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Cabinet approves legal moves against Libya

This content was published on Jun 6, 2011 The application was made in connection with the case of the two Swiss businessmen, Rachid Hamdani and Max Göldi, who were prevented from leaving Libya in the aftermath of the brief detention in Geneva of a son of Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi in July 2008. The two men spent much of the time living in…

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Survey backs slow shift from nuclear power

This content was published on Jun 5, 2011 Polling institute gfs.Bern found 67 per cent of respondents would vote for ending nuclear power, while 84 per cent agreed that a solution guaranteeing the power needs of Switzerland should not be rushed through. Just 29 per cent backed nuclear power, but that figure rose to 41 per cent when it involved replacing ageing power…

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Bern protestors charged with rioting

This content was published on Jun 5, 2011 Several hundred people gathered for the protest on Saturday, which had been organised on the internet. Canton Bern police said they intervened when protestors started damaging cars and spraying graffiti. According to police, the demonstrators threw steel balls and bottles at officers, who responded with irritant gas and rubber bullets. The protestors said the police started the…

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Calmy-Rey criticises Italian blacklisting

This content was published on Jun 1, 2011 In a meeting with Premier Silvio Berlusconi, Calmy-Rey expressed “incomprehension” that despite the countries’ strong relations, a continuing tax disagreement was becoming worse. “The presence of Switzerland on Italian blacklists is unacceptable and harms the economic ties and mutual investments between our two countries,” she told Berlusconi. She later said there was a common political…

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ILO urges a “new era of social justice”

This content was published on Jun 1, 2011 Among the many issues under consideration, states are expected to approve a new international legal instrument to radically improve the global protection of domestic workers. Speaking to media earlier in the week, ILO Deputy Director General Guy Ryder described the jubilee as “a historic moment for our organisation which is reflected in the number of invited…

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Senate holds on to shelters for home owners

This content was published on May 31, 2011 Opponents, notably from the centre-right Christian Democratic Party, warned of unforeseen risks that made such protected rooms necessary and cautioned against wasting millions of francs in investment. Defence Minister Ueli Maurer said an increasing number of countries were producing nuclear weapons. An estimated 8.6 million people in Switzerland could be housed temporarily in shelters which…

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Red tape to be cut for Swiss abroad voters

This content was published on May 31, 2011 The Senate on Tuesday unanimously followed the House of Representatives in approving a proposal which aims to waive a periodical renewal of a formal application. Both chambers unanimously found it was sufficient for an expatriate to take part in a nationwide ballot to prove his or her interest in democratic rights. Federal Chancellor Corina Casanova…

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Calmy-Rey meets Georgian leaders

This content was published on May 30, 2011 Micheline Calmy-Rey, who holds this year’s rotating Swiss presidency, arrived in Georgia on Sunday for a two day visit. The two sides also discussed Russia’s possible membership of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Georgia, which already belongs to the WTO, has threatened to block Russia’s application. Russia and Georgia fought a lightning war in August…

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“Golden age” of children’s rights could be over

This content was published on May 30, 2011 “The golden age of the rights of the child may be behind us,” said Jean Zermatten after his election. He said the committee faced numerous challenges, including the “endemic delay” in examining reports submitted by different states. He also pointed to a hardening of attitudes and laws in regard to young people in the context…

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Costs of atomic energy opt-out remain unclear

This content was published on May 30, 2011 The cost of electricity is expected to rise, but there should also be positive outcomes for business. However, energy policy experts say they cannot yet give the full economic picture. Opting out of nuclear energy “will have its price” said Energy Minister Doris Leuthard in her announcement on May 25. But how much this will be…

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