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Swiss cabinet adds jet fuel ban to Syria sanctions

This content was published on Feb 12, 2015 The Swiss cabinet has added a ban on the sale of jet fuel and fuel additives to the list of sanctions against the Syrian government.

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Switzerland as a symbol of peace and Switzerland 2.0

This content was published on Feb 9, 2015 The recent negotiations in Geneva and Zurich on Iran’s nuclear program have focused attention on the role of Switzerland as a site for diplomacy. Going back to the famous Alabama Claims following the American Civil War (1861-1865), Switzerland, especially Geneva, has hosted numerous arbitrations and negotiations – some public, many off the record. While neutrality…

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Ukrainian president praises Western values

This content was published on Jan 19, 2015 Poroshenko described himself as a president of peace, not war, who fights for Western values like freedom, democracy and tolerance. Ukraine is in the middle of a process of transformation, said Poroshenko, and needs the support of Europe. The Ukrainian president took part in the January 11 march for tolerance in Paris following the terrorist…

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Details of terror plot revealed in suspects’ appeals

This content was published on Jan 19, 2015 The court had stated in all three cases that they had reasonable suspicion to believe that the Iraqis were supporting a terrorist organisation, the Islamic State (IS) – and that they were planning an attack in Europe. The court also found it highly likely that the men would flee and plan further illegal activities if…

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Swiss arrest Liberian war crime suspect

This content was published on Jan 16, 2015 A former Liberian rebel commander has been arrested in Switzerland for war crimes allegedly committed during the country’s civil war in the 1990s.

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Swiss press moved by Charlie mass rallies

This content was published on Jan 12, 2015 The daily Le Temps, dedicated five pages to the weekend events in Paris, including a huge picture of the crowd assembled in streets of the French capital. In its editorial, the paper describes Paris as the “capital of the free world”. Impressed by the sheer numbers gathered to pay respects to the slain journalists, it…

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World leaders march in solidarity with France

This content was published on Jan 11, 2015 The Swiss president joined the leaders of several dozen countries in a march of an estimated 1 million people in Paris.

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Groups urge Switzerland to accept 100,000 Syrians

This content was published on Jan 6, 2015 In an open letter to the authorities, 27 organisations have urged Switzerland to accommodate 100,000 Syrian refugees.

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Swiss among most prepared to defend their country

This content was published on Jan 5, 2015 As many as 39% of the Swiss population is ready to take up arms for their country compared with 29% in France, 21% in Austria and Spain, 20% in Italy and 18% in Germany. That’s according to an online poll conducted by Leger Switzerland, formerly known as Isopublic, which asked 1,000 people older than 18…

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Silent Night in the trenches and barracks

This content was published on Dec 25, 2014 December 25, 1914 was the first Christmas of the First World War. Morale was low among the Swiss soldiers who were guarding the country’s borders. They yearned for peace and, especially, for the love of their families.

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