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Swiss tax spy ‘acted out of patriotism’

This content was published on Oct 26, 2017 A Swiss man accused of spying on the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia’s (NRW) tax authority has confessed and named names. In a Frankfurt court on Thursday, the 54-year-old man, identified only as Daniel M., explained via his defence team that he had not acted with criminal intent. Rather his motivation was “patriotism, a desire…

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What inhibits the political integration of foreigners in Switzerland?

This content was published on Oct 26, 2017 There are few opportunities for non-naturalised immigrants to participate politically. In one case where they can, the results are disappointing.

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Sion Olympic costs put at more than CHF2 billion

This content was published on Oct 26, 2017 Hosting the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Sion will cost CHF2.4 billion ($2.43 billion) not CHF1.98 billion as previously announced.

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US expats given hope of lower tax bills

This content was published on Oct 26, 2017 Millions of US citizens working overseas could see their tax bills lowered by an overhaul of the tax system.

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Swiss government promises extra aid for Burkina Faso

This content was published on Oct 25, 2017 The Swiss cabinet has pledged CHF30 million ($30.3 million) in aid to Burkina Faso for the period 2017-2020, for job creation and poverty reduction.

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Switzerland takes on consular services for Iran and Saudi Arabia

This content was published on Oct 25, 2017 The Swiss government has confirmed that it will officially take up a protecting power mandate in the Iran-Saudi Arabia conflict, representing consular interests.

Mädchen mit Behinderungen beim Fussballmatch.

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Should people with severe mental disabilities be able to vote?

This content was published on Oct 25, 2017 People with disabilities who have been placed under full guardianship do not have the right to vote in Switzerland. Is this discrimination?

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America’s democracy learns to live with Trump

This content was published on Oct 24, 2017 From a distance, Donald Trump’s presidency looks like one of those bizarre US television reality shows. But first impressions can be misleading.

Rohingya Muslim children, who crossed over from Myanmar into Bangladesh, wait for food.

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Switzerland pledges extra funds to Rohingya crisis

This content was published on Oct 23, 2017 Switzerland has announced additional money to help Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, taking its total contribution to CHF8 million ($8.1 million).

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