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Government closes two asylum centres ‘until further notice’

This content was published on Sep 9, 2019 The State Secretariat for Migration intends to save around CHF30 million by temporarily closing accommodation in federal asylum centres.

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Banknotes, snowfall and forced internments

This content was published on Sep 7, 2019 Here are some of the week's most interesting statistics, reflecting what happened in the news.

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Green parties consolidate gains in latest Swiss election poll

This content was published on Sep 5, 2019 Environmentalist groups have continued to win support while the right looks set to lose ground according to the latest SBC election barometer.

Thomas Suessli with defence Minister Viola Amherd

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Cyberdefence specialist to be new army chief

This content was published on Sep 4, 2019 The Swiss government has named former banker Thomas Süssli as new army chief from the end of this year.

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Swiss mattress manufacturer linked to neo-Nazi group

This content was published on Sep 4, 2019 On its website, White RexExternal link describes itself as a “Russian mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion, aggressive clothing, and sports gear company that advocates pan-European pride and traditional values.” “White Rex encourages all Europeans to embrace the warrior spirit of their ancestors, and fight back against the modern world,” the promotional text goes on to…

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Swiss court orders Bosnian Serb murder suspect to be extradited

This content was published on Sep 2, 2019 A Swiss court says a Bosnian Serb man accused of murdering a Muslim family and couple must be extradited to Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Economics minister defends Mercosur deal and casts doubt on EU deal before next year

This content was published on Sep 1, 2019 Amid criticism, the Swiss economics minister defends the recent Mercosur deal and says an EU deal is unlikely before next year.

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Swiss companies razzed for bad data management

This content was published on Aug 29, 2019 The Big Brother Awards for failure to protect client data have been announced, with several prominent Swiss institutions winning the uncoveted prizes.

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Meat in Switzerland costs 2.3 times the EU average

This content was published on Aug 28, 2019 Meat costs 2.3 times more in Switzerland than the European Union average. The priciest EU country for meat, Austria, is 1.46 times the average.

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