The Swiss foreign minister says the international community has to deliver targeted and rapid aid to Afghanistan.
Ignazio Cassis was speaking at the UN donor conference in Geneva yesterday. He says the Taliban must ensure the safety of humanitarian workers, and respect the rights of the people – especially women and girls.
The aim of the international conference is to fight hunger in the troubled country and maintain public life.
Heavy snow causes chaos
Heavy snowfall across central parts of the country brought chaos, cancelled trains, blocked roads and children building snowmen on the autoroute.
Geneva car tax issue dominates Grand Council
Although it wasn’t on the agenda for last night’s meeting of the Geneva Grand Council, the issue of the new vehicle tax dominated proceedings.
Franc strongest against euro
It’s good news for cross border shopping and frontaliers – the franc has reached its highest level against the Euro.
SRG/SSR faces massive cuts
Are the days numbered for public service broadcasting?
People now back nuclear power
A new survey suggests public opinion towards nuclear power has changed dramatically.
4m e-vignettes sold
Four million people last year chose to forgo the sticky mess of a vignette on their car and bought an electronic one instead.
