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Switzerland's second most populous city is situated on scenic Lake Geneva in the Alpine country's French-speaking part.

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The International Committee of the Red Cross headquarters is pictured, in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, June 23, 2023.

Geneva Conventions at 75: Crossroads for international law?

With mass civilian casualties and alleged war crimes in present-day conflicts, how relevant are the treaties today?
Human RightsAugust 11, 2024
A local Ethiopian farmer collecting sheaves of Teff for threshing

Intellectual property: How to stop Western theft

A new UN pact could help developing countries to stop developed nations from co-opting and patenting their products.
BusinessMay 8, 2024
Judges and delegates sit in the courtroom

Germany faces Gaza genocide charge at top UN court

The suit argues that by defunding UNRWA and supporting Israel, Germany is "facilitating genocide" in the Gaza Strip.
Law and JusticeApril 8, 202403:03 min
A Ukrainian prisoner of war holds a Ukrainian flag up to his face as he cries while calling his relatives after a prisoner exchange on the Ukrainian-Russian border, January 31, 2024

Hungary-Russia POW deal: 'I was told to say I was Hungarian'

In June 2023, Russia transferred 11 Ukrainian POWs to Hungary. Now, two of them have given DW an exclusive interview.
PoliticsMarch 28, 2024
Humanoid AI robot "Ameca" (right) and CEO female robot "Mika" (left) attend what was presented as the world's first press conference with a panel of AI-enabled humanoid social robots

Robots tell UN they could run the world better

Some of the most advanced humanoid robots ever built took center stage at UN's AI for Good summit in Geneva.
ScienceJuly 7, 202302:12 min
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk adresses the UN Human Rights Council

UN human rights chief cites concerns over China, Russia

UN human rights chief Volker Turk highlighted the scale of Russia's war in Ukraine, as well as minority rights in China.
PoliticsMarch 7, 2023
Janus, a two-headed Greek tortoise, lives in the Natural History Museum in Geneva

Two-headed tortoise celebrates 25th birthday

The unique tortoise, who lives at Geneva's Natural History Museum, has two hearts and two distinct personalities.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 3, 2022
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant at night

Ukraine: Are attacks on nuclear plants illegal?

Under the rules of the Geneva Conventions, targeting nuclear sites is not actually banned.
ConflictsAugust 19, 2022
Passengers wait in front of a display panel at the airport in Zurich after Swiss airspace was closed

Swiss airspace reopens after tech glitch grounds flights

A "major computer failure" led to the suspension of flights in Switzerland, causing cancellations and plane reroutings.
TravelJune 15, 2022
A man walks past a WTO logo at the organization's headquarters in Geneva

WTO to talk COVID, fishing subsidies in Geneva

Waiving vaccine patents and other major issues are on the summit's agenda, including calls to reform the WTO itself.
TradeJune 12, 2022
The flag of the World Health Organization (WHO) at their headquarters in Geneva.

Ukraine war, COVID in focus for WHO

While the focus will be on COVID-19 and measures to avert future pandemics, the invasion of Ukraine is set to dominate.
HealthMay 22, 2022
Smoke rises from bombed buildings in Ukraine

How does a prisoner swap work?

The fighters who surrendered at the Azovstal plant are in Russian captivity. Ukraine is hoping for a prisoner swap.
PoliticsMay 18, 2022
A Christie's employee holds "The Rock" a white diamond of 228.31 carats, the largest white diamond ever seen throughout auction market history, during a preview at Christie's, in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, May 6, 2022.

White diamond fetches over $20 million at auction

The egg-sized white diamond was billed as the largest of its kind to go under the hammer.
CultureMay 12, 2022
The hands of man tied together

Ukraine: How are war crimes defined?

By all accounts, possible war crimes against civilians are happening in Ukraine, but there are legal gray areas.
Human RightsApril 4, 2022
File photo taken on May 17, 2018 shows Francois' leaf monkeys in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve in Guizhou Province, southwest China.

