Switzerland’s Controversial Minaret Ban, Ten Years On
By Abdelhafidh Abdeleli A decade ago, a majority of Swiss voters backed a people’s initiative banning the building of minarets in
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When Will The Swiss Release Kenya’s millions?
By Markus Spoerndli It’s been about a decade since funds embezzled in a Kenyan corruption scandal were frozen in Switzerland, and the
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How Well Does New Swiss Asylum System Work?
By Marie Vuilleumier The Swiss asylum process was streamlined in March, but critics have raised serious objections. What is it about? The reform, which aimed to create a
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What New Swiss Copyright Law Means For Consumers Of Pirated Online Content
By Geraldine Wong Sak Hoi Long considered lenient on copyright issues, Switzerland is putting its legal house in order and
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Blockchain For Good Faces Familiar Blockages – OpEd
By Matthew Allen All eyes were on Libra at the Blockchain 4 Impact summit in Geneva last week. But the
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Why Venezuelan Money Is No Longer Welcome In Switzerland
By Marcela Aguila Rubín Swiss banks have joined the US sanctions against Venezuela, meaning the South American country’s diplomatic missions
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Swiss Villages Bribe People To Come, Stay And Have Children
By Susan Misicka Small towns often struggle to retain people, which affects key services and attractions. In the latest Swiss
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Switzerland: World’s First Crypto Banks Seen As Game Changer
By Matthew Allen The co-founders of Sygnum crypto bank have hailed the award of a Swiss banking license as a
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How Swiss Banks Are Bouncing Back – Interview
By Armando Mombelli The banking secrecy era is over for the Swiss financial market, but even without this “competitive advantage”, Swiss banks are still managing to
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Can Nestlé Source Peruvian Palm Oil Without Deforestation? – Analysis
By Paula Dupraz-Dobias Palm oil cultivation is booming in Peru, boosting the income of small farmers who supply Swiss food
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