FSD-Ukraine-deminers on their way to a minefield in Chernihiv province (October 2023). FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Ukraine is one of the most heavily mined regions in the world. The upcoming humanitarian mine action conference in Lausanne...
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Switzerland calls for de-escalation between Israel and Lebanon | Europe
The Swiss government on Wednesday urged de-escalation between Israel and Lebanon, following weeks of stepped-up Israeli attacks, with the heaviest toll in death and displacement falling on the Lebanese people. In a statement, the Swiss government emphasized “that only dialogue, de-escalation and compliance with international humanitarian law can lead to peace in the Middle East.”...
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 "Switzerland mulls ending centuries-old neutrality amid growing animosities between Russia & Europe")
Switzerland mulls ending centuries-old neutrality amid growing animosities between Russia & Europe
While Switzerland has maintained neutrality since 1515, a study committee recommended the country’s government work on a ‘common defence capability’ with the EU and NATO read more Amid the growing animosities between Russia and Europe, Switzerland is rethinking its centuries-long neutral stance over global conflicts. In a bombshell report published on Thursday, a group of...
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Switzerland Today
Ageism, mental fitness and polarisation: how Switzerland sees the US presidential race When he first became senator in 1972, at the age of 30, Joe Biden was one of the youngest to hold that position in the United States. Over 50 years later, the president pulled out of the presidential race amidst widespread criticism...
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PM travels to Switzerland for peace summit as Ukraine faces setbacks on the battlefield | CBC News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to Switzerland today for a peace summit as Ukraine’s president works to shore up his country’s defence by securing more international support. The Ukraine Peace Summit is unfolding at a time of extreme peril for Ukrainian troops on the battlefield. Russian gains have led to intense fighting northeast of Kharkiv. Russian drone and...
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Zelenskyy arrives in Switzerland for Peace Summit
About 100 countries and international organizations will participate in the Peace Summit, stated the President Tetiana Lanchukovska News editor at LIGA.net June 14, 19:30 Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Switzerland (Photo: Office of the President) On the evening of June 14, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Switzerland to participate in the Global Peace Summit, which will take...
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Swiss Bike Lobby Calls For Faster Progress On Infrastructure
(MENAFN– Swissinfo) The government must shift gears to more quickly work towards its goal of doubling bicycle traffic by 2035. This is what the organisation Pro Velo is calling for on World Bicycle Day on Monday, asking for five measures to be taken. This content was published on June 3, 2024 – 10:08 2 minutes...
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China says ‘difficult’ to attend Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland – World News
BEIJING China said Friday it would be “difficult” to attend a conference on the war in Ukraine slated to take place in Switzerland next month. “The arrangement of the meeting still falls short of China’s requirements and the expectations of the international community, making it difficult for China to attend,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning...
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India to participate in Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, PM Modi says
More than 50 countries have already confirmed their participation in the summit Tetiana Lanchukovska News editor at LIGA.net 15:38 Narendra Modi (Photo: EPA) India will participate in the upcoming peace summit on the settlement of the war in Ukraine, which will be held on June 15-16 in Switzerland, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in...