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German Defence Minister, on visit to Berne, calls on Kurds to remain calm

This content was published on Jun 29, 1999 German Defence Minister Rudolf Scharping (right), currently in Switzerland for talks with his Swiss counterpart Adolf Ogi, has called on Kurds throughout Europe to remain calm, despite the death sentence imposed by Turkey on the Kurdish rebel leader, Abdullah Ocalan. Speaking to reporters in the capital Berne, Scharping said the sentence had not surprised him.…

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Poll: Swiss voters appear to move toward conservative parties.

This content was published on Jun 24, 1999 Four months ahead of parliamentary elections, Swiss voters appeared to be shifting their allegiance toward conservative parties, poll findings showed Friday. The poll, commissioned by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation, found that the conservative People’s Party was not only making ground but was also on course to becoming the second strongest party in government. At the…

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Annual forum on international affairs starts in Crans Montana

This content was published on Jun 24, 1999 Numerous heads of state and government leaders gathered in the Swiss mountain resort of Crans Montana for the annual forum on international affairs. The forum – now in its tenth year – was expected to be dominated by the Balkans crisis. Among those attending the talks in the resort in canton Valais were the Russian…

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Political parties meet to discuss general election campaign issues

This content was published on Jun 21, 1999 Four months ahead of parliamentary elections in Switzerland, the presidents of the four government parties met in Berne to discuss those topics likely to dominate their campaigns. Pictured above are, from left to right, Adalbert Durrer (President, Christian Democratic Party), Ursula Koch (President, Social Democratic Party), Franz Steinegger (President, Radical Party) and Ueli Maurer (President,…

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Switzerland, EU sign comprehensive cooperation accord

This content was published on Jun 21, 1999 Switzerland and the European Union on Monday signed a comprehensive package of bilateral agreements that will likely move Switzerland much closer to the EU than ever before. Swiss Foreign Minister Joseph Deiss, pictured on the left, and Economics Minister Pascal Couchepin, right, signed the documents in Luxembourg, along with their EU counterparts. The ceremony formally…

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Switzerland to sign key accords with European Union

This content was published on Jun 19, 1999 Switzerland and the European Union will today Monday formally conclude bilateral agreements that should give Switzerland its closest ties yet to the EU. The signing of the documents will mark the end of the negotiations and the start of the ratification process. It is likely to be a low-key ceremony when Swiss Foreign Minister Joseph…

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Switzerland to sign key accord on closer ties with European Union

This content was published on Jun 17, 1999 A low-key signing ceremony in Luxembourg on Monday will seal agreements aimed at giving Switzerland its closest ties yet to the European Union. Switzerland, which prides itself on its neutrality and is not a member of the European Union, the United Nations or NATO, will sign a number of accords. Those cover economic and technological…

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Switzerland’s refugee centres severely overcrowded

This content was published on Jun 16, 1999 Switzerland was again struggling Wednesday to put up refugees from Kosovo, as emergency reception centres were overcrowded and more Kosovar refugees sought shelter in the country. The reception centres of the Federal Office for Refugees were originally meant to look after 3,331 people. But on Wednesday, the centres were bursting at the seams as 4,429…

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Clinton supports Swiss role in Kosovo reconstruction

This content was published on Jun 16, 1999 President Bill Clinton told his Swiss counterpart Ruth Dreifuss Wednesday that Washington fully supported Switzerland’s contribution to international reconstruction efforts for war-ravaged Kosovo. Dreifuss, addressing a news conference after a brief meeting with Clinton in Geneva, said the U.S. president mentioned Swiss support in such areas as demining operations, humanitarian aid and, at a later…

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