Bern [ENA] At its meeting on 5 November 2025, the FDFA informed the Federal Council of the short-term measures adopted to provide support to the US peace plan for the Middle East. Switzerland is providing technical expertise in the areas of international humanitarian law, disarmament, and demining. It will be stepping up its humanitarian aid to Gaza and also aims to strengthen the Palestinian Authority. To help implement these   [Full story...]

Wiener Konzerthaus [ENA] From the polished moment the ensemble took the stage in the Mozart-Saal, this concert felt like a statement of artistic mastery, daring interpretation and contemporary relevance. The Arditti Quartet—legendary in the world of new music—delivered a programme whose breadth, distinctiveness and emotional intensity confirmed why they remain at the vanguard of string-quartet interpretation.   [Full story...]