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Russia hits back over Adamov affair

This content was published on Oct 3, 2005 The Swiss authorities have denied the charge, saying the ruling announced on Monday was based solely on judicial grounds. “If the Russians are accusing us, I regret that,” said Rudolf Wyss, spokesman for the Swiss justice ministry. “They are disappointed and we are trying to explain the decision to them.” Wyss was responding to earlier…

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Swiss decide to extradite Adamov to US

This content was published on Oct 3, 2005 Russia denounced the ruling as politically motivated, adding that the priority for extradition should be given to the country from which a person came. Adamov, who is facing charges in the US of stealing up to $9 million (SFr11.7 million) intended for improvements to Russia’s nuclear security, has 30 days to file an appeal with…

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Stiffer penalties demanded for animal abusers

This content was published on Oct 3, 2005 The Zurich-based Foundation for Animals and Law said on Monday that specialised lawyers were also needed to defend animal rights. Animals benefited from less protection last year than in 2003, said the foundation’s director, Antoine Goetschel. Only 453 penal decisions for cruelty were handed down in 2004, 77 less than the year before. “It is…

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Swiss tourists unharmed in Bali suicide blasts

This content was published on Oct 3, 2005 According to the Swiss foreign ministry, all Swiss tourists known to be holidaying in Bali have been contacted and are safe. Two Australians, two Americans and a Japanese man are known to be among the dead, as well as at least 12 Indonesians. The number of dead was revised down to 22 on Monday. The…

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Parliament moots reform of invalidity benefit

This content was published on Oct 3, 2005 As a first step, the House of Representatives is to debate a plan aimed at reducing the number of appeals from unsuccessful applicants. All political groupings are agreed that Switzerland’s invalidity benefit scheme is in urgent need of reform. Last year, the scheme had a deficit of SFr1.6 billion, and debts of over SFr6 billion.…

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Euro 2008 to cost much more than expected

This content was published on Oct 2, 2005 In total, the event will cost the Swiss taxpayer more than SFr178 million ($138 million). Security measures alone make up SFr65.6 million of the overall cost. The federal authorities are expected to provide SFr26.4 million, while the cantons hosting the matches will contribute SFr26.3 million. That leaves SFr12.8 million to be paid by the cantons…

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Swiss democracy – not just cartoon characters

This content was published on Oct 2, 2005 The original DVD of Jean-Stéphane Bron’s unusually successful documentary is already being used as an educational tool to promote global democracy. The film has provided an object lesson in how decisions are really taken in the Swiss parliament, with its lobby groups, power struggles and secret goings-on. Shot in a tense and original style, combining…

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Politicians take on citizenship court ruling

This content was published on Oct 1, 2005 The proposal by the rightwing People’s Party wants to grant the cantons and local authorities full autonomy, overruling the controversial court verdict. In 2003 Switzerland’s highest court ruled that failed candidates for Swiss citizenship must be given a reason for their rejection, in a bid to avoid arbitrary decisions. The judges implicitly outlawed citizenship from…

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Swiss want to combat bird flu at its roots

This content was published on Sep 30, 2005 As part of its prevention efforts, the government ordered an increase in safety measures at the country’s main airports. The funds are earmarked for the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s projects to contain an influenza pandemic, the interior ministry said on Friday. So far, 116 cases of bird flu transmitted to humans have been reported…

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