Few signs of progress seen in Kosovo
In the depths of winter, the newly independent state of Kosovo lies under a blanket of snow, but the differences between the ethnic communities cannot be kept hidden for long.
swissinfo.ch travelled through Kosovo with Swisscoy, the Swiss contingent with the Nato-led peacekeeping force, Kfor, visiting both the Serb-dominated north, outside the control of the central Pristina government, and the Albanian-majority south, which is more stable but faces problems of a different kind.
18.02.2012 - 19:00Swiss come into US sights again over Iran
The United States authorities have long been at odds with some Swiss banks, but could soon be turning their sights on Swiss-based commodity traders.
16.02.2012 - 11:00Eritreans brave extreme journey for new life
Eritreans who once wound scarves around their faces to protect against the heat and dust of the Sahara, now wrap up warm against Switzerland’s icy temperatures.
14.02.2012 - 19:00Ambassador believes worst may be over in tax row
The United States’ probe into tax cheats hiding assets in Swiss banks has reached its “low point”, according to America’s ambassador to Bern.
06.02.2012 - 19:41Zurich investigates Turk's genocide comment
The Zurich public prosecutor’s office has launched an initial investigation into Egemen Bagis, Turkey’s European Union affairs minister, over alleged racist remarks.
29.01.2012 - 16:39Europe spoils WEF party in Davos
The continuing European debt crisis dominated debate in Davos and cast a huge cloud over the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) showpiece event.
27.01.2012 - 11:00New Africa emerging to defy the odds
Africa has experienced sustained growth for more than ten years, along with the emergence of a middle and entrepreneurial class.
19.01.2012 - 08:51Hamas visit to Switzerland sparks outcry
A Hamas delegation visiting Geneva has defied protests to attend a session of the Geneva-based Inter-parliamentary Union (IPU) and a university conference on Gaza.
Politics Digest
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February 22, 2012 - 11:23
Extra funds requested to boost innovation -
February 21, 2012 - 12:03
Right and centre attract most campaign funds -
February 20, 2012 - 18:04
ICRC seeks ceasefire in Syria -
February 20, 2012 - 15:05
Serbian migration and crime top talks agenda -
February 20, 2012 - 11:47
Cabinet links aid more tightly to asylum deals -
February 19, 2012 - 15:25
Swiss block spy technology exports to Syria -
February 16, 2012 - 20:12
Sarkozy denies tax haven slur -
February 16, 2012 - 13:31
Health insurers to face closer scrutiny -
February 15, 2012 - 19:59
Joint aid cooperation package published
