Good morning, it’s Kasmira, and today we’re covering the hold-up of the Ocean Viking rescue ship in Sicily, a week-long event in Geneva aimed at fostering science diplomacy, and Swiss researchers’ plea to rejoin the EU’s major research funding programme.

And, as Antonio Guterres’ second term as UN secretary general gets underway, this opinion piece asks can he make his mark and reassert the organisation’s relevance on the global stage?

13.01.2022

On our radar

The Ocean Viking, held at Trapani port in Sicily. (Credit: Anthony Jean/SOS Mediteranée)

⚓ Migrant rescue ship Ocean Viking blocked at Italian Port. SOS Mediterranée, the NGO that operates the vessel, said the Ocean Viking has been detained in the Sicilian port of Trapani after inspectors took issue with the registration of containers on the deck of the ship. It comes a year after the ship was allowed to set sail about being blocked at port for five months over alleged safety issues.

Geneva Solutions (EN)

Here's what else is happening

🔬 Swiss researchers make plea to be allowed to rejoin Horizon Europe.
Geneva Solutions (EN)
🕐 António Guterres’s hour. What legacy will he leave after his second term?
Critical Legal Thinking (EN)
🔭 Science and diplomacy week to be held in Geneva in May, organised by a coalition of Geneva and Swiss organisations.
Geneva Solutions (EN)
🪖NATO offers arms talks with Russia to avert 'real risk' of conflict, says its willing to discuss missiles, confidence measures.
Reuters (EN)
⚖️ Refereeing the war on terror. An interview with Swiss judge Daniel Kipfer who spent three years overseeing the UN’s main terrorism list.
Swissinfo (EN)

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