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Six Viet Nam and EFTA ministers stand side by side in front of national flags in Reykjavik

Vietnam Signs Free Trade Deal With EFTA, but Its Tariff Cuts Take Years

Xinhua reports that Vietnam and EFTA signed a free trade agreement in Hanoi on Sunday, with zero tariffs maintained on Vietnamese industrial and seafood goods. Vietnam's own cuts run up to 11

October 18, 2026

by Amanda Graham

View from the International Space Station of Geneva at the southern tip of Lake Geneva

Sierra Leone’s Bio Asks Geneva to Fund Prevention, Not Just Post-War Repair

Sierra Leone's president told the opening of the Geneva Peace Forum that the world underinvests in stopping wars and proposed a "Geneva Commitment to Prevention." He asked for a higher share of international assistance and transparent reporting on early warnings,

October 14, 2026

by Jennifer Hicks

Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein speaking during national day celebrations announcing succession rule changes

Liechtenstein Opens Throne to Women, Ending Male-Only Succession Rule

Liechtenstein's ruling House voted on August 15 to end male primogeniture, opening the throne to women

Colombian president Gustavo Petro cancels Switzerland trip, criticizes Ukraine conference

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on the social network X that he will not participate in the conference on Ukraine in Switzerland, Fakti reports. In his opinion, at this meeting, it is impossible to

June 16, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russia-Ukraine talks as peace summit begins in Bürgenstock resort, Switzerland

Swiss President Viola Amherd said that in the future Russia and Ukraine will have to hold direct negotiations to resolve the conflict, and the world must prepare the ground for this. Her

June 15, 2024

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“Russia didn’t start the war,” Putin’s peace plan

President Vladimir Putin made a “real proposal” to Kyiv and the West for the “final completion” of the NWO. According to him, in order to begin peace negotiations, Ukrainian troops must be

June 14, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Official: Zelenskyy’s fear of betrayal by the West

The head of the office of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andrii Yermak, said that Ukrainian citizens fear betrayal from the West at the upcoming summit in Switzerland, which will lead to new Minsk

June 14, 2024

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Turkey explains Ankara’s participation in the conference on Ukraine

A representative from Turkey will participate in a conference on resolving the conflict in Ukraine in Switzerland, but this does not mean that Ankara is against Russia and will join any options

June 12, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

The President of South Africa will ignore the conference on Ukraine in Switzerland

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa refused to participate in the peace conference on Ukraine in Switzerland. RIA Novosti reports this with reference to the office of the head of state. According to

May 17, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Who needs a “peace summit” on Ukraine – Europe, US or its just a game of numbers?

In two months, a significant diplomatic event is anticipated – the resumption of negotiations to address the situation in Ukraine. Scheduled for June 15-16 at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland, this will

April 17, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

World Happiness Index 2024 – Finland Tops, India Ranks 126

Finland has once again secured the top position in the World Happiness Index for the seventh consecutive year, according to the latest report released by the United Nations. The Scandinavian nation has

March 20, 2024

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Switzerland’s National Council rejects proposal for Ukraine reconstruction fund

Bern, Switzerland – In a decisive vote on Tuesday, Switzerland’s National Council dismissed a committee motion advocating for the establishment of a fund dedicated to the reconstruction of Ukraine. The rejection, with

March 6, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics

International Women’s Day – March 8: history and traditions of the holiday

International Women’s Day March 8 is a holiday that was born out of mass protests for women’s rights and has undergone many changes over time. In some countries, it has become an

March 5, 2024

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