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Swiss rapped over poor data on gun ownership

This content was published on Aug 28, 2007 The latest Small Arms Survey, published by the Geneva-based Graduate Institute of International Studies (GIIS), criticises Switzerland’s lack of transparency over reliable statistics on firearms. Switzerland ranks behind the United States, Yemen and Finland, but ahead of Iraq in the per capita count, and in position 22 overall. Civilians globally own approximately 650 million handguns…

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Swiss pursue development of federalism

This content was published on Aug 28, 2007 Fribourg University’s Federalism Institute is leading the charge, inviting researchers from around the world and providing experts for conflict regions. For Thomas Fleiner, head of the institute, it’s not about exporting Swiss federalism. In fact he hates the idea. “Our job is to stimulate research that will lead to solutions adapted to situations very different…

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Defending democratic values

This content was published on Aug 28, 2007 But Thomas Wipf says the principles of human dignity, religious freedom and the separation of church and state must not be compromised by the growth of some faiths. Wipf, who also serves as president of the Federation of Swiss Protestant Churches, believes the council can help preserve religious peace in Switzerland in an evolving religious…

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Klavierduo Adrienne Soos / Ivo Haag. Works for Piano Duo.

This content was published on Aug 28, 2007

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Religion in Switzerland

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Religion becomes an issue at elections

This content was published on Aug 27, 2007 If anything, the Swiss are becoming more secular, and analysts say the decision by some politicians to focus attention on Islam has more to do with strategy than faith. Religion has been an insignificant factor in Swiss politics in recent years. Even the biggest mainstream party with any connection to religious considerations, the Christian Democrats,…

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Swiss helicopters help to douse Greek fires

This content was published on Aug 27, 2007 Bern sent four firefighting helicopters to the region, each able to transport 2,500 litres of water, three of which are due to arrive on Monday. The first helicopter was at the scene on Monday morning, after flying in from Kosovo, where it is normally stationed. Experts from the Swiss foreign and defence ministries flew in…

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King of the ring

This content was published on Aug 27, 2007

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Swiss rugby seeks to convert newcomers

This content was published on Aug 27, 2007 Despite having suitable infrastructure, rugby remains an amateur sport in Switzerland and is still viewed primarily as a game for expatriates. Switzerland is currently ranked a lowly 51st in world rugby and failed to qualify for the 2007 tournament, which starts next month. The country currently has 20 clubs, fielding 23 teams, and has 1,600…

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