The Latest Breaking News from Geneva

Qatar minister picked to head UN labour conference

GENEVA - Qatar's labour minister was on Monday appointed without a vote to head the International Labour Organization's annual decision-making conference, despite union criticism amid concerns over labour conditions in Qatar.

Bangkok Post · Jun 5, 2023

United Nations watchdogs raise concerns about Nooksack evictions, again

SEATTLE — More than 5,000 miles separate Deming in Whatcom County, Washington, where the Nooksack River rushes out of the North Cascades, and the Palais des Nations in Geneva, where the United Nations Human Rights Council is headquartered.

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023

E-cigarette explodes on easyJet flight filling cabin with smoke causing mass panic

The Airbus A320 flight from Geneva to Amsterdam earlier this month had to perform a dramatic U-turn. Passengers eventually reached their destination 24 hours later

Daily Mirror · May 25, 2023

Tariq Ramadan acquitted of charges of rape and sexual coercion by Swiss court

Judges clear academic and Islam scholar of all charges in case brought by Swiss woman

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023

Geneva airport closed after climate change activists in private jet protest

A climate change protest at Geneva airport aimed at private jets briefly meant the suspension of flights

Evening Standard · May 23, 2023

Climate protests over private jets disrupt Geneva Airport flights

Around 100 climate protesters demanding a ban on private jets disrupted flights at Geneva Airport on Tuesday and blocked entry to an aircraft exhibition at Europe's flagship business jet event.

Reuters · May 23, 2023

Climate activists disrupt Europe’s biggest private jet fair

Protesters from Greenpeace, Stay Grounded, Extinction Rebellion and others chain themselves to aircraft in Geneva

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2023

Outcry as World Health Assembly locks out Taiwan under pressure from China

Taipei criticises ‘unfair and unjust’ decision to deny observer status despite support from US, UK, France and other countries

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023

Heal thy self: Why healthcare professionals need a bit of selfishness

An Australian student is off to Geneva, hoping a subject close to her heart gains traction at one of the world's biggest health conferences.

The New Daily · May 19, 2023

Colnago sells one-off C68 bike for $133,000

Gold leaf encrusted bike with 2 carat diamond in its headtube top cap sold at auction in Geneva

Cycling News · May 19, 2023