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Families of 1,658 missing Kosovans still search for loved ones

Dans l attente de corps d Albanais du Kosovo découverts dans une fosse commune aux abords de Belgrade

This content was published on Jun 29, 2017 A two-day conference this week in Geneva aims to relaunch the process of identifying 1,658 people who disappeared during the war in Kosovo.

Switzerland’s Federal Chancellor Walter Thurnherr

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The Swiss ‘don’t lead, we coordinate’

This content was published on Jun 29, 2017 As Switzerland’s Federal Chancellor, Walter Thurnherr has unique insights into the inner workings of the country’s government.

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Swiss army ponders conscription for women

This content was published on Jun 29, 2017 In the future, women could be called up to serve in the Swiss army or civil protection service alongside men.

Foreign Minister Burkhalter (left), cabinet spokesman Simonazzi

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Swiss put off key decisions on EU ties

This content was published on Jun 28, 2017 The government has confirmed plans to seek a comprehensive framework treaty to bolster bilateral relations with the European Union.

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Expert warns of growing network of Swiss jihadists

This content was published on Jun 28, 2017 Switzerland could become a hotbed of Islamist militants grown up in the country, according to a senior security expert.

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On the value of pensioners living abroad

This content was published on Jun 27, 2017 The centre-right Radical Party is considering cuts to old age pensions for those living outside Switzerland. Reactions have been furious.

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Basel police archives reveal lives of past city residents

This content was published on Jun 27, 2017 Nazi sympathisers, a brothel owner, a political refugee and an independent young woman – all feature in Basel’s archive of immigration police files.

Data protection commissioner Adrian Lobsiger followed by a TV camera

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Watchdog warns against curbing access to public data

This content was published on Jun 26, 2017 The data protection watchdog has criticised plans by the government to limit public access to official documents.

Two artillery shells in a net by the lakeshore

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No present danger seen from lake munitions dumps

This content was published on Jun 26, 2017 The ministry’s latest environmental impact survey drew the same conclusions as predecessors in 2008 and 2012 – namely that the munitions were not leaking and the water contained toxins of such minute levels that the water is safe to drink. In 2012, it concluded that it is better to leave the munitions where they are…

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Politician targets old age pensioners abroad

This content was published on Jun 23, 2017 A proposal by the head of a major centre-right party to cut old age pensions for beneficiaries living outside Switzerland has caused a public uproar.

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