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Army wish list reveals splits in parliament

This content was published on Sep 16, 2018 The Swiss army wants to invest CHF2 billion this year, including on high-performance bullet-proof vests for every soldier.

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One in four Russian diplomats in Switzerland is a spy, report claims

This content was published on Sep 16, 2018 A report compiled for the Swiss government says that one out of every four Russian diplomats based in Switzerland is a spy, Swiss papers claim.

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Swiss probe Russians over alleged World Anti-Doping Agency hack

This content was published on Sep 15, 2018 Swiss prosecutors are investigating whether Russian agents tried to hack the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Justice Minister Sommaruga (right) and Martin Dumermuth, director of the Federal Justice Office

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Government seeks harsher sentences for terrorism

This content was published on Sep 14, 2018 Justice Minister Simonetta Sommaruga has presented a series of legal amendments to boost the fight against international terrorism.

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Even the world’s best democracy isn’t perfect

This content was published on Sep 14, 2018 Switzerland’s system of direct democracy is admired by many, but it doesn't always get things right.

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Russian agents ‘tried to spy on Swiss chemicals lab’

This content was published on Sep 14, 2018 Media report: two Russian agents suspected of trying to spy on a Swiss laboratory were arrested in the Netherlands and expelled early this year.

President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker

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‘Time is running out for Switzerland,’ Juncker warns

This content was published on Sep 13, 2018 “Time is running out,” Jean-Claude Juncker said in an interview with Swiss public television, RTS. “Negotiate with me, conclude with me, because within a year I will no longer be there, and you will see.” He warned “it could be really bad” for Switzerland after his departure. Juncker said he wants “a global agreement” and dismissed the…

Pierre Maudet, head of the Geneva cantonal government

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Maudet steps aside from Geneva presidency amid scandal

This content was published on Sep 13, 2018 Embroiled in controversy, Geneva President Pierre Maudet temporarily stepped down from his role as head of the cantonal government, the Swiss news agency Keystone-SDA reported on Thursday.

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Geneva president continues to deny conflict of interest

This content was published on Sep 13, 2018 A report by Swiss public broadcaster SRF has uncovered new links between Lebanese businessmen under-fire Pierre Maudet.

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Swiss-French relations get a boost in Paris

This content was published on Sep 12, 2018 Swiss President Alain Berset has been discussing Swiss-French relations and European politics with French President Emmanuel Macron.

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