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Make us pay more tax, ‘Patriotic Millionaires’ tell WEF

This content was published on Jan 19, 2022 A group of over 100 members of the super-rich have called on governments to rewrite tax laws to make taxation fairer.

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WEF: China’s Xi warns against ‘Cold War mentality’, pushes cooperation

This content was published on Jan 17, 2022 Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for greater cooperation against Covid-19 in his opening speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF).

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International cooperation to be boosted around Lake Constance

This content was published on Jan 14, 2022 There are plans for an intergovernmental committee to strengthen cooperation between countries around Lake Constance.

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UN expert gives Swiss officials more time to improve prisoner’s detention

This content was published on Jan 14, 2022 UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Nils Melzer has given Switzerland more time to improve prison conditions of Brian “K”.

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US diplomats in Geneva and Paris allegedly hit by ‘Havana Syndrome’

This content was published on Jan 14, 2022 Several American diplomats in Geneva and Paris were reportedly struck with suspected “Havana Syndrome” last year.

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Swiss-Belarusian detainee feels ‘well’, embassy reports

This content was published on Jan 14, 2022 Natallia Hersche is being held in Belarus for taking part in anti-government protests.

Presidents of Austria and Switzerland, military parade

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Swiss president stresses multilateralism in international crises

This content was published on Jan 13, 2022 Swiss President Ignazio Cassis has held talks in Austria about strained ties with the EU and the situation in Ukraine.

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Swiss to send official representative to Beijing Olympics

This content was published on Jan 12, 2022 The pandemic, and not the international calls for a boycott, would be the only thing stopping a Swiss presence at the official opening.

How should democratic countries approach the Beijing Winter Games?

Many rights activists and politicians in the West support a diplomatic boycott of the Olympics next February.

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Alps and Aussies: secrets of a long-lasting, long-distance relationship

This content was published on Jan 12, 2022 The links between Switzerland and Australia go back centuries. Now the pair is moving even closer together.

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