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Switzerland needs own island off Greece: MP

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:45:09 +0200

Maverick Swiss national councillor Pierre Rusconi has once again sparked controversy by suggesting that Greece should sell one of its islands to Switzerland to make up for its debts to the Alpine country.

UBS to repay Swiss government bailout loan

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:04:00 +0200

Leading Swiss bank UBS has announced plans to repay a loan and buy back a fund set up by Switzerland's central bank as part of its 2008 bailout.

EU aiding Greece to dig out unpaid taxes in Swiss banks

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:10:00 +0100

The European Union said on Thursday it is helping Greece negotiate with Switzerland in a bid to claw back some the €60 billion in unpaid taxes believed to be hidden in Swiss banks.

Switzerland and Greece consider tax negotiations

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:53:00 +0200

Bern and Athens are looking at opening formal negotiations for a tax accord that would allow heavily-indebted Greece to obtain taxes from assets hidden by Greek taxpayers in Switzerland.

Banks face tougher bailout rules

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:34:00 +0200

The Swiss government on Wednesday approved a raft of tougher regulations for major banks that seek state aid.