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Which issues are important to the Swiss abroad?

This content was published on Aug 11, 2018 We chatted with some who had travelled from Britain, Canada, the United States and South Africa to attend the OSA conference.

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Brussels’ man in Bern hints at Swiss protectionism

This content was published on Aug 10, 2018 The EU ambassador to Switzerland highlights the benefits for Switzerland of close relations with the EU but warns against anti-EU discrimination.

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Switzerland reprimanded for opaque political financing

This content was published on Aug 10, 2018 Council of Europe Group of States against CorruptionExternal link (Greco) criticised Switzerland’s “lack of progress” on the issue. At present, Swiss political parties are not obliged to declare the source of their funding, whether it be from individuals, corporations or other interest groups. “Greco expresses regret that the federal government is maintaining its position of…

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Bid to re-open terrorist plane bombing case declined

This content was published on Aug 10, 2018 Earlier investigations had concluded that a Palestinian terrorist group was behind the attack, but no individuals were ever brought to justice. The case was officially closed in 2000. But a private citizen asked for the probe to be re-opened after FBI documents found their way into the media, pointing the finger at two unknown people…

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True Talk: Jewish

This content was published on Aug 9, 2018

Swiss trade unions to boycott talks on EU labour negotiations

This content was published on Aug 8, 2018 Switzerland’s largest national trade union centre is concerned about the weakening of Swiss salary protections.

Simonetta Sommaruga meets with Sri Lankan women left behind by their relatives working abroad

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Justice minister reaffirms Swiss commitment in Sri Lanka

This content was published on Aug 8, 2018 Simonettta Sommaruga said that Switzerland will help ensure that the Office of Missing Persons and Human Rights Commission can do their work.

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Refugee farmer project helps facilitate integration

This content was published on Aug 8, 2018 The promoters of a three-year project for refugees to work on Swiss farms has been hailed as a success, despite organisational shortcomings.

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Free trade and banking will be focus of Swiss foreign minister’s India visit

This content was published on Aug 8, 2018 Ignazio Cassis will attempt to jump-start discussions with India on a free trade deal for which negotiations began ten years ago.

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Federal Court orders Iranian refugee be granted Swiss citizenship

This content was published on Aug 6, 2018 Switzerland’s highest court has sided with an Iranian refugee seeking Swiss citizenship after his requests for naturalisation were rebuffed locally.

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