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2019 in numbers: from lenient prison sentences to Santa school

This content was published on Dec 30, 2019 Here’s a look back at some memorable statistics from swissinfo.ch stories over the past year, including the 20 candles on our birthday cake!

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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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The Swiss behind the world’s ‘most beautiful’ bookshop

This content was published on Dec 21, 2019 The world-famous El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookshop in Argentina’s capital owes its existence to an entrepreneurial family with Swiss roots.

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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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