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Body cam scheme started on Swiss trains

This content was published on Mar 20, 2017 Two shoulder cameras were in operation on Monday in both stations. The Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner agreed to their use. The aim is not only to increase security for transport police, but also to use the images for evidence. Police who are equipped with cameras must be clearly identifiable, and they must inform…

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Swiss security contractors active abroad

This content was published on Mar 19, 2017 About one in five missions was aimed at supporting the local armed forces or police or maintenance of weapons systems, the ministry confirmed on Sunday. Nearly 50% of all cases involve the protection of people or property as well as private detectives. Such mandates outside the Swiss borders have been subject to approval by the…

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Pensions, spies and animal rights make headlines

This content was published on Mar 19, 2017 Following parliament’s approval of a major reform of the old age pension system, politicians are already preparing the next moves. The NZZ am Sonntag says that three centrist parties are considering plans to bring retirement in line with general life expectations or to cut additional benefits as the Zentralschweiz am Sonntag reports. The leftwing Social…

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Swiss refuse action over insults to Turkish president

This content was published on Mar 17, 2017 Turkey had lodged four complaints to the Swiss authorities concerning the comments made on social networks against Erdogan. Switzerland rejected the request for assistance in mid-January, Folco Galli, spokesperson for the Federal Office of Justice, told Swiss public television SRF on Thursday. For legal measures to be taken, the alleged actions must be punishable in…

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Mar-a-Lago’s Swiss real estate mogul

This content was published on Mar 16, 2017 A controversial Swiss property developer is one of the newest members of US President Donald Trump’s exclusive Mar-a-Lago club.

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UN expert calls on Swiss to maintain funding

This content was published on Mar 15, 2017 Nils Melzer, a Swiss national appointed to the post last year by the Geneva-based UN Human Rights CouncilExternal link, urged the foreign ministryExternal link to help ensure the financing. He said the government had no legal obligation to fund the post, but the decision would undermine Switzerland’s credibility in its fight against torture worldwide and…

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Swiss corruption weak spots located

This content was published on Mar 15, 2017 Swiss institutions stand out for their independence, according to a report. Nevertheless, there is still room for improvement in certain areas.

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Rifle association up in arms about EU gun law

This content was published on Mar 15, 2017 On Tuesday, the EU parliament approved proposals to restrict gun ownership, notably by introducing tighter controls, reducing the number of cartridges for semi-automatic rifles to ten, and setting up an arms register. Switzerland is not a member of the EU, but it is subject to these new rules as a member of the 26 single-border…

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Turkey slams Swiss tabloid

This content was published on Mar 14, 2017 President Erdogan has demanded compensation from Blick, and the University of Zurich is keeping an eye out for Turkish spies.

Swiss papers warn of the ‘long arm of Erdoğan’

This content was published on Mar 13, 2017 The frontpage headline of Swiss tabloid Blick didn’t mince its words on Monday: “Erdoğan'ın diktatörlüğüne HAYIR oyu kullanın!”.

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