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Four dual citizens still being held in Turkey

This content was published on Nov 3, 2018 The individuals had either been arrested or prevented from leaving Turkey in the aftermath of a failed coup in 2016. The foreign affairs ministry said in July that the individuals were being held on suspicion of belonging to banned organisations. One dual national remains in Turkish custody, the foreign affairs ministry confirmed to the Swiss…

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Doctors’ wages, beggars and a political expenses scandal

This content was published on Nov 3, 2018 Almost every article published by swissinfo.ch contains a percentage, an age, an amount of money or some other figure.

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Swiss-EU talks reaching conclusion, says minister

This content was published on Nov 3, 2018 In an interview with newspapers from the Tamedia group, Cassis also cast doubt on whether the Swiss would immediately sign on to a United Nations migration pact. “We are actually at the end of our negotiations, but that doesn’t mean a deal with the EU is a sure thing,” the foreign affairs minister said of…

members of Geneva council at press conference

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Geneva expenses scandal sparks calls for more transparency

This content was published on Nov 2, 2018 Members of the Geneva city council are under fire for claiming exorbitant amounts for expenses, such as champagne, taxis and telephone bills.

NGO Operation Libero members cheer result of the 2016 vote on a hardline initative

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Wanted: politicians with liberal, European profile

This content was published on Nov 1, 2018 An unusual ad in the Swiss press has caught public attention. A political movement is looking for candidates for the 2019 parliament elections.

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How drones are shedding their military image and moving into cities

This content was published on Oct 31, 2018 As commercial drone applications grow, military associations must be set aside to foster acceptance, writes swissnex Boston's Francesco Bortoluzzi.

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Swiss media alarmed by Bolsonaro victory in Brazil

This content was published on Oct 29, 2018 Swiss media are apprehensive about Jair Bolsonaro's victory at the ballot box in Brazil.

Demonstranten mit Transparenten, auf denen Solidarität mit und gleiche Rechte für die Ausländer gefordert wurden

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The pioneers of a more open migration policy

This content was published on Oct 28, 2018 Forty years ago, 3,000 people gathered on Parliament Square, demanding a more humane policy towards foreigners based on equal rights.

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Are cows happier with their horns?

This content was published on Oct 26, 2018 Animal welfare is at the heart of the promoters of the cow horn initiative. Voters have the final say on the proposal on November 25.

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Swiss project recruits more migrant and refugee nurses

This content was published on Oct 25, 2018 The SESAME project, set up three years ago, has seen 444 people graduate from its nursing training programme. Nine out of 10 graduates have found work within the health sector, it was announced on Thursday. Given the success of the scheme, it is envisioned that hundreds of migrants will be put through training every year…

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