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Government urged to halt trade talks with Turkey

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This content was published on Apr 16, 2018 Fifteen Swiss organisations have called on the Federal Council to suspend negotiations on expanding its free trade agreements with Turkey.

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Geneva’s populist and rightwing groups routed in elections

This content was published on Apr 16, 2018 The Geneva Citizens' Movement and the Swiss People's Party suffered a significant defeat in Sunday’s elections to the Geneva cantonal parliament.

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Facebook reluctant to release data to Swiss authorities

This content was published on Apr 15, 2018 Over the past half-decade, Swiss authorities have sent 361 data requests to Facebook. One-third of them were granted.

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Swiss foreign minister calls for de-escalation in Syria

This content was published on Apr 15, 2018 As tensions rise following US-led air strikes in Syria, Swiss Foreign Affairs Minister Ignazio Cassis has outlined Bern’s response.

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In Switzerland, who should foot the bill for pricey ambulance rides?

This content was published on Apr 15, 2018 Patients pay for most emergency transport out of pocket, but some argue ambulance interventions should be billed to basic health insurance.

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Parliament shows support for military horses

This content was published on Apr 15, 2018

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Long-delayed, disputed Armenian memorial unveiled in Geneva

This content was published on Apr 14, 2018 A series of street lamps commemorating the Armenian genocide has been officially installed in Geneva, drawing criticism from Turkish groups.

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Swiss pledge CHF12.5 million to Congo

This content was published on Apr 13, 2018 Switzerland has committed CHF12.5 million ($13 million) to support humanitarian operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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China critic Lois Wheeler Snow dies in Swiss home

This content was published on Apr 12, 2018 Her death on April 3 was confirmed by her daughter to the German Press Agency on Thursday. Lois Wheeler was born in Stockton, California, and after studying drama moved to New York. In 1949, she married the China correspondent Edgar Snow, who was friends with Chinese leader Mao Zedong and Prime Minister Zhou Enlai. Her…

Swiss President Alain Berset shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

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Swiss seek closer economic and scientific ties with Japan

This content was published on Apr 12, 2018 The accord would pave the way for closer bilateral scientific and research projects, the Swiss government said on Thursday. Berset, who also holds the health portfolio, is due to attend a summit on patient safety and aims to hold talks with health ministers of various countries on the fringes of the event. Official talks between…

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