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Asylum requests drop in first half of 2018

woman and children in asylum seekers centre

This content was published on Jul 27, 2018 The number of asylum requests filed in Switzerland was 7,820 in the first half of 2018, down 14.3% on the previous year.

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This content was published on Jul 26, 2018 Have you been following recent developments in International Geneva? Take our multiple-choice quiz to test your knowledge.

Dystopia Stalker installation in Zurich s banking district

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Swiss expat group turns up heat on banks

This content was published on Jul 24, 2018 The president of the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad pledges to take further steps to address the banking woes of the expat Swiss. community.

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Swiss air ambulance’s CEO warns of increasing regulations

This content was published on Jul 23, 2018 The chief executive of the Swiss air rescue service, REGA, has said the service’s biggest challenge is the increase in bureaucracy.

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Anti-arms trade initiative likely to come to vote

This content was published on Jul 20, 2018 There will most likely be a vote on a people’s initiative to ban the financing of companies that produce war materiel.

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Court rules in favour of ‘well-integrated’ foreigner

This content was published on Jul 20, 2018 Argentinian man who has lived in Switzerland for ten years allowed to stay in the country under the “right to a private life” clause in the ECHR.

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Swiss politician faces expulsion for Hitler comments

This content was published on Jul 18, 2018 A politician who complained about a “one-sided” historical view of Adolf Hitler faces removal by the national party leadership.

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Minister talks up business opportunities after Central Asia visit

This content was published on Jul 18, 2018 Economics Minister Johann Schneider-Ammann announced on Wednesday Switzerland’s goal to strengthen mutual economic opportunities in Central Asia.

Swiss Environment Minister Doris Leuthard

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Swiss minister gives positive report on SDG progress

This content was published on Jul 17, 2018 Switzerland is making good progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a report presented to the United Nations.

An asylum seeker in Zurich indicates his home country to a Swiss official

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Drop in number of rejected asylum seekers on welfare

This content was published on Jul 17, 2018 Just over 8,000 rejected asylum seekers received basic welfare benefits in Switzerland last year worth a total of CHF60 million ($60 million).

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