Calls for leadership on biodiversity deal

As the biodiversity crisis deepens, countries are seeking an agreement along the lines of the Paris climate pact.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 29, 2022
USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier has positioned itself in the Mediterranean Sea since December

NATO to hold naval drills in the Mediterranean Sea

The US said the drills were to test maritime capabilities and had nothing to do with fears of Russian aggression.
PoliticsJanuary 22, 2022
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov are seen shaking hands in Geneva, before a meeting to discuss the crisis in Ukraine.

Cautious optimism after US-Russia talks on Ukraine

After talks in Geneva, the US and Russia have agreed to further diplomatic talks to defuse the conflict with Ukraine.
PoliticsJanuary 21, 2022
Alaa M. in court

Germany tries Syrian doctor for torture

Syrian doctor Alaa M. is standing trial in Frankfurt, accused of having been part of the Syrian torture system.
Human RightsJanuary 19, 2022
The US Embassy in Havana with an old car driving in front

US reports 'Havana syndrome' in Geneva, Paris

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the government is still working to determine the cause of "Havana syndrome."
PoliticsJanuary 13, 2022
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman (L) and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov (R) stand near US and Russian flags during talks on Ukraine in Geneva, Switzerland

US and Russia hold tense talks on Ukraine crisis

The US said it's not clear if Russia wants to deescalate, while Moscow has said there is no need for concern.
ConflictsJanuary 10, 2022
People from Afghanistan walk with their belongings as they cross into Pakistan at the 'Friendship Gate'

UN Afghanistan donor conference raises $1 billion

Aid funding has dried up since the Taliban takeover and experts have warned of an impending humanitarian crisis.
ConflictsSeptember 13, 2021
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet

UN rights chief slams Taliban over broken promises

The UN high commissioner for human rights took aim at Taliban leaders for a lack of inclusivity.
ConflictsSeptember 13, 2021
Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah gestures during a meeting in 2014

Kuwaiti royal found guilty in case involving fake videos

Prosecutors claim Sheikh Ahmad, a former Olympic official, faked arbitration to boost evidence for a Kuwait coup plot.
PoliticsSeptember 10, 2021
TABLEAU | Weltflüchtlingstag 20.6.2021 Bildergalerie

Is the Refugee Convention living up to the times?

The document is 70 years old — but experts say there is a lack of political will to implement the rights of refugees.
MigrationAugust 23, 2021
Model warheads on a grid representing attack surfaces

US and Russia hold arms control talks in Geneva

The meeting follows a landmark summit between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin last month.
PoliticsJuly 28, 2021
Eggert Konstantin

Biden lifts Putin out of global isolation

Konstantin Eggert
Joe Biden needs to move beyond a Cold War mentality to effectively counter Russia's asset-rich regime.
PoliticsJune 17, 2021
Pictures of Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden

Biden in Geneva for tense summit with Putin

The US president, fresh from G7, NATO and EU summits, will meet his Russian counterpart face-to-face in Switzerland.
PoliticsJune 16, 2021
A rendering of the US nuclear command and control system with a satellite in space

Experts warn of US-Russia cyber nuclear nightmare

As Joe Biden confronts Vladimir Putin, cyberwarfare could be pushing the world to a new, more dangerous threshold.
PoliticsJune 15, 2021
Presidents Biden and Putin

US to raise cyberattacks with Russia

US President Joe Biden is to discuss Russian ransomware hackers with Vladimir Putin.
PoliticsJune 2, 2021
Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin

Biden, Putin to hold first summit on June 16

The two leaders will meet in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 15-16 amid strained relations between Russia and the US.
PoliticsMay 25, 2021
An elderly Syrian lady dries her laundry on her balcony, people in Syria have been suffering from war that the Syrian constituional committee in Geneva seeks to end.

UN: Is Syria's new constitution a mission (im)possible?

