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Police and demonstrators clash in Zurich

This content was published on Sep 17, 2011 The Swiss News Agency reported that the police stepped in with water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the protestors who were trying to prevent the anti-abortionists marching towards the town centre. There were further clashes when the marchers returned for the closing ceremony of their rally, an interdenominational service. As the service…

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Culture of credit seducing Swiss youth

This content was published on Sep 17, 2011 In addition, 44 per cent of people who receive social security benefits are in the same 18-25 age-group, according to the Federal Commission for Childhood and Youth. “I’m on a disability pension,” said Carlos, 24. “After I have paid the rent and health insurance, I have SFr1,480 ($1,685) for the month. I have a rental…

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Italian-Swiss talks yield progress in tax row

This content was published on Sep 16, 2011 The Senate said Italy should sign a deal similar to those recently struck with Britain and Germany, in which Switzerland agreed to tax money British and German citizens kept in Swiss accounts. Following talks between Swiss and Italian parliamentary officials on Friday, the head of the Senate’s foreign affairs committee, former Prime Minister Lamberto Dini,…

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Cabinet pushes for electronic patient records

This content was published on Sep 16, 2011 Interior Minister Didier Burkhalter said the creation of a legal basis was key for a success of electronic patient records. Participation in the electronic system should be voluntary for patients and health insurers would not have access, according to the proposals. The head of the cantonal health directors, Carlo Conti, said the law was necessary…

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Cabinet backs paying staff in euros

This content was published on Sep 16, 2011 The government said it would be an extreme measure that would not afford workers proper protection against the economic consequences of the strong Swiss franc. A motion had been brought by two parliamentarians calling for the ban. The inter-professional trade union Unia also submitted a petition to the cabinet calling for an end to Swiss…

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Real estate moves to lower dirty money risks

This content was published on Sep 16, 2011 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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Go-ahead given to return Libyan assets

This content was published on Sep 15, 2011 A spokeswoman from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) confirmed on Thursday that Switzerland received the go-ahead at the beginning of the week. She said the money would not go to Libya’s National Transitional Council but to international or Libyan humanitarian organisations. Seco said the SFr350 million did not originate from the Gaddafi clan…

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Press criticises decision to boost army budget

This content was published on Sep 15, 2011 On Wednesday, the House of Representatives followed the Senate in approving SFr600 million ($682 million) more each year for the army than proposed by the cabinet, and agreeing to use some of the additional funds to finance the purchase of new fighter jets. The new figure will give army heads SFr5 billion a year to…

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Arab refugees return home following revolutions

This content was published on Sep 14, 2011 Whether that return is temporary or permanent undoubtedly depends on developments in these countries and the outcome of the transitional period they are going through. For a long time, Switzerland has been known as a country of immigration and a haven for those seeking security and stability. Thousands of Arab nationals have emigrated to Switzerland,…

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Parliament opts for bigger army and new jets

This content was published on Sep 14, 2011 On Wednesday the House of Representatives followed the Senate in setting the minimum number of troops at 25 per cent higher than the figure proposed by the cabinet. A majority of centre-right and rightwing parties argued that the country’s prosperity and security depended on having forces of a sufficient size. However, their opponents on the…

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