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Leuthard discusses trade at Berlin fair

This content was published on Jan 17, 2008 The event – the largest of its kind in Europe – allows consumers to get a glimpse of the upcoming products and trends, producers to test-market ideas, and provides a forum for governments to discuss agriculture policies. Leuthard will hold bilateral talks with her European counterparts on trade liberalisation with the European Union, origin labelling,…

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Couchepin urges better cultural understanding

This content was published on Jan 16, 2008 He made the comments during the traditional New Year’s address to the 120 or so foreign diplomats resident in Switzerland. Couchepin said relations between different cultures, religions and civilisations were not always easy and that Switzerland, a crossroads of cultures and religions, had had to learn about peaceful coexistence in a confined space. “Switzerland has…

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Fust named head of Global Humanitarian Forum

This content was published on Jan 16, 2008 The 63-year-old ambassador, who steps down from the SDC at the end of April, will take up his position in May and will be in charge of implementing the strategy set by the foundation’s board. Kofi Annan, former United Nations Secretary-General and president of the forum, said the forum, which was founded in June based…

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Public supports river naturalisation

This content was published on Jan 15, 2008 The Swiss Fisheries Federation, which commissioned the survey and is backing a people’s initiative demanding change, claims 90 per cent of rivers are obstructed, channelled or influenced by power plants. The poll carried out by the gfs Zurich institute found that almost 80 per cent of people supported moves to restore the natural condition of…

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This content was published on Jan 14, 2008

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Clarity demanded on terrorism blacklist

This content was published on Jan 14, 2008 There are currently 480 banned individuals and companies, including a businessman, Youssef Nada, who was investigated by the Swiss authorities for having suspected links with the militant Islamic al-Qaeda organisation. The aim of the initiative, put forward jointly with Sweden, Denmark and Liechtenstein, is to set up an independent panel which would check the validity…

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Swiss role in hostage release was discreet

This content was published on Jan 12, 2008 However, she said media pressure surrounding another hostage – former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt – might be negative. “We prepared the groundwork which made the release possible,” while working “in the background” Calmy-Rey explained in an interview with the Lausanne newspaper Le Matin. She said Switzerland had been the first country to have contact…

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Economics minister wants to help farmers

This content was published on Jan 12, 2008 In an interview in Saturday’s Schweizer Bauer (Swiss Farmer), Leuthard said that it was unfair to expect farmers to adapt to changes every four years. “We need laws that create security and clarity in the long term,” she commented, adding there was no other sector that came up for discussion in politics so frequently. “I…

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Release of Colombian hostages welcomed

This content was published on Jan 11, 2008 In a statement, the foreign ministry offered its services to help find humanitarian solutions for all hostages and prisoners. “Switzerland is delighted and relieved to hear of the release of Clara Rojas and Consuelo González, and salutes the efforts of those who made this possible,” it said. Switzerland – together with France and Spain –…

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Army chief outlines his priorities

This content was published on Jan 9, 2008 Roland Nef said the proposal by an environmental group would limit air force training opportunities in the Swiss Alps. The issue will come to a nationwide vote on February 24. Nef, who took over from Christophe Keckeis on January 1, was speaking at a news conference in Bern. Asked about the shortage of army pilots,…

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