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Doctor blamed for death of British assisted suicide companion

This content was published on Mar 11, 2019 The tragedy took place in October 2016 at a Zurich-area apartment provided by Dignitas. It was here that the mother ended her life with the aid of the assisted suicide organisation. However, her daughter fell ill at the apartment, vomiting for half an hour before a Dignitas staff member called for a doctor. A sedative…

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New publication outlines troubled history of ‘administrative detention’

This content was published on Mar 11, 2019 A commission has released the first of a set of publications highlighting the past practice of placing ‘undesirables’ in state facilities.

Education

Essential skills to make the most of Swiss university life

This content was published on Mar 11, 2019 Indian student Shubhangi wishes she had been more prepared to tackle student life and take advantage of opportunities.

Culture

Political (in)correctness lights up Basel carnival

This content was published on Mar 11, 2019 “To the end” is the motto of this year’s Basel carnival, which began on Monday at 4am.

A member of the Ku Klux Klan adjusts his hood

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Swiss police investigate KKK carnival costumes

This content was published on Mar 10, 2019 The Schwyz cantonal police force has interviewed all 12 people who dressed in Ku Klux Klan costumes during carnival celebrations last week.

Swiss Justice Minister Karin Keller-Sutter

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‘No-deal’ Brexit increases terror-related risks, warns Swiss minister

This content was published on Mar 10, 2019 If Britain leaves the EU without a deal, terrorism-related risks could increase, warns Swiss Justice Minister Karin Keller-Sutter.

Eine Frau steht vor einem Graben, der Mann kann diesen schneller überwinden.

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Swiss workplace inequality, by the numbers

This content was published on Mar 10, 2019 We look at five areas in which women are still underrepresented, and how the Swiss compare internationally.

Opinion

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Corruption: Is Trudeau like Blair?

This content was published on Mar 9, 2019 Swiss anti-bribery expert Mark Pieth compares the political scandal currently gripping Canada and the British Aerospace case under Tony Blair.

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Women take to the streets for their rights

This content was published on Mar 8, 2019 International Women’s Day has been marked in Switzerland with public protests, calls for equal pay and the overnight changing of street names.

Education

Scientific research remains male-dominated

This content was published on Mar 8, 2019 Women remain underrepresented in science in Switzerland despite making inroads, an international comparison has shown.

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