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Relations between Switzerland and Russia remain tense

This content was published on Sep 26, 2018 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis met his Russian counterpart, Sergueï Lavrov, on Tuesday to discuss reports of Russian espionage activities.

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Outgoing economics minister should be replaced by a woman, say papers

This content was published on Sep 26, 2018 While praising outgoing Economics Minister Johann Schneider-Ammann, the press almost unanimously called for his replacement to be a woman.

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Switzerland wants EU deal except its biggest party

This content was published on Sep 26, 2018 Almost two-thirds of Swiss want Switzerland to hammer out a framework agreement with the European Union.

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Swiss president warns against nationalism in UN speech

This content was published on Sep 25, 2018 In his speech at the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Alain Berset called for better cooperation between countries.

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Housing headache for small delegations in International Geneva

This content was published on Sep 25, 2018 Geneva has for years suffered a chronic lack of affordable housing. This also affects smaller delegations to UN and international sessions.

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Schneider-Ammann in pictures

This content was published on Sep 25, 2018 We take a colourful look back at some scenes from Johann Schneider-Ammann’s political career.

Swiss economics minister announces retirement

This content was published on Sep 25, 2018 Swiss Economics Minister Johann Schneider-Ammann will leave the Federal Council (executive body) by the end of the year, it has been confirmed.

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Ethical food proposals brushed off the table

This content was published on Sep 23, 2018 Swiss voters have snubbed proposals to improve food quality and protect local farming but agriculture issues remain high on the political agenda.

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Voters approve ‘burka ban’ in St Gallen

This content was published on Sep 23, 2018 Face coverings have been banned in public in canton St Gallen in northeastern Switzerland.

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Vote results: September 23, 2018

This content was published on Sep 23, 2018

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