Marco Rubio hails current talks on Ukraine as most productive
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said ongoing negotiations for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal were “meaningful” and “productive.”
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Armenia to host international anti-tobacco conference
Supporters of tobacco control will gather in Yerevan in 2027, following a vote by participants at the World Health Organization (WHO) anti-tobacco conference in Geneva.
Media: Steven Witkoff to travel to Russia after success in Geneva
The US side is determined to resolve the Ukrainian conflict quickly: following today's talks with Kiev in Geneva, Steven Witkoff may fly directly to Moscow.
Moscow calls for moving South Caucasus talks from Switzerland
The Russian Foreign Ministry said that Switzerland can no longer host negotiations on the South Caucasus due to its loss of neutrality after joining restrictive measures against Moscow.
Iranian president reaffirms Iran's commitment to regional peace, stability
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran’s enduring commitment to promoting peace and stability across the region, stressing that the negative propaganda campaign against the Islamic Republic is baseless and detached from reality.
Switzerland ready to organize Putin-Zelensky meeting as soon as possible
Switzerland is ready to serve as a venue for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said.
Macron proposes Geneva as possible site for Putin-Zelensky meeting
French President Emmanuel Macron suggested Geneva as a possible location for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky.
Iran sends note of protest to U.S.
Iran’s foreign ministry summoned the Swiss ambassador, who represents U.S. interests in the Islamic Republic, Nadine Olivieri Lozano, over recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Azerbaijan counters Armenia's revanchist provocation at Eurovision
The Azerbaijani delegation immediately contacted the Swiss organizers of Eurovision 2025
Direct flights to connect Zurich, Tbilisi
Swiss carrier Edelweiss Air will connect Tbilisi and Zurich starting from April 12
Flights to connect Tbilisi and Zurich in spring
Starting in April, direct flights between the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, and Zurich will be available. The Swiss airline will operate two flights weekly on the new route.
Pashinyan meets with NATO Secretary General in Davos
During his working visit to Switzerland, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who gave a positive assessment of the results of the conversation.
Georgia to skip Davos Forum
The Georgian government has announced that it does not plan to participate in the Davos Economic Forum 2025. The department did not provide reasons for this decision.
Iran resumes Geneva meetings
The next round of nuclear talks between Iran and France, the United Kingdom and Germany will take place in Geneva in January, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said. “The new round of talks …
Baku denounces U.S., EU envoys interference in Azerbaijan's judicial matters
The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has condemned recent statements made by Western ambassadors. …
Switzerland to launch flights to Georgia
Edelweiss Air, a subsidiary of Swiss International Air Lines and a member of the Lufthansa Group, will commence direct flights from Zurich to …
Azerbaijani, Armenian speakers of parliaments to meet in Switzerland
Sahiba Gafarova and Alen Simonyan will hold talks in Geneva at assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union
Euro 2024: Germany through, draws for Scotland and Croatia
Hosts Germany became the first team to qualify for the knockout phase of Euro 2024 on June 19 thanks to a 2-0 win over Hungary, while Scotland drew with Switzerland and Croatia's hopes of progressing were left hanging in the balance after …
Russian Post suspends ground deliveries to Europe
Russia's Post is temporarily delivering parcels to 24 European countries only by air, according to a corresponding notice that appeared on the postal service’s website. "The temporary change in …
Sanctions not prevent Switzerland from fulfilling its obligations to Russia and Georgia
Switzerland continues to fulfill its mandate obligations towards Russia and Georgia. Moscow and Tbilisi have had no diplomatic relations since August 2008.
