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Court keeps ex-Gambian minister Sonko behind bars

This content was published on Aug 14, 2020 The Swiss Federal Court has again rejected a plea from Sonko to release him from prison on the advice of prosecutors, it emerged on Friday. They suspect Sonko of committing numerous crimes as police chief and interior minister of the Republic of Gambia under the regime of Yahya Jammeh between 2006 and September 2016. Having…

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Switzerland sends medical support team to Beirut

This content was published on Aug 14, 2020 The latest team of specialists are accompanied by 1.5 tons of medical equipment, in the areas of surgery, paediatrics and obstetrics. The huge blast on August 4 tore down buildings in a wide radius, killing more than 200 people, injuring thousands and leaving some 300,000 homeless. In a statement on Friday, the government said experts…

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Reform seeks to protect wildlife and Alpine farming

This content was published on Aug 13, 2020 The growing wolf population in Switzerland is at the centre of discussions about a reform of the country’s hunting law.

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Law paves way for ‘coexistence between wolves and humans’

This content was published on Aug 13, 2020 Senator Stefan Engler is convinced that the revised hunting law is a sound basis to regulate the wolf population.

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No to a hunting law which allows ‘firing at will’

This content was published on Aug 13, 2020 Parliamentarian Isabelle Chevalley calls on voters to throw out the reform of the hunting law.

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Swiss government wants extra CHF770 million to tackle coronavirus

This content was published on Aug 12, 2020 The latest batch of funds is to cushion the economic impact of the pandemic in 13 areas. Some CHF288.5 million has been earmarked to pay for Covid-19 testing, but this amount can be offset against funds already allocated for procuring medical equipment, the government announced on Wednesday. Another CHF221.3 million is needed to shore up…

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Swiss to allow mass events from October despite spike in Covid cases

This content was published on Aug 12, 2020 Switzerland will lift a restriction limiting crowds to no more than 1,000 people on October 1.

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‘It’s an anti-Europe initiative in disguise’

This content was published on Aug 12, 2020 Radical Party parliamentarian Daniela Schneeberger says she opposes the anti-immigration initiative because it undermines Switzerland's prosperity.

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‘Fight injustice by giving preference to locals when hiring’

This content was published on Aug 12, 2020 Why should voters decide to scrap the free movement of people accord with the EU? Céline Amaudruz sets out the arguments of the Swiss People's Party.

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How free movement impacts the Swiss economy

This content was published on Aug 11, 2020 Has EU migration been good or bad for the Swiss labour market? A look at the impact on jobs, wages and the potential cost of ending the agreement.

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