The Latest Breaking News from Geneva

UN: Over 100,000 Refugees Crossed from Sudan to Neighboring Countries

More than 100,000 refugees have crossed from Sudan to neighboring countries to escape the conflict that erupted last month while hundreds of thousands have been displaced within the country, UN officials said on Tuesday. "Over 100,000 refugees are estimated to be among those who have now crossed to neighboring countries,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 2, 2023

Climate protester glues hand to podium during Swiss TV debate

A climate activist glued his hand to a TV presenter's podium during a public election debate in centre of the Swiss city of Geneva on Sunday, sparking jeers and boos from the crowd.

Reuters · May 1, 2023

Tour de Romandie: Gaviria wins final sprint as Adam Yates seals overall victory

Colombian launches long sprint in Geneva to take second win of season

Cycling News · Apr 30, 2023

Medical charity MSF appeals to Russia for access to occupied Ukraine

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) held talks last month with Russian diplomats in Geneva on providing aid to areas of Ukraine under Russian military control but has yet to be granted access, the medical charity said on Thursday.

Reuters · Apr 13, 2023

Typing and mouse clicks shed light on stress

GENEVA: The way people type and use their computer mouse can be a better stress indicator than their heart rate, Swiss researchers said on Tuesday, adding that their model could help prevent chronic stress.

Bangkok Post · Apr 11, 2023

Ukraine civilian deaths near 8,500

GENEVA: Nearly 8,500 civilians are confirmed to have been killed in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a United Nations body said on Tuesday, with many thousands more unverified deaths still feared.

Bangkok Post · Apr 11, 2023

Credit Suisse failure 'would have crashed Swiss economy'

GENEVA: Switzerland’s finance minister says the country’s economy probably would have collapsed had Credit Suisse gone bankrupt.

Bangkok Post · Apr 8, 2023

Montreux Jazz Festival unveils lineup starring Janelle Monae, Bob Dylan and Lil Nas X

Montreux Jazz Festival takes place this summer across two weeks and multiple venues, with The Independent as the event’s exclusive global media partner

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Geneva appeals court upholds conviction of Israeli tycoon

A Geneva appeals court has upheld the conviction of Israeli diamond magnate Beny Steinmetz for corrupting foreign officials

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

'Climate lockdown' anger drives Swiss grandmother to sue Bern at European court

Last summer while dozens of Swiss pensioners were campaigning in the Alps to save their fast-melting glaciers, 85-year-old Marie-Eve Volkoff was instead stuck inside her small Geneva apartment watching pre-recorded TV programmes.

Reuters · Mar 28, 2023