Internal Affairs
Weighing the needs of patient and researcher
Voters will have the final say in March on a constitutional amendment aimed at preserving human dignity in biomedical experiments and ensuring freedom of research.
New Post chairman named to reassure public
The government has appointed a new Swiss Post chairman in an effort to put an end to a power struggle at the helm of the state-owned company.
Court rules UBS data transfer to US illegal
A Swiss court has ruled that the handing over of confidential UBS bank details to United States investigators by the Swiss authorities last year was illegal.
Minaret vote was a “lesson in civic spirit”
Two weeks after voters approved a ban on minaret construction, the rightwing Swiss People’s Party deputy Oskar Freysinger gives his reading of events.
Foreign Affairs
Papers say data theft highlights Swiss weakness
The government’s conciliatory tone toward Germany’s plan to use stolen Swiss bank data to find tax cheats shows just how problematic Swiss banking has become, newspapers say.
Switzerland to take in two Guantanamo inmates
The cabinet says it will admit two Guantanamo prisoners on humanitarian grounds. The Uighurs from the Chinese province of Xinjiang have not been charged with any crime.
Baby Doc assets saga takes another twist
Switzerland says it will continue to freeze the assets of former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier in a bid to keep them out of the hands of his family.
Haitians face shelter crisis
More than three weeks after the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti, the government and aid agencies are ramping up relief operations as needs become clearer.
Politics Digest
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February 08, 2010 - 15:23
Climate remains top priority -
February 07, 2010 - 14:30
Swiss businessman acquitted in Libya -
February 06, 2010 - 14:45
Swiss businessman fined in Libya -
February 05, 2010 - 18:42
Few foreign criminals being sent home -
February 04, 2010 - 15:23
Verdict delayed for hostage in Libya -
February 04, 2010 - 12:17
Sino-Swiss relations under threat -
February 03, 2010 - 21:15
Deal to speed extradition of illegal Kosovars -
February 03, 2010 - 15:58
Cabinet condemns German bank data buy -
February 03, 2010 - 14:00
Haiti funds to remain blocked -
February 03, 2010 - 11:39
Arms sanctions against Eritrea approved -
February 02, 2010 - 18:59
Jura authorities approve Guantánamo prisoners -
February 02, 2010 - 17:06
EU immigration slows down
