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Germany drops spy case against Swiss secret serviceman

This content was published on Sep 3, 2018 Paul Zinniker had been accused of commissioning a spy to gather intelligence on Germany’s tax collectors.

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Swiss-EU deal: Cassis said to be mulling rescue with lighter version

This content was published on Sep 2, 2018 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis wants to save the negotiations with Brussels with a massively reduced framework agreement.

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Flavours of integration, pushing pedal power and balancing student budgets

This content was published on Sep 2, 2018 Switzerland is home to people of hundreds of different nationalities, and all of them have to eat. On Wednesday our special multimedia edition “A seat at Switzerland’s table” brings you the stories of five immigrants who came to the Alpine country over the last 60 years from Italy, Portugal, Taiwan, Canada and Syria, bringing along…

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At Zurich rally, calls for Swiss “solidarity cities” and safe routes

This content was published on Sep 1, 2018 Over 3,000 people demonstrated in Zurich calling for safe routes for refugees, decriminalization of sea rescues, and the establishment of solidarity cities in Switzerland.

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ICRC head slams relaxation of arms exports rules

This content was published on Sep 1, 2018 The Swiss-based International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) opposes the relaxation of rules governing Switzerland’s export of war materiel to countries involved in civil wars. ICRC president Peter Maurer is also urging the Alpine nation to raise its “humanitarian profile.” With decisions such as relaxing the regulation of arms exports and delaying the ratification of…

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Initiative to stop free movement with EU takes next step

This content was published on Aug 31, 2018 Campaigners seeking to end Switzerland’s free movement of people agreement with the EU have handed in signatures in Bern.

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Geneva politician benefit case causes shockwaves

This content was published on Aug 31, 2018 Geneva cantonal public prosecutor says it wants to open an investigation into the head of the Geneva cantonal government Pierre Maudet.

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Gender equality: We may never fully succeed, but we still have to fight

This content was published on Aug 30, 2018 We talk to expert Patricia Schulz about what has changed for women's rights and what still needs to change.

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No need for transparency rules, says government

This content was published on Aug 29, 2018 The Swiss government says it rejects a popular initiative calling for more transparency in political party funding and sees no need to legislate.

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‘50-50 chance’ of Swiss-EU framework deal before end of year

This content was published on Aug 29, 2018 Swiss lawyer Jean Russotto sees a “50-50 chance” for Switzerland and the EU to reach a deal in the coming months to formalise ties.

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