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Geneva's Major Public Transport Donation to Tunisia

Geneva's public transportation authority announces donation of 200 combustion buses to Tunisia as part of its transition to all-electric fleet by 2030.

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Geneva's Major Public Transport Donation to Tunisia

04:00 PM·international aid

Swiss Firefighters Deploy to Combat Montenegro Wildfires

Twenty Swiss firefighters from Geneva, Vaud, and Valais cantons dispatched with specialized equipment to assist Montenegro in battling severe forest fires.

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Swiss Firefighters Deploy to Combat Montenegro Wildfires

08:00 AM·humanitarian

MSF Warns of Darfur Crisis: Swiss NGO Calls for Action

Geneva-based Médecins Sans Frontières raises alarm over systematic violations and ethnic targeting in North Darfur, urging international intervention.

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MSF Warns of Darfur Crisis: Swiss NGO Calls for Action

12:00 PM·humanitarian

Swiss Government Orders Closure of Gaza Aid Foundation

Federal authorities mandate dissolution of controversial Geneva-based Gaza Humanitarian Foundation following concerns over aid distribution practices.

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Swiss Government Orders Closure of Gaza Aid Foundation

08:00 AM·international aid

OECD Criticizes Swiss Development Aid Cuts

International organization calls on Switzerland to reverse development cooperation cuts, emphasizing need for separate Ukraine aid funding.

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OECD Criticizes Swiss Development Aid Cuts

08:00 AM·politics

UNRWA Head Criticizes Switzerland's Gaza Response

The Swiss head of UNRWA challenges Switzerland's humanitarian stance on Gaza aid, highlighting tensions between traditional neutrality and humanitarian obligations.

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UNRWA Head Criticizes Switzerland's Gaza Response

08:00 AM·humanitarian

Switzerland Commits CHF39 Million to UN Programs

Major funding boost for UNICEF, UN Women, and UN Population Fund showcases Swiss humanitarian commitment

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Switzerland Commits CHF39 Million to UN Programs

04:00 PM·immigration

Switzerland to Accept 400 Vulnerable Refugees by 2027

Government announces resumption of refugee resettlement program, focusing on displaced persons from Middle East and Mediterranean regions.

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Switzerland to Accept 400 Vulnerable Refugees by 2027

04:00 PM·NGOs

Swiss NGOs Face 10% Federal Funding Cut for International Work

Government reduces support for Swiss aid organizations abroad by CHF235 million, affecting 11 major NGOs and eight alliances in 2025-2026 period.

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Swiss NGOs Face 10% Federal Funding Cut for International Work

08:00 AM·international aid

Swiss Aid to UN Development Programs Cut by CHF13 Million

Government reduces United Nations development contributions following parliamentary budget decisions.

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Swiss Aid to UN Development Programs Cut by CHF13 Million

04:00 PM·humanitarian

Swiss Solidarity Raises CHF6M for Asian Earthquake Relief

National fundraising campaign collects over 6 million francs for earthquake victims in Myanmar and Thailand, demonstrating Swiss humanitarian commitment

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Swiss Solidarity Raises CHF6M for Asian Earthquake Relief

12:00 PM·international aid

Switzerland Pledges CHF60M Humanitarian Aid to Syria

Swiss Development Agency announces major humanitarian commitment at Brussels Conference, targeting reconstruction and essential services in Syria and neighboring countries.

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Switzerland Pledges CHF60M Humanitarian Aid to Syria

12:00 PM·international aid

USAID Freeze Sends Shockwaves Through Swiss Development Sector

Swiss Development Agency head warns of 'earthquake' impact from US aid suspension, with Switzerland facing increased pressure to fill global funding gaps.

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USAID Freeze Sends Shockwaves Through Swiss Development Sector

12:00 PM·humanitarian aid

Swiss Solidarity Launches Emergency Ukraine Appeal Amid Record Donations

Humanitarian organization renews call for Ukraine aid after collecting CHF137.3 million, marking second-largest donation campaign in foundation's history.

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Swiss Solidarity Launches Emergency Ukraine Appeal Amid Record Donations

08:00 AM·politics

Switzerland Halts UNRWA Funding Amid Terrorism Concerns

Swiss Senate committee votes to immediately suspend financial support to UNRWA following allegations of potential terrorism links, awaiting final Senate decision.

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Switzerland Halts UNRWA Funding Amid Terrorism Concerns

08:00 AM·international aid

Switzerland Commits CHF1.5 Billion for Ukraine Reconstruction

Swiss government outlines specific priorities for Ukraine reconstruction aid through 2028, focusing on urban infrastructure and basic services restoration.

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Switzerland Commits CHF1.5 Billion for Ukraine Reconstruction

04:00 PM·international aid

Swiss Government Specifies CHF1.5 Billion Ukraine Reconstruction Plan

Switzerland outlines 2025-2028 reconstruction aid program for Ukraine, focusing on urban infrastructure restoration and SME development with CHF1.5 billion commitment.

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Swiss Government Specifies CHF1.5 Billion Ukraine Reconstruction Plan

12:00 PM·humanitarian

Three Swiss Aid Workers Killed in DR Congo Attack

Three local employees of Swiss Protestant Reformed Church aid organization killed during humanitarian mission in North Kivu, leading to temporary suspension of operations.

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Three Swiss Aid Workers Killed in DR Congo Attack

12:00 PM·humanitarian

Swiss NGO Faces $10M Aid Cut in US Policy Shift

Terre des hommes Lausanne reports immediate impact on humanitarian projects across nine countries following US aid suspension, affecting 1.5 million beneficiaries.

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Swiss NGO Faces $10M Aid Cut in US Policy Shift

international aid

Swiss Development Efforts Continue in Niger Amid International Withdrawals

Geneva's Major Public Transport Donation to Tunisia

Swiss Firefighters Deploy to Combat Montenegro Wildfires

MSF Warns of Darfur Crisis: Swiss NGO Calls for Action

Swiss Government Orders Closure of Gaza Aid Foundation

OECD Criticizes Swiss Development Aid Cuts

UNRWA Head Criticizes Switzerland's Gaza Response

Switzerland Commits CHF39 Million to UN Programs

Switzerland to Accept 400 Vulnerable Refugees by 2027

Swiss NGOs Face 10% Federal Funding Cut for International Work

Swiss Aid to UN Development Programs Cut by CHF13 Million

Swiss Solidarity Raises CHF6M for Asian Earthquake Relief

Switzerland Pledges CHF60M Humanitarian Aid to Syria

USAID Freeze Sends Shockwaves Through Swiss Development Sector

Swiss Solidarity Launches Emergency Ukraine Appeal Amid Record Donations

Switzerland Halts UNRWA Funding Amid Terrorism Concerns

Switzerland Commits CHF1.5 Billion for Ukraine Reconstruction

Swiss Government Specifies CHF1.5 Billion Ukraine Reconstruction Plan

Three Swiss Aid Workers Killed in DR Congo Attack

Swiss NGO Faces $10M Aid Cut in US Policy Shift

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