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Switzerland's Green Party makes historic gains in federal elections

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 22:29:15 +0200

Switzerland's Green Party made historic gains in national elections Sunday, while the anti-immigrant right wing was on track to remain the largest party in parliament despite a slip in its support.

'Make English a Swiss language': Your views on the most important election issues

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 19:26:06 +0200

The Swiss federal elections take place this Sunday, October 20. From which issues matter most to one thing you’d like Swiss politicians to change, this is what you had to say. And there were some controversial suggestions.

Olive oil truck spills slick load on Basel highway

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:46:00 +0100

An Italian semi-trailer truck carrying 22 tonnes of olive oil overturned on the A-2 Highway in the canton of Basel-Country on Tuesday night.

Expat women 'often depressed'

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:10:52 +0200

Depression among expat women in Switzerland is a growing problem, psychologists say, with women accompanying working husbans particularly vulnerable.

Swiss ink tax deal with Ireland

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:33:09 +0100

Switzerland and Ireland have signed a deal to amend the double taxation agreement between the two countries.

Mafia makes inroads in Switzerland

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:47:00 +0200

The Italian Mafia is becoming more and more active in Switzerland, according to an annual police report published Thursday. The country is mainly being used for money-laundering operations, the report says.