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Expat Italians could sway Italy referendum

This content was published on Dec 3, 2016 Italy’s large diaspora – with the third largest community in Switzerland - could tilt Italy’s crucial vote on Sunday.

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Swiss diplomats can in future hold two passports

This content was published on Dec 2, 2016 “Many Swiss citizens now hold dual nationality. In some cases it is automatic and not all foreign states allow the individual to renounce it,” the foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday. This change to current practice will require an amendment of the Federal Personnel Ordinance. In September, the House of Representatives rejected a…

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Swiss wants India to sign treaty against landmine use

This content was published on Dec 2, 2016 Switzerland shares the convention’s view that “there is no military advantage of anti-personnel mines, particularly not in the light of the long-term humanitarian impact”, according to the ambassador, Dallafior Matter is currently in Santiago, Chile for the 15th meeting of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban ConventionExternal link, also known as the Ottawa Convention. So far, 162…

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Swiss opt for ‘Euro-compatible’ scheme to limit immigration

This content was published on Dec 1, 2016 Swiss employers wishing to recruit from abroad may first have to search for candidates among unemployed locals, and justify any rejections in writing.

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Swiss count on bilateral treaties with EU

This content was published on Nov 30, 2016 The bilateral accords between Switzerland and the European Union have the support of four out of five Swiss citizens, according to the Credit Suisse Worry Barometer.

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swissinfo.ch spared additional budget cuts

This content was published on Nov 30, 2016 The House of Representatives on Tuesday threw out a proposal by its finance committee to reduce financial contributions by CHF2 million ($1.97 million) for the online services swissinfo.ch, tvsvizzera.it (in Italian) as well as for the television programmes of TV5MondeExternal link (in French) and 3satExternal link (in German). The government currently pays CHF39 million annually…

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French minister praises Franco-Swiss friendship

This content was published on Nov 29, 2016 French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has applauded relations with Switzerland.

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Vote results: Nuclear power initiative

This content was published on Nov 27, 2016 Switzerland's nuclear power plants will not be forced to close after 45 years. A Green Party initiative is rejected.

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Switzerland’s special relations with Castro

This content was published on Nov 26, 2016 Switzerland and Cuba have had special ties for more than 50 years and many Swiss intellectuals felt inspired by Castro.

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Fidel Castro as seen by René Burri

This content was published on Nov 26, 2016 Together with Che Guevara, Castro was the driving force of revolution in Cuba. Swiss photographer René Burri portrayed both of them.

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