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Swiss-aided Tajikistan stands at a crossroads

This content was published on Oct 6, 2008 Corruption and a fragile political situation are posing problems not only for Swiss aid but also for many national and international development organisations in the capital, Dushanbe. The boulevards of Dushanbe are shaded by sycamore, poplar and maple trees. All around are Soviet buildings, monuments of Tajik heroes, lush herbaceous borders and large fountains. Posters…

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Swiss brave criticism for Lebanese coexistence

This content was published on Oct 5, 2008 Mario Aoun made the comment in the context of the three-day visit to Lebanon of Swiss President Pascal Couchepin, which ended on Sunday. Couchepin told his Lebanese counterpart, Michel Sleimane, that Switzerland supports Lebanon in its efforts to achieve national reconciliation and was ready to give assistance if requested. Sleimane came to office just over…

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Couchepin visits “Switzerland of the Middle East”

This content was published on Oct 5, 2008 Couchepin returned home on Sunday after a three-day visit to Lebanon, which was once nicknamed “the Switzerland of the Middle East”. “If the different communities in Lebanon cannot live together in peace, that would be a major failure for the whole of mankind,” Couchepin told his Lebanese counterpart, Michel Sleimane. Security was extremely tight during…

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The longest campaign

This content was published on Oct 5, 2008 Two years ago, no one could have predicted just how dramatic this year’s campaign for president of the United States would become. The two last presidential elections have been very close, and this one will be too. Memories of 2000 and 2004 bring alive one fundamental peculiarity of the US voting system: citizens do not…

Switzerland to represent Russia in South Ossetia

This content was published on Oct 4, 2008 A statement said it had approved an official request made by Russia and details would be discussed with Georgia and Russia in the coming days. Russian ties to the former Soviet republic were severed after the August conflict over the breakaway region of South Ossetia. Switzerland already represents the interests of the United States in…

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Swiss jacket with knife pulled from shops

This content was published on Oct 3, 2008 T.K. Maxx said it removed the Strellson Swiss Cross coats from sale as soon as it became aware that the coats included the promotional gift. Britain has seen a recent spate of knife attacks, particularly among young people, leading to street protests against the crime wave. A total of 27 teenagers have been the victims…

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Low-key politician puts compromise first

This content was published on Oct 3, 2008 Corina Eichenberger, who has been in the job for one year, looks back over the autumn parliamentary session, which was marked by heated discussions over the army and the fate of the defence minister. Her seat is almost in the middle of the semi-circle of the parliamentary chamber. It’s also where many of her colleagues…

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Should smoking be outlawed in all public places in Switzerland?

This content was published on Oct 3, 2008

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“Biden appeared to have the better arguments”

This content was published on Oct 3, 2008 But while American audiences may not have taken away much to change their vote, a Zurich University media expert says Swiss audiences would have identified more with Biden, a Democratic Senator. In an interview with swissinfo, Thomas Hanitzsch said Biden generally gave answers more pleasing to Swiss ears on global warming, foreign policy and the…

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Health insurance premiums set to rise

This content was published on Oct 3, 2008 The exact cost for buying into the country’s basic insurance scheme – a requirement for anyone living in Switzerland – depends on factors such as place of residence and age. The increase is the highest in three years. On average, monthly premiums will cost SFr322.86 ($284.92) per person with a SFr300 deductible. Young adults between…

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