 battle tanks to Germany. However, the tanks may not be sold to Ukraine.

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This content was published on May 28, 2025 Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin is hoping for results in the tariff negotiations with the US by the beginning of July.

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This content was published on May 28, 2025 A new global temperature record is likely to be set in the next five years, according to the World Meteorological Organisation in Geneva.

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This content was published on May 28, 2025 US special representative for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, has said that Geneva is being considered as a venue for talks between Russia and Ukraine.

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