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Government’s reticence over Julian Assange criticised

This content was published on Dec 29, 2019 The UN special rapporteur against torture has criticised the Swiss government for failing to support the founder of Wikileaks.

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How Swiss cartoonists saw 2019

This content was published on Dec 28, 2019 It’s hard to top the absurdity of a president wanting to buy another country. Here’s how Swiss political cartoonists illustrated 2019.

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Government ministers send more than good wishes with holiday cards

This content was published on Dec 26, 2019 The images and messages in the holiday cards from the seven members of the Swiss government could not be more different from one another.

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Ministerial flights bone of contention amid green transport drive

This content was published on Dec 24, 2019 The seven members of the Federal Council (government ministers) have justified their continued use of private jets by pointing out that the fleet’s 13 pilots need to be airborne for a minimum number of hours to meet the conditions for their flying licenses. Last year, pilots were obliged to take the jets on empty flights…

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Switzerland proceeds with historic nuclear shutdown

This content was published on Dec 20, 2019 The 47-year-old Mühleberg nuclear power plant, near Bern, was permanently switched off on Friday.

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Poll finds tighter anti-homophobia rules have broad support

This content was published on Dec 20, 2019 A ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation is headed for approval at the ballot box in February, according to pollsters.

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Parliament approves CHF6 billion fighter jet package

This content was published on Dec 19, 2019 Both chambers of parliament have now accepted plans proposed by the government to buy up to 30 new fighter jets, a step it says is vital for the stability and security of the country. As the current fleet of fighters used by the army are nearing the end of their use period, the government says,…

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Parliament takes small step towards more transparency

This content was published on Dec 17, 2019 The Swiss Senate has rejected a people’s initiative demanding more transparency around financing in politics, proposing an alternative softer reform.

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Swiss embassy worker arrested in Sri Lanka

This content was published on Dec 16, 2019 Police in Sri Lanka have arrested a local employee of the Swiss embassy in Colombo, accusing her of “fabricating false evidence” relating to a kidnapping incident some weeks ago.

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Ship owner charged with fraudulently claiming Swiss state funds

This content was published on Dec 16, 2019 Switzerland underwrites the debts of several ocean-going vessels that make up its merchant navy, which was formed just after the Second World War to guarantee supplies to the landlocked country. In return, Switzerland retains the right to requisition these ships in times of crisis. The credit guarantee system was disbanded in 2016 following allegations of…

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