Canton Zug marks anniversary of shooting incident.
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On September 27, 2001 a man entered Zug’s government building and shot dead 14 people. It was the worst incident of its kind in Switzerland and raised questions about security in a country considered one of the safest places in the world. (SF/swissinfo.ch)
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Gun issue remains controversial
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But observers warn the changes, which will bring Switzerland in line with European Union guidelines and which were approved by the Senate in June, are unlikely to prevent future gun attacks. The EU’s Schengen accord on cross-border crime lays down minimum requirements for acquiring and possessing firearms. Swiss voters agreed to sign up to the…
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