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Swiss women mark 30th anniversary of right to vote

This content was published on Feb 6, 2001 The anniversary is certainly an occasion to celebrate, not only for women but for all of Swiss society, says Chiara Simoneschi-Cortesi, President of the Federal Commission on Women’s Issues. “We know the situation is not yet perfect,” she told swissinfo, “but when you look at parliaments in other parts of Europe – not Northern Europe…

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Artists join Swiss campaign for EU membership

This content was published on Feb 2, 2001 The artists have created posters, each of which is to be printed in a limited edition of 100 signed and numbered copies. The proceeds of sales will go to the “Yes to Europe!” campaign, to help finance preparations for a people’s initiative, which is to go to a nationwide vote on March 4. The initiative,…

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War fortresses let down their defences

This content was published on Feb 1, 2001 The military installations were carved out of the rock deep underground and date back to the Second World War. They were specially constructed to defend Switzerland in case of a Nazi invasion. The Grynau fortress in canton Schwyz was the first to open closely followed by the Sargans fortress in canton St Gallen. Tours are…

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Swiss diplomats arrive in Baghdad

This content was published on Feb 1, 2001 “They have recently arrived in Baghdad and have already begun representing Switzerland,” said foreign ministry spokesman, Rolf Stücheli. “Their top priority will be to find out more about opportunities for Swiss humanitarian assistance and technical issues.” Swiss humanitarian aid to Iraq in 2000 amounted to SFr24 million ($2.2 million). It was channelled through the UN’s…

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Switzerland counts the cost of Davos meeting

This content was published on Jan 31, 2001 After the violent clashes between police and demonstrators that marred last year’s summit, Switzerland mounted its biggest security operation since the Second World War to avoid a repeat performance. Hundreds of police were drafted into Davos and a ring of steel transformed the Congress Hall into a fortress. The authorities also banned demonstrations in the…

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Protests against globalisation set to continue

This content was published on Jan 30, 2001 In addition to calling for more dialogue on the social aspects of economic issues, the organisers also announced that they have decided to hold the next World Social Forum in Porto Alegre in January 2002. At the end of the five-day gathering on Tuesday, Swiss parliamentarians, taking part in the conference, said they were very…

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NGOs take Swiss president to task over security at Davos

This content was published on Jan 30, 2001 In their letter, they accuse the authorities of transforming the ski resort into a fortress and say the right of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression has been severely restricted. They call on the government to review its policing strategy and to ensure the right of peaceful demonstration at future summits. NGOs that signed up…

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Swiss parliamentarians join calls for better working standards

This content was published on Jan 29, 2001 The Swiss delegation of seven parliamentarians joined nearly 400 delegates from 35 countries in approving the charter, which calls for sustainable development and a greater level of social responsibility from big business.Valérie Garbani, the Social Democrat MP for Neuchâtel told swissinfo that the charter summed up perfectly what the Swiss delegation had hoped to achieve.…

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Switzerland offers help in search for Middle East peace

This content was published on Jan 29, 2001 The Swiss foreign minister, Joseph Deiss, told a news conference in Davos on Sunday that he and the president, Moritz Leuenberger, had offered Swiss assistance during a brief meeting with the Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat. Despite reports of progress in peace negotiations, Israel on Sunday announced that there would be no further contacts with Palestinian…

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Switzerland offers help in search for Middle East peace

This content was published on Jan 28, 2001 The Swiss foreign minister, Joseph Deiss, told a news conference in Davos on Sunday that he and the Swiss president, Moritz Leuenberger, had offered Swiss assistance during a brief meeting with Arafat. He also said there appeared to be progress in the Middle East peace process Deiss said Arafat had given assurances he would do…

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