News: Switzerland

We have started to collect the most important news related to Switzerland in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Switzerland – overview

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• December 29th 2009 – November 29th 2009
• November 29th 2009 – October 23rd 2009
• October 21st 2009 – September 29th 2009
• September 28th 2009 – July 12th 2009
• June 29th 2009 – April 13th 2009
• April 9th 2009 – February 19th 2009
• February 13th 2009 – January 15th 2009
• December 17th 2008 – September 26th 2008
• September 25th 2008 – June 7th 2008
• June 7th 2008 – February 19th 2008
• February 8th 2008 – October 28th 2007
• October 22nd 2007 – June 7th 2007
• May 27th 2007 – February 10th 2007
• January 27th 2007 – June 19th 2006
• June 14th 2006 – January 24th 2006
• January 14th 2006 – November 16th 2005

Switzerland