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From humanitarian aviation and party finances to "No 10 million Swiss" - this is what Switzerland is currently dealing with.

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This content was published on Plans for a Swiss humanitarian airline, a party accounting blunder and the “No to Ten Million” initiative – here’s what’s making news in Switzerland today.

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This content was published on The ‘cheese war’ is declared between Switzerland and Austria.

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Welcome to our selection of the most important - and most interesting - stories from Switzerland over the last seven days.

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Trick or treat? Halloween brings sweets for kids – and political scares for adults.

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This content was published on Trick or treat? Halloween brings sweets for kids – and political scares for adults.

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A new Europe-focused newsletter by three young Swiss journalists, falling profits at Swiss International Air Lines, and a dispute over Jörg Bucherer’s billion-franc inheritance – here’s what’s making headlines today.

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This content was published on A new Europe-focused newsletter by three young Swiss journalists, falling profits at SWISS, and a dispute over Jörg Bucherer’s billion-franc inheritance.

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This content was published on On Wednesday: the Libor scandal catches up with UBS as a former trader seeks $400 million in damages.

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This content was published on Housing shortages, cruise ship crime and a “crunchy” alliance feature in Tuesday’s briefing.

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This content was published on Flims, Laax and Falera have bought back their ski area for CHF100 million to protect it from foreign investors.

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This content was published on Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

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The first SBC poll ahead of the federal vote on November 30 shows “no” to the taxation of large inheritances and divided opinions on civic service for all. Also, it’s mushroom season – but be careful which ones you pick!

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This content was published on The first SBC poll ahead of the federal vote on November 30 shows a no to the taxation of large inheritances and divided opinions on civic service for all. Also, it’s mushroom season – but be careful which ones you pick!

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Humanitarian aid for Gaza, the village of Brienz and self-driving taxis top today’s Swiss news.

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This content was published on Humanitarian aid for Gaza, the village of Brienz and self-driving taxis top today’s Swiss news.

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The Swiss franc’s strong reputation tops the headlines in our selection of Wednesday's news.

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This content was published on The Swiss franc’s strength dominates today’s headlines.

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A cross-border commuter living in France obtains a seat in the Swiss parliament, while a study quantifies the hostility experienced by people elected in the legislature.

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This content was published on A Swiss living in France takes a seat in parliament, as a study sheds light on the hostility faced by elected officials.

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This content was published on The Radical-Liberals says yes to the EU agreements and the People’s Party makes great strides in cantonal elections.

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The key international story this week was the cessation of fighting in Gaza and the release of the last Israeli hostages. But the Middle East crisis continues to dominate Swiss headlines.

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This content was published on Tensions over Gaza and a tough week for the economy have dented Switzerland’s image of calm and stability.

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Electric mobility is struggling, but medical research is at the top of the agenda in our selection of Swiss news this Friday.

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This content was published on Electric mobility is losing momentum, but medical innovation leads the headlines in Switzerland this Friday.

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This content was published on Nestlé announces that it will cut 16,000 jobs, while Swiss construction workers decide to strike.

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This content was published on On Wednesday: the Swiss Federal Railway’s much-loved half-fare travelcard is the subject of speculation, while the fallout from Saturday’s riots in Bern continue.

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A man packs cardboard boxes into a van during a house moving, pictured on January 31, 2009 in Zurich, Switzerland. (KEYSTONE/Urs Jaudas) Ein Mann verstaut am 31. Januar 2009 in Zuerich waehrend eines Umzuges Kartonschachteln in einem Lieferwagen. (KEYSTONE/Urs Jaudas)

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This content was published on Swiss are leaving home later than ever. Plus, could UBS one day leave Switzerland altogether?

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In Switzerland, as elsewhere, the release of the last Israeli hostages is the main event of the day.

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This content was published on In Switzerland, as elsewhere, the release of the last Israeli hostages dominates the news.

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