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Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:43:18 GMTSwiss Solidarity raises CHF2.7 million to combat child abuse
The national day of solidarity organized by Swiss Solidarity on Thursday raised CHF2.7 million (about $3 million). It is part of a week of action in solidarity with abused children in Switzerland and around the world. The final total for the day was ...
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:19:48 GMTCassis and Lavrov discuss the OSCE and the Ukrainian conflict
Russian and Swiss foreign ministers Sergei Lavrov and Ignazio Cassis spoke on the telephone about Switzerland's bid to chair the OSCE in 2026, the Swiss foreign ministry reported on Thursday. According to Moscow, they also discussed the Ukrainian con...
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:52:00 GMTZurich airport to test self-driving shuttle bus for employees
Zurich Airport wants to test a self-driving shuttle bus for employees of companies working at the airport. In preparation, a so-called robotaxi will be driving around the airport site over the next few days to map out the route. The self-driving shut...
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:16:00 GMTSwitzerland announces candidacy to chair OSCE in 2026
Switzerland is officially in the running to chair the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in 2026. Switzerland had been approached by several states asking it to run, said the Swiss foreign ministry on Thursday. Swiss Foreign M...
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:30:11 GMTSwitzerland assumes protecting power mandate for Ecuador in Venezuela
At Quito's request, Switzerland will represent Ecuador's interests in Venezuela. Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis and Ecuador's ambassador to Switzerland, VerĂ³nica Bustamante Ponce, signed an agreement to this effect on Thursday. The Swiss emba...