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Switzerland to issue biometric passports

This content was published on Jun 29, 2005 The United States has given Switzerland and 26 other countries with which it has visa-waiver agreements until October 2005 to start issuing the new travel documents. On Wednesday the cabinet gave the green light to a five-year pilot project to test out the new travel document. The project is expected to cost SFr14 million ($11…

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Women’s campaign group keeps up the fight

This content was published on Jun 29, 2005 On Saturday, FIZ – the information centre for women from Africa, Asia, Latin America and eastern Europe – is marking its 20th anniversary, and some notable successes. But the campaign group says there are still hurdles to overcome and the work on behalf of oppressed immigrants will continue. The Zurich-based organisation offers legal advice and…

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Swiss peace workers receive recognition

This content was published on Jun 29, 2005 The women, who promote the causes of peace, justice and human dignity, include five Swiss nominees. The list was compiled by a Swiss-based association, 1,000 Women for the Nobel Peace Prize 2005, which launched the project in 2003 to raise public awareness of the contribution to peace being made by women worldwide. What began as…

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List of 1,000 women for peace prize unveiled

This content was published on Jun 29, 2005 The project aims to raise awareness about the work women do around the world in the cause of peace and human rights. The 1,000 women who are being collectively nominated for the prestigious prize come from more than 150 countries. Nearly 2,000 candidates were put forward to be included on the list and those in…

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Annan welcomes Swiss UN reform plans

This content was published on Jun 28, 2005 She was speaking in New York following talks with the UN secretary-general, Kofi Annan. Calmy-Rey said Annan was grateful for Switzerland’s proposals to overhaul the world body, including the Security Council. She said boosting the UN’s credibility was in the interest of Switzerland’s foreign policy which aims to promote human rights and international legal standards.…

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Maternity benefit finally sees light of day

This content was published on Jun 28, 2005 As of July 1, all working women in Switzerland will qualify for a minimum of 14 weeks’ maternity leave, at 80 per cent of their normal salary. Two generations ago, Swiss voters – who were all male at the time – decided to include some family-friendly protections in the constitution, including the possible provision of…

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Public broadcaster envisages cuts

This content was published on Jun 28, 2005 The country’s public broadcaster said it was facing a SFr160 million ($125 million) shortfall in its budget within four years. SBC’s director-general Armin Walpen said the company had to save about SFr80 million from 2007 in an effort to make up for lower income and planned investments. The cuts are to be divided between the…

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Swiss talk and read away their free time

This content was published on Jun 27, 2005 The survey found that social background, salary and education are determining factors in what leisure activity is chosen. Just over 75 per cent of respondents said they read every day, while 20.8 per cent said going for a stroll was their favourite daily pastime. The survey, which was published on Monday, is based on 5,220…

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Neuchâtel sends a shiver down the spine

This content was published on Jun 27, 2005 Star guests attending this year’s event include veteran Hollywood director Terry Gilliam and Japanese horror meister Kiyoshi Kurosawa. From humble beginnings the festival, which has never shied away from blood and gore, has established itself as the European capital for horror, sci-fi and action movies. This year it could even be argued that the event…

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