Swiss successes, risks and failures mediating peace abroad
Foreign affairs Peacebuilding is one of the main priorities of Switzerland’s foreign policy, even if it is a relatively new player in this field. In an interview with SWI swissinfo.ch, […]
Swiss president warns not to forget Yemen’s civil war
Foreign affairs The Swiss government has pledged CHF14.5 million ($15.5 million) in financial support for aid operations in war-torn Yemen.This content was published on March 16, 2022 – The money […]
Thoughts about thoughts. Prince Charles, the Shah of Iran and an old lady …
Sometimes I get annoyed about my own thoughts about thoughts and what triggers them. For instance when I clean my teeth a newspaper article always comes into my mind that […]
A red card for the sporting world’s hypocrites
RAMZY BAROUD March 07, 2022 Short Url https://arab.news/jybux Israel’s war on Palestinian sports is as old as the Israeli state itself. For Palestinians, sport is a critical aspect of their […]
Switzerland simplifies process of employing foreign workers
Moves to cut red tape for non-EU foreign workers in Switzerland will not necessarily lead to more work visas being issued.This content was published on March 4, 2022 – 17:51March […]
Does the Human Rights Council ever criticise the West?
Some developing countries feel they are unfairly targeted at the United Nations Human Rights Council. As the Council meets from Monday for its latest session in Geneva, we look at […]
Royal Court rejects inaccurate, misleading reports on King’s bank accounts abroad
By JT – Feb 21,2022 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — The Royal Court in a statement on Monday rejected inaccurate media reports on bank accounts for His Majesty King Abdullah abroad. Following is […]
Naturalisation still not easy for third-generation foreigners
Easier naturalisation for third-generation foreigners introduced in 2018 has not had high take-up, and procedures should be further eased, says a study.This content was published on February 18, 2022 – […]
Why the world should take note of the Swiss apprenticeship model
Education Former apprentices have risen to lead major banks, and even the country. Switzerland’s famed apprenticeship system is often held up as the “gold standard” in vocational training internationally and […]
No one tortured witches like the Swiss
Swiss witches are making a comeback from the dead as cantons rehabilitate some of those they executed in past centuries – with the last case as recent as 1782.This content […]
Switzerland outlines humanitarian expectations to Taliban
An Afghan Taliban delegation visiting Geneva faced calls by Swiss diplomats to respect human rights and international humanitarian law.This content was published on February 10, 2022 – 19:52February 10, 2022 […]
Nestlé will pay African cocoa farmers to keep children in schools
Around 10,000 cocoa households in Ivory Coast could earn up to CHF500 ($536) a year if they keep their children in school, improve farm productivity, diversify income and protect the […]
The discreet charm of antiquarian booksellers
Despite the demise of many antiquarian bookshops in Switzerland, the trade is alive and well in the Alpine country. Dealers in Geneva, Basel and Zurich give a glimpse into this exclusive […]
2021 challenges for aid agencies
International Geneva It’s the last newsletter, and the last Inside Geneva podcast, of the year, and what better people to talk to than the humanitarian community?This content was published on […]
The Arab presence in France and Switzerland in the 10th Century
Journal Information Arabica includes studies, documents and notes on the language, literature, history and civilization of the Arab world, with emphasis on multidisciplinary studies and contemporary problems concerning Arab societies. […]
Switzerland. Asylum requests expected to rise in 2022
The outgoing head of Switzerland’s migration secretariat says the country should see around 15,000 applications for asylum next year, up from 14,500 lodged in 2021, as more migrants attempt to […]
European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič”London Has Breached a Great Deal of Trust”
European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič“London Has Breached a Great Deal of Trust” In an interview, European Union Commission Vice-President Maros Šefčovič discusses the troubled ongoing Brexit negotiations with Britain, […]
Why Switzerland should be doing more to fight racism
International Geneva In its latest review, the United Nations points its finger at the lack of clear Swiss legislation to tackle racism as well as the lack of enough accessible […]
How Swiss donations are helping youth in Senegal
In Senegal, where the average age of the population is 18, the charitable organisation Swiss Solidarity funds a range of programmes that support literacy, vocational training and sex education for […]
Why Switzerland needs workers from abroad
Workplace Switzerland Switzerland is an attractive place to work and the country needs specialists. But work permits can be hard to come by. This content was published on June 11, 2021 […]