It is too early to speak of an exodus. But the signs are mounting: wealthy residents of Dubai and the wider Gulf are showing a growing interest in Switzerland—as a safe haven for their wealth and, potentially, to live. “The money transfers are under way,” says Patrick Akiki of PWC Switzerland, speaking to RTS. Opening […]
Antimatter takes to the road
Scientists at CERN have achieved a first: they have transported antimatter in a truck across the laboratory’s main site. The result marks a step towards shipping antiprotons to other European research centres. The team behind the BASE experiment trapped 92 antiprotons in a portable cryogenic device known as a Penning trap, disconnected it from its […]
Geneva becomes Switzerland’s biggest fiscal equalisation donor in 2026
For the first time, Geneva has become the largest contributor to Switzerland’s national fiscal-equalisation scheme, which moves funds from wealthy to poorer cantons. Next year Geneva will pay CHF 543m, more than Zurich and Zug, the former leaders. Nathalie Fontanet, the canton’s finance director, told SRF she is both proud and uneasy: proud that Geneva […]
Swiss to cut flights from Geneva amid pilot shortage
Swiss International Air Lines will trim its short-haul network from Geneva Airport from the summer of 2026, citing a shortage of resources, reported RTS. A spokesperson said the company is reducing the number of destinations from Geneva to optimise the use of the fleet between Zurich and Geneva due to a lack of resources. Five […]
Five Swiss cities urge Bern to act on Gaza
Five Swiss cities have called on the federal government to do more over Gaza. In a joint statement on 19 September 2025, ahead of next week’s UN General Assembly session, they appealed to the Federal Council’s conscience and engagement in upholding international law, to which it is a signatory. The mayors of Biel, Geneva, Lausanne, […]
Revitalizing the UN: Lessons from 102-Year-Old Edith
By Peter Hulm Uncover the remarkable journey of Edith Ballantyne, a 102-year-old pioneer in UN revitalization. From teenage refugee to influential diplomat, her insights on global governance and peace are timeless and inspiring. “The UN as an organization, or an international instrument of that kind, is absolutely essential.” That was in 2015 at the age […]
Reimagining International Geneva: A Blueprint for Renewal
By Edward Girardet Our first article explored the extent of Switzerland’s “International Geneva” crisis. Part II sees how this could be turned into opportunity. Geneva can still reassert itself as a relevant global hub. Our first article laid bare the extent of Switzerland’s “International Geneva” crisis. Part II explores how adversity could be turned into […]
International Geneva in Crisis: Where do we go from here?
A report by Swiss broadcaster RTS looks at the impact large budget cuts at the United Nations are having on the canton of Geneva, home to the UN in Europe. RTS describes the resulting lay-offs as one of the most significant in Geneva’s history, reaching as many as 7,000 direct job losses. These jobs support […]
French strikes disrupt Swiss holiday makers
A strike by French air-traffic controllers (ATC) has disrupted the travel plans of tens of thousands across Europe just as the summer holidays begin. In Switzerland, Swiss International Air Lines cancelled 21 flights and was forced to rebook nearly 3,000 passengers, deploying larger aircraft on certain routes to absorb the pressure. Some connecting passengers were […]
Event: reclaiming relevance: International Geneva’s role in a crisis-ridden world
On Monday 16 June 2025 in Geneva a group of media professionals will discuss the subject of International Geneva’s role in a crisis-ridden world. The event is aimed at students and media professionals. DATE: Monday, 16 June 2025 MAIN EVENT: 17:30 – 20:00 with introductory remarks followed by main panel (18:00) and reception. LOCATION: International […]
