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Swisscoy members pulled away from fighting in Macedonia

This content was published on Mar 16, 2001 A Swisscoy spokesman, Felix Endrich, said five members of its mission had been moved ten kilometres away from the Macedonian city of Tetovo towards the city of Erebino. According to Endrich, Swisscoy’s logistical platform was located very close to the Macedonian military barracks in Tetovo, which were the target of shooting attacks by Albanian rebels…

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Switzerland lays groundwork for future EU relations

This content was published on Mar 16, 2001 The announcement came following preliminary talks between the two groups in Brussels on Friday. The Swiss have made it clear since February that they want to be party to the full Schengen and Dublin agreements, which are chiefly concerned with border and asylum issues. The negotiators are seeking to exploit a window of opportunity for…

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Swiss foundation honours work of Afghan doctor

This content was published on Mar 16, 2001 The prize was set up in memory of the former St Gallen police chief, Paul Grüninger, who during the Second World War saved the lives of several hundred Jews and other refugees. It is awarded to individuals or organisations deemed to have made a significant contribution towards safeguarding the freedom and dignity of others. In…

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Controversy over how Lausanne should honour outgoing IOC president

This content was published on Mar 16, 2001 Lausanne calls itself the Olympic capital, and Samaranch has done as much as anyone to put the IOC and Lausanne on the map. Some would argue that his contribution merits the city’s highest civic award, the Citizen of Honour. But reports say the municipal authorities intend to give the Spaniard no more than the “Keys…

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Rightwing launches broadside against overseas military cooperation

This content was published on Mar 16, 2001 Launching the campaign on Friday, opponents of planned new army laws said they were in breach of Swiss neutrality and the country’s long-standing humanitarian tradition. Their aim is to persuade Swiss voters to reject the changes, when the issue goes to a nationwide vote in June. Speakers, including Blocher, accused the government of surreptitiously trying…

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Rocky road ahead for the Christian Democrats

This content was published on Mar 15, 2001 Under Durrer’s leadership, the party made a significant shift towards the right, exposing fault lines on issues such as the proposed legislation of abortion and the timetable for negotiations on Swiss membership of the European Union. Durrer himself blamed internal party divisions for his surprise resignation after four years at its helm, and analysts agree…

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Durrer leaves Christian Democrats for job at UBS

This content was published on Mar 15, 2001 Announcing his surprise resignation on Thursday, Durrer, 50, said he would step down on May 12, after four years as president of the party. He said his departure would enable the party to find a new leader in good time to fight the next general election in 2003. The party is one of four that…

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Head of Christian Democrats resigns

This content was published on Mar 15, 2001 Announcing his resignation on Thursday, Durrer, 50, said he would step down on May 12. He said it was time to hand over the helm of the Christian Democratic Party, which is widely seen as lacking direction. He added that he would also be resigning his parliamentary seat in the autumn. Durrer said his decision…

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Parliament paves way for abortion to be legalised

This content was published on Mar 14, 2001 The decision came after eight years of discussions on easing the abortion laws and is aimed at finding a uniform solution for regulations currently in place in different parts of the country. Abortion is technically illegal under a law dating back to 1942, unless a woman’s health is in danger. But several cantons have introduced…

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Turkey wary of Swiss moves on Armenian “genocide”

This content was published on Mar 13, 2001 Turkey’s comments come after the French parliament voted last month to recognise the massacres committed by the Ottoman Empire as genocide – a move which Ankara fears might lead other countries to do the same. The French move has now focused attention on a similar non-binding proposal, which is due to be considered by the…

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