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‘We hope the Portuguese don’t leave Switzerland’

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

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…

Workers empty the convoys of humanitarian aid in Douma, Syria

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ICRC seeks CHF2 billion for 2018 humanitarian work

This content was published on Nov 28, 2017 The Swiss-run International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it needs over CHF2 billion ($2 billion) to help millions of people next year.

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European Economic Area

This content was published on Nov 28, 2017 Peter Capella reports on the campaign a few weeks ahead of the December 6, 1992 vote on Switzerland joining the European Economic Area.

Switzerland pledges CHF17 million for UN infrastructure development

This content was published on Nov 27, 2017 Switzerland and the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) announced on Monday a programme for boosting developing nation infrastructure.

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Swiss politicians question EU funding

This content was published on Nov 26, 2017 Members of the Swiss People’s Party and the Radical Party have voiced their concerns over the billion-franc-package promised to the European Union.

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Parliamentarians back in the chamber – and at rubbish sites

This content was published on Nov 26, 2017 Here's a selection of the stories we will be bringing you the week of November 27.

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