Recently added articles from Swiss News:
Out of the doghouse.(NEWS)
Nov 01, 2009 ... With the flourish of a pen, Switzerland is off the OECD's notorious "grey list", according to a statement released by the Federal Department of Finance. The "grey list"--composed of countries that are considered tax oases, but that have also declared they will accept the OECD's ...
Bilingual or bust.(NEWS)
Nov 01, 2009 ... Thinking of applying for a Swiss passport? Better brush up on your German, French, Italian or Romansh first. The Swiss Senate recently backed the House of Representatives by voting not to grant citizenship to anyone unable to communicate proficiently in one of the four ...
Welcome, Mr. Councillor.(NEWS)
Nov 01, 2009 ... The newest member of the Swiss Federal Council, Didier Burkhalter, will officially begin work on November 1. The 49-year-old senator from Neuchatel will fill the Council seat vacated by Pascal Couchepin, who announced his resignation in June following 11 years in the position ....
Chappatte.(NEWS)
Nov 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WHAT ARE ...
From the editor.(Editorial)
Nov 01, 2009; ... Freedom of religion. Enjoyed by multitudes around the world, it is a human right sometimes taken for granted. Yet a standard architectural feature of most mosques--the minaret--has ignited a nationwide debate on religious freedom in Switzerland, which will culminate in a national ...