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Central Swiss city of Lucerne attracts more and more Russians

New tourism figures show the city of Lucerne is a magnet for Russian visitors. While it’s easy enough to interview those that do business with them, the Russians themselves are proving very camera shy, as Swiss TV discovered. (SF/swissinfo.ch)

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Real estate moves to lower dirty money risks

This content was published on They say such a measure is proactive and any money laundering risks remain anecdotal. As the authorities examine whether changes to Swiss law are needed, specialists warn of a significant problem. According to the Swiss government, real estate is not used systematically for money laundering. But a “risk of abuse” exists, especially when deals are…

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Russian business raises stake in small market

This content was published on One observer of Russian business interests in Switzerland estimates that the number of enterprises has nearly doubled in the last five years to reach around 200 separate entities. The presence is still mainly felt in the commodities market with Switzerland trading some 75 per cent of all Russian oil exports. Russian commodities heavyweights Rosneft, Bashneft…

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Russia and Switzerland

This content was published on War and peace, work and leisure, rich and poor, expected and unexpected: regular contacts between Switzerland and Russia go back to the 18th century.

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