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Russian agents ‘tried to spy on Swiss chemicals lab’

This content was published on Sep 14, 2018 Media report: two Russian agents suspected of trying to spy on a Swiss laboratory were arrested in the Netherlands and expelled early this year.

President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker

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‘Time is running out for Switzerland,’ Juncker warns

This content was published on Sep 13, 2018 “Time is running out,” Jean-Claude Juncker said in an interview with Swiss public television, RTS. “Negotiate with me, conclude with me, because within a year I will no longer be there, and you will see.” He warned “it could be really bad” for Switzerland after his departure. Juncker said he wants “a global agreement” and dismissed the…

Pierre Maudet, head of the Geneva cantonal government

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Maudet steps aside from Geneva presidency amid scandal

This content was published on Sep 13, 2018 Embroiled in controversy, Geneva President Pierre Maudet temporarily stepped down from his role as head of the cantonal government, the Swiss news agency Keystone-SDA reported on Thursday.

pierre maudet, walking on a street in Geneva

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Geneva president continues to deny conflict of interest

This content was published on Sep 13, 2018 A report by Swiss public broadcaster SRF has uncovered new links between Lebanese businessmen under-fire Pierre Maudet.

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Swiss-French relations get a boost in Paris

This content was published on Sep 12, 2018 Swiss President Alain Berset has been discussing Swiss-French relations and European politics with French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Parliamentary immunity lifted in alleged corruption case

This content was published on Sep 12, 2018 A former Swiss parliamentarian has been stripped of his immunity, paving the way for a legal investigation into corruption allegations.

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Supplementary benefits – what are they and who receives them?

This content was published on Sep 12, 2018 Reducing financial support for the country’s poorest citizens is triggering heated debates in parliament.

Terre des Hommes workers with Sri Lankan children

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Terre des hommes wins CHF1 million humanitarian award

This content was published on Sep 10, 2018 The Balzan prize-winners have been announced for 2018, with Terre des hommes winning a special award for humanity, peace, and fraternity.

BacheletBachelet, a former Chilean president, made her maiden speech to the UNHuman Rights Council in Geneva on Monday

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Bachelet voices concerns over Myanmar and US in first key speech

This content was published on Sep 10, 2018 The new UN human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet, has highlighted the problematic rights records of world powers as well as the crisis in Myanmar.

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The decade of ballot box upsets is over

This content was published on Sep 10, 2018 Since the last parliamentary elections three years ago, the Swiss people have not adopted a single people's initiative. Is this a turning point?

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