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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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Pension reform compromise put to consultation

This content was published on Dec 13, 2019 The government has presented plans for a reform of Switzerland's compulsory occupational pension scheme.

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Plans for new Swiss human rights body under scrutiny

This content was published on Dec 13, 2019 The Swiss government has decided to set up a national human rights institution, but NGO groups have criticised the funding as insufficient.

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Outright burka ban faces opposition in parliament

This content was published on Dec 12, 2019 Swiss parliamentarians have supported a plan to oblige people to show their faces during identity checks and visits to social security authorities.

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Green Party bid for seat in Swiss government fails

This content was published on Dec 11, 2019 Parliament has confirmed the members of the Swiss government for the next four years.

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A pluralistic government built on consensus

This content was published on Dec 10, 2019 A look at the issues affecting Switzerland's multi-party government, which will be elected for a four-year term on Wednesday.

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Why the Swiss government system is (not) ready for reform

This content was published on Dec 10, 2019 How justified are the Green Party's ambitions to win a seat in the Swiss government on December 11?

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Swiss firm RUAG still ranks among top 100 arms sellers

This content was published on Dec 9, 2019 RUAG retained its rank of 95th in 2018. In line with a government decision, the technology group is splitting next year so that units catering to the Swiss Armed Forces are distinct from those serving the international market.External link MRO Switzerland (RUAG MRO Holding AG) and RUAG International (RUAG Holding AG) will be created on January 1, 2020, under the umbrella of the new holding…

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Why everyone has an interest in ending the conflict in Ukraine

This content was published on Dec 9, 2019 A long-awaited summit in Paris is aiming to find a way to end the war in Ukraine. A Swiss diplomat active in the region shares his thoughts.

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