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Democracy made world’s longest tunnel possible

This content was published on Dec 10, 2016 People travelling through the Gotthard tunnel when it opens on Sunday to scheduled passenger traffic can thank direct democracy.

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US fails to extradite ex-Wegelin banker

This content was published on Dec 10, 2016 Roger Keller is one of three Wegelin employees indicted by the Department of Justice in 2012 for alleged tax evasion offences. The Swiss private bank was eventually forced to close down under the weight of the criminal prosecution. Keller was arrested in Germany last year under a US extradition request and spent seven months in…

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Asylum centres may have to report suspected terrorists

This content was published on Dec 9, 2016 Swiss public television SRF has seen documents of a consultation process instigated by the government. The ’10 vor 10′ news programme reported on Friday that increased scrutiny of suspicious behavior at asylum centres could be demanded. The plan is to integrate non-governmental groups more closely in the country’s anti-terrorism measures. Several new centres have sprung…

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Charges brought against army chief medical officer

This content was published on Dec 9, 2016 The Attorney General’s office is investigating the allegations, said a press release on Friday. The 54-year-old surgeon, Andreas Stettbacher, who has been in his post since 2009, has been suspended from duties. Neither the defence ministry nor the Swiss attorney general’s office would provide any further details. Stettbacher is responsible for medical care and facilities…

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Lake Geneva cities enjoy ‘least good’ quality of life

This content was published on Dec 9, 2016 Crowded accommodation, burglaries, night-time noise, road injuries – Swiss cities aren't perfect.

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Swiss to take in extra 2,000 Syrian refugees

This content was published on Dec 9, 2016 Switzerland will accept a further 2,000 Syrian refugees over the next two years, the cabinet said on Friday.

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Some Swiss prefer smaller homes

This content was published on Dec 8, 2016 About one of every 10 Swiss households believes it has too much living space, a federal agency reports.

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Arms control: Swiss back German effort

This content was published on Dec 8, 2016 The Swiss government trumpeted a German plan to introduce fresh arms control efforts in Europe.

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Do strict citizenship laws help or hurt integration?

This content was published on Dec 8, 2016 A law pushing for better-integrated new citizens has put on hold one couple's dream of becoming Swiss anytime soon. Does it go too far?

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Leuthard elected Swiss president for 2017

This content was published on Dec 7, 2016 Leuthard was elected to the presidency on Wednesday with 188 votes from parliament. Last year, her predecessor Johann Schneider-Ammann was elected with 136 votes. Leuthard will take over the post from Schneider-Ammann on January 1, 2017 with Health Minister Alain Berset as her vice president. The Swiss presidency is held by a different member of…

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