Stories from Geneva · Switzerland

A call has been made for demonstrations in Geneva to protest the G7 summit being held in Evian. The announcement was made via a social media post. The protests aim to voice opposition to G7 policies and actions.

A film will premiere on Tuesday, May 5th, at the Cinématheque in Geneva. It will also show on May 17th at the Cinéma in Lausanne. The film features music by Dheb and was produced with Chief.

Chiaka, a filmmaker and political science graduate, has released her second feature film in French-speaking Switzerland. Her first film, released in 2017, explored the experiences of Swiss people of African origin and was titled 'Bounty'.

Two birds arrived at a raptor rehabilitation center in very poor condition. One bird was found on the ground after becoming trapped in a hospital enclosure and hitting itself.

Access to certain areas within the museum involves climbing a number of stairs. A special key grants access to all locations for a museum supervisor. The interaction between visible and non-visible individuals is highlighted as.

A museum guard described their role in being present for visitors, noting the importance of regards and smiles. The guard mentioned that 60-70% of museum visitors do not see the guard. Some visitors ask if it is difficult to be on their feet all day.

The UN refugee agency has warned that increased shipping costs, due to the war in the Middle East, are impacting the delivery of aid to refugees in the wider region and Africa. The agency cited the war as an example impacting global humanitarian supply chains. The conflict has entered its fourth year, creating the world's largest displacement crisis. The cost of delivering aid has doubled in recent months, and re-routed shipments around the Cape of Good Hope add up to 25 days in delivery times. The agency's spokeswoman stated the crisis has generated far-reaching ripple effects well beyond the region, with growing consequences for global humanitarian supply chains. The UN Refugee Agency warned that the deteriorating security situation in the Persian Gulf, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, is disrupting maritime traffic.

Trade unionists and politicians criticized a text that would jeopardize bilateral agreements with the European Union and social rights. They also stated it would harm Switzerland's credibility and humanitarian tradition.

The World Meteorological Organization, headquartered in Geneva, released a communique on April 30 stating that rainfall in most of South Asia is likely to be below normal during the southwest monsoon season from June to September.

Patients experiencing mpox episodes face hospitalizations lasting between 10 and 14 days. Those with comorbidities show an increased risk of mortality from the infection. Current treatment for initial episodes involves antibiotics alone, which allows for a recovery rate. The pathology is described as not trivial due to these risks.