Expectations were high for the fifth round of meetings of the Syrian Constitutional Committee's at the UN in Geneva.
PoliticsJanuary 30, 2021
Police stand guard outside Venezuela's parliament

Lawmakers worldwide face rising abuse: watchdog

The International Parliamentary Union says women especially are facing an "upward trend" of violence and intimidation.
PoliticsDecember 4, 2020
A street vendor selling face masks in Kabul

Afghanistan secures billions in aid, donors urge progress

A donor conference for Afghanistan has collected pledges to the tune of $12 billion from the international community.
PoliticsNovember 24, 2020
Pink diamond at Sotheby's auction

Rare pink diamond auctioned for $26.6 million

The new owner of "The Spirit of the Rose" could profit from soaring prices of pink diamonds due to their extreme rarity.
LifestyleNovember 12, 2020
An Armenian soldier fires artillery on the front line

Armenia, Azerbaijan meet in Geneva for peace talks

Three ceasefires have so far failed to bring a month of deadly fighting to an end.
ConflictsOctober 30, 2020
DW Euromaxx l Lausanne - Meggins Wochenende

Travel tips for Lausanne from Meggin Leigh

"Meggin's Perfect Weekend" reveals what there is to discover in the Swiss city of Lausanne.
LifestyleMarch 28, 202005:39 min
Deutschland Berlin Aufbau ITB trotz Coronavirus

Costs rising from canceled trade shows

As more and more trade fair events are being canceled, the ones incurring costs are asking who will compensate them.
BusinessMarch 5, 2020
Fighters of UN-backed government forces are seen in Southern Tripoli

Libya rivals suspend peace talks in Geneva

Khalifa Haftar's forces have been moving towards the capital Tripoli, seat of the internationally recognized government.
ConflictsFebruary 25, 2020
eiko Maas, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, speaks with staff

Germany's worldwide call to arms against racism

Maas said countries must fight prejudice to prevent hate crimes like the one that took 10 lives in Germany.
SocietyFebruary 24, 2020
A job center in Berlin

Half a billion struggle to find work: UN

The report said a lack of access to decent jobs is contributing to social unrest — and warns that worse is to come.
SocietyJanuary 21, 2020
Global Ideas küssende Tiere Geparden

Protecting the environment in times of war

Professors Sarah Durant and José Brito's research has shown how conflicts lead to species decline.
Nature and EnvironmentJanuary 16, 202005:44 min
Ahmad Kuzbari, Geir Pedersen and Hadi Bahra

Syrian delegates meet to draft 'historic' constitution

Syrian opposition and government representatives met on Wednesday to draft a new constitution for the country.
PoliticsOctober 30, 2019

Will Syria get a new constitution?

This week, the Syrian constitutional committee will convene for the first time in Geneva.
PoliticsOctober 29, 2019
Venezuela protesters

Venezuela wins UN Human Rights Council seat

Advocacy groups and countries such as the US and Israel have criticized the election due to to Venezuela's track record
PoliticsOctober 18, 2019
Venezuelan troops on the Colombian border

Venezuela 'ready' to defend itself against US

Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza has described the US' decision to invoke the TIAR as "illegal" and "dangerous."
PoliticsSeptember 14, 2019
Jordanien Mafraq Flüchtlingslager

World in Progress: Rights and Aid in Times of Crisis

The Geneva conventions 70 years on/ Germany's increasing role in humanitarian aid/ When kids become mothers in Ecuador
PoliticsAugust 14, 201930:00 min
Many children become refugees in wars

World in Progress: 70 years of Geneva conventions

All UN member states have ratified the Geneva Conventions that are set to protect both soldiers and civilians in wars.
PoliticsAugust 14, 201906:21 min
Children at a refugee camp in Syria

Geneva Conventions face new challenges

The Geneva Conventions, the base of international humanitarian law, were adopted 70 years ago. Are they still relevant?
Human RightsAugust 12, 2019
DW Euromaxx, Weinfest der Superlative

Wine festival of superlatives

The Fête des Vignerons in the Swiss town of Vevey is only held once every 20 to 25 years.
CultureAugust 3, 201904:11 min
Revelers dressed in costumes join in celebrations for Fete des Vignerons

Switzerland celebrates rare wine festival

Swiss and tourists alike are flocking to Vevey to celebrate the region's winemakers in a once-in-a-generation spectacle.
CultureJuly 19, 2019