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Clarity demanded on terrorism blacklist

This content was published on Jan 14, 2008 There are currently 480 banned individuals and companies, including a businessman, Youssef Nada, who was investigated by the Swiss authorities for having suspected links with the militant Islamic al-Qaeda organisation. The aim of the initiative, put forward jointly with Sweden, Denmark and Liechtenstein, is to set up an independent panel which would check the validity…

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Swiss role in hostage release was discreet

This content was published on Jan 12, 2008 However, she said media pressure surrounding another hostage – former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt – might be negative. “We prepared the groundwork which made the release possible,” while working “in the background” Calmy-Rey explained in an interview with the Lausanne newspaper Le Matin. She said Switzerland had been the first country to have contact…

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Economics minister wants to help farmers

This content was published on Jan 12, 2008 In an interview in Saturday’s Schweizer Bauer (Swiss Farmer), Leuthard said that it was unfair to expect farmers to adapt to changes every four years. “We need laws that create security and clarity in the long term,” she commented, adding there was no other sector that came up for discussion in politics so frequently. “I…

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Release of Colombian hostages welcomed

This content was published on Jan 11, 2008 In a statement, the foreign ministry offered its services to help find humanitarian solutions for all hostages and prisoners. “Switzerland is delighted and relieved to hear of the release of Clara Rojas and Consuelo González, and salutes the efforts of those who made this possible,” it said. Switzerland – together with France and Spain –…

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Army chief outlines his priorities

This content was published on Jan 9, 2008 Roland Nef said the proposal by an environmental group would limit air force training opportunities in the Swiss Alps. The issue will come to a nationwide vote on February 24. Nef, who took over from Christophe Keckeis on January 1, was speaking at a news conference in Bern. Asked about the shortage of army pilots,…

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Cat furs cause furore in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 8, 2008 The Swiss association SOS Chats has launched a petition calling for a ban on hunting stray cats, and preparing and exporting cat skins. So far it has attracted over 50,000 signatures, including those of Brigitte Bardot, Michael Schumacher and former Miss Switzerland Lauriane Gilliéron. The ban also has support in parliament: a member of the…

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Pilatus aircraft possibly used in Darfur conflict

This content was published on Jan 8, 2008 A spokeswoman for the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) confirmed reports that her office, along with the foreign ministry, was investigating the claim. “All channels will be activated to clarify exactly what happened,” she said. It is not yet clear what type of aircraft may have been deployed and whether it took part in…

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Couchepin visits Morocco

This content was published on Jan 7, 2008 Both sides hailed bilateral relations, but said they could be strengthened. Couchepin is on a two-day visit to the country aimed at boosting cooperation between Rabat and Bern. Couchepin’s spokesman Jean-Marc Crevoisier said that Switzerland considered Morocco an important partner and a link between Europe and Africa. Talks – also with several other ministers –…

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Couchepin travels to North Africa

This content was published on Jan 6, 2008 One of the highlights is a meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak for talks on cultural, religious and economic issues as well as science projects. Couchepin – who is also interior minister in charge of health, science and culture – is scheduled to launch negotiations with his Egyptian counterpart for an accord on the trade…

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