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Despite recent setbacks, democracy is winning

This content was published on Dec 1, 2017 From Erdogan to Hungary, the popularity of electoral democracy appears to be in trouble. Yet the latest research shows it is advancing.

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Albinen cash incentive given green light

This content was published on Dec 1, 2017 The residents of the Alpine village of Albinen have approved plans to attract newcomers by offering them CHF25,000 ($25,400) under certain conditions.

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Switzerland still an attractive tax destination for companies

This content was published on Nov 30, 2017 The “Paying Taxes 2018 ReportExternal link” produced by PwC and the World Bank Group put Switzerland in 19th spot. Top place was shared by Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, followed by Hong Kong, Ireland and Bahrain. Factors affecting the ranking included the tax rate, time needed to comply with regulations, number of tax payments,…

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Where there’s a will, there’s a way

This content was published on Nov 30, 2017 Ola from Aleppo is living proof that if you really go for it, you can succeed.

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Caring for those who cannot afford health coverage

This content was published on Nov 30, 2017 Although public assistance is available to those struggling to pay for care, in the end not everyone is able to get the treatment they need.

Doris Leuthard (esq.) e o presidente de Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

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‘We hope the Portuguese don’t leave Switzerland’

This content was published on Nov 30, 2017 Swiss president Doris Leuthard has reassured Portugal of the important contribution its sizeable community in Switzerland makes to the Swiss economy.

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Syrian government delegation arrives for Geneva UN talks

This content was published on Nov 29, 2017 A Syrian government delegation arrived in Geneva on Wednesday, a day later than expected, to attend United Nations-sponsored peace talks.

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Reports: Israel blocks Swiss officials’ access to Gaza

This content was published on Nov 29, 2017 Israel has decided to block Swiss diplomats’ access to the Gaza Strip in response to continued contact between Swiss officials and Hamas.

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To save or not to save – that is the federal budget question

This content was published on Nov 29, 2017 How much should Switzerland tighten its belt? That’s the big question facing politicians on Wednesday,

Black burka covering the face of a woman

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St Gallen bans burka in public

This content was published on Nov 29, 2017 Parliament in the eastern canton on Tuesday confirmed the ban despite opposition from the cantonal government and leftwing as well as centre-right parties. Under the new law, the burka can be banned in public spaces if the burka-wearing person is considered a threat to security or to “religious or social peace”. St Gallen is the…

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