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A scuffle with VIP minders, a brush with poverty and a tragic drowning

Paul Biya s presidential bodyguard in Cameroon.

This content was published on Jul 6, 2019 Almost every article published by swissinfo.ch contains a percentage, an age, an amount of money or some other figure.

Cameroon president Paul Biya, as seen in the country s capital in October 2018

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Cameroon’s president leaves Geneva after spate of protests

This content was published on Jul 5, 2019 Cameroon president Paul Biya, whose presence in a luxury Geneva hotel caused protests and some diplomatic upheaval, has left the city.

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No e-vote option for the Swiss parliamentary election

This content was published on Jul 5, 2019 Swiss Post has suspended its e-voting system effectively spelling the end of the online trials with the current technology.

Cameroon protesters clash with police in Geneva

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Cameroon president’s staff convicted for alleged journalist assault

This content was published on Jul 4, 2019 The arrests took place on Tuesday, according to a statementExternal link from canton Geneva’s justice department, before on Wednesday four of the staff were given a four month suspended prison sentence, and two were given a three month suspended sentence. Geneva prosecutors found the individuals (five men and one woman) guilty of coercion, damage to…

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Planned pension reform sees women working a year longer

This content was published on Jul 3, 2019 The Swiss government plans to incrementally increase the retirement age of women to 65 while offering incentives for all people to work longer.

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Former Syrian mayor expelled from Geneva hospital

This content was published on Jul 3, 2019 The former mayor of Eastern Aleppo, who has been on hunger strike, has been expelled from a Geneva hospital and fined after a clash with staff.

Swiss government jet waiting at Amman airport in Jordan

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Swiss government seeks to reduce its carbon footprint

This content was published on Jul 3, 2019 The government has decided on a set of measures aimed at reducing the number of short- and medium-haul flights and more energy-friendly cars.

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Swiss to ramp up foreign trade efforts

This content was published on Jul 3, 2019 Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis says he plans to strengthen his ministry’s focus on trade in line with the country's constitution.

Woman calculating health insurance costs

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Proposal launched for limited health insurance coverage

This content was published on Jul 2, 2019 Another initiative has been launched aimed at reforming the mandatory Swiss health insurance system.

Old lady helping a young girl with the ironing

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Employers and employees reach pension compromise

This content was published on Jul 2, 2019 Talks between bosses and workers on reforming occupational pensions (OP) have resulted in a compromise, with both sides appearing satisfied.

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