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Critics blast ‘dangerous’ Mühleberg decision

This content was published on Jan 27, 2015 The decision by the Swiss Federal Nuclear Safety Inspectorate (IFSN) to back safety measures prolonging the lifespan of the Mühleberg power plant near Bern until 2019 has come under fire from opponents.

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Government says no to energy tax initiative

This content was published on Jan 26, 2015

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Greek voters ‘choose confrontation’

This content was published on Jan 26, 2015 “Electoral earthquake in Greece: victory beyond expectations for Syriza” was the front page headline of Le Temps in Geneva. “Those who fear seeing Greece renounce on the necessary reforms following Syriza’s triumph have legitimate reason to be concerned,” the paper said in an editorial. “Without any government experience, the opposition alliance led by Alexis Tsipras…

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Incident-free WEF meeting draws to a close

This content was published on Jan 25, 2015 This year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos passed by incident free, according to the Swiss army.

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Chevron given Public Eye Award for Ecuador oil damages

This content was published on Jan 23, 2015 The petroleum giant Chevron has received the most tongue-in-cheek designation at the World Economic Forum: the Public Eye Lifetime Award, given to the company with the worst record when it comes to human rights and protecting the planet.

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UN criticises Switzerland over children’s rights

This content was published on Jan 22, 2015 “The situation of children in Switzerland is rather favourable, however we must recognise that there are a number of sensitive issues and shortcomings,” declared ambassador Stefan Cueni, head of the Swiss delegation, which this week defended its child rights record before a UN specialist committee in Geneva. “Some children suffer from poverty, sexual abuse and…

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Asylum requests rise 11% in 2014

This content was published on Jan 22, 2015 The Swiss increase was modest in comparison to the overall figures for Europe, where the number of registered asylum seekers in 2014 reached 600,000, an increase of 35% on 2013. The dramatic increase is a reflection of the historically high number of displaced persons globally, according to a statement on Thursday by the State Secretariat…

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Singing politicians set an example

This content was published on Jan 21, 2015

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Winston Churchill visits Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 20, 2015

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Security measures stepped up for Davos meeting

This content was published on Jan 19, 2015 Security forces are working with a slightly increased threat in the wake of the terrorist attack on the satirical Paris magazine Charlie Hebdo on January 7. However, Graubünden Police Chief Walter Schlegel told the press that “we are well prepared”. Certain measures have been taken to increase security but there has been no concrete threat…

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