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Swiss CHF1.3bn payment to EU ‘conditional on bank access’

This content was published on Dec 6, 2017 Last month, Swiss President Doris Leuthard announced that Switzerland would renew its so-called ‘cohesion fundExternal link’ payment to the EU, aimed at tackling unemployment and poverty in eastern Europe. The 10-year funding package, part of Switzerland’s complex bilateral relationship with the EU, is due for renewal. But it now appears there is a condition –…

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A quarter-century of Switzerland’s special status in Europe

This content was published on Dec 5, 2017 Some 25 years before Britons voted to leave the European Union, Swiss people cast their ballot in a similar vote with far-reaching implications.

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Swiss Senate rejects New Zealand exception

This content was published on Dec 5, 2017 The Senate voted on Tuesday to keep New Zealand on a list of countries with which Switzerland will practice the Automatic Exchange of Information.

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Retirement and pensions furrow Swiss brows

This content was published on Dec 5, 2017 Voters in Switzerland are worried about retirement – in particular, the state’s old age pension system.

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How recycling trash could help Africa

This content was published on Dec 5, 2017 When she visits African countries, Swiss parliamentarian Isabelle Chevalley asks to be taken to rubbish dumps.

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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.

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