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Report flags more sponsors of official Swiss events

This content was published on Jul 28, 2019 Following controversy surrounding a tobacco firm’s sponsorship of Swiss activities, a report points out additional corporate funding.

Foreign Minister Cassis (centre) at Swiss embassy opening in Moscow

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Minister reviews deal with tobacco firm

This content was published on Jul 26, 2019 Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis says he is considering a request to exclude a tobacco firm from sponsoring the Swiss pavilion at the 2020 World Expo.

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Ehud Olmert cancels Swiss trip, fearing arrest

This content was published on Jul 25, 2019 Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has cancelled a planned visit to Switzerland, citing fears of arrest on charges of war crimes.

Guests attend the opening ceremony of the new Swiss embassy building in Moscow

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Ministry rebuked for taking tobacco money

This content was published on Jul 22, 2019 The Swiss foreign ministry is facing criticism over its deal to let the tobacco multinational Philip Morris act as co-sponsor of major events abroad.

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Switzerland could lose billions in global corporate tax reform push

This content was published on Jul 21, 2019 Switzerland stands to lose up to CHF10 billion ($10.2 billion) as a consequence of attempts by other countries to change how multinationals are taxed.

Fête des Vignerons opening parade in Vevey

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A giant festival, lake pollution and Swiss arms exports

This content was published on Jul 20, 2019 Almost every article published by swissinfo.ch contains a figure of some sort. Here are some of the most interesting statistics this week.

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US ratifies double-taxation deal with Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 17, 2019 The United States Senate on Wednesday ratified a double-taxation agreement (DTA) with Switzerland, ending years of stalemate.

Room in asylum centre with empty beds and a visitor

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Drop in asylum requests prompts review of facilities

This content was published on Jul 17, 2019 The justice ministry has ordered a review of the number of Swiss asylum centres amid a drop in the number of requests for asylum.

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The power and limitations of the women’s strike

This content was published on Jul 15, 2019 Decentralisation was one reason for the unusually strong turnout at the Swiss women's strike on June 14. But what are the weaknesses of this approach?

The Patrouille Suisse aerial display team

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A missed fly-by, worker shortfall and stashed cash

This content was published on Jul 13, 2019 Almost every article published by swissinfo.ch contains a percentage, an age, an amount of money or some other figure. 6 A Swiss aerial display team missed the target of their flyover on Sunday afternoon by some six kilometres. Instead of passing over a gathering to mark the centenary of the death of local aviation pioneer Oskar Bider, the jets flew over a yodelling festival in nearby Mümliswil. 384,400 The number of dollar millionaires in Switzerland (population 8.4 million) last year, according to the latest World Wealth Report by consultants Capgemini. The Swiss figure was down 1% compared to the previous year. After seven years of growth, both the number of high-net-worth individuals around the world and their total wealth declined in 2018. 500,000 The predicted shortfall in workers in Switzerland over the next decade, according to Swiss bank UBS. It says this is due to retiring baby-boomers and a shifting job market. 22 The number of western countries, including Switzerland, that signed a letter to China at the United Nations urging it to stop holding members of its Muslim population in detention centres. China rejected the statement, accusing the countries of trampling on its sovereignty and firing off “flagrantly politicised human rights issues”. 87 The number of Swiss CHF1,000 notes that are hoarded rather than being used in the economy for payments could be as high as 87%, a study by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) has shown.

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