
Swiss to rescue Geneva's multilateral hub with $390 million relief package
Swiss and Geneva authorities approved measures that 'aim to ease acute funding shortfalls' for international organizations.
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Swiss and Geneva authorities approved measures that 'aim to ease acute funding shortfalls' for international organizations.
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