Wed, 23 Jul 2008
- Media criticise handling of army chief scandal
Defence Minister Samuel Schmid's decision to suspend the head of the armed forces is not enough to restore his credibility, in the eyes of the Swiss press.
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Wed, 23 Jul 2008
- Army chief suspended amid sex scandal charges
The head of the armed forces, Roland Nef, has been suspended from his post amid new revelations about allegations of sexual harassment.
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Mon, 21 Jul 2008
- Army chief insists on right to privacy
The head of the armed forces Roland Nef is suing a tabloid newspaper over reports of personal details surrounding his appointment last year.
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Thu, 17 Jul 2008
- Experts see limited potential for party merger
The centre-right Radical Party is to formally merge with the Liberals in a bid to become the strongest political force in Switzerland.
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Tue, 22 Jul 2008
- Voters to decide on controversial minaret ban
Supporters of a ban on the construction of minarets in Switzerland have handed in the necessary signatures to force a nationwide ballot.
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Mon, 7 Jul 2008
- Donors provide main income source for parties
Political parties are increasingly relying on donations while funding through their members has been on the decrease, according to a study by Lausanne University.
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Thu, 10 Jul 2008
- "Jihadism" is biggest threat to Swiss security
Terrorist attacks by Islamic extremists pose the greatest threat to Switzerland's internal security.
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Tue, 1 Jul 2008
- "EU citizens help finance our social security"
A guest contribution by Swiss Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey*
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Tue, 24 Jun 2008
- "Last witch" to be declared innocent
The central canton of Glarus will officially exonerate Anna Göldi on Wednesday, more than two centuries after she was beheaded for poisoning a child.
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Wed, 25 Jun 2008
- Few regret departure of air force commander
The resignation of Walter Knutti as commander of Switzerland's air force has been largely welcomed by politicians and the press.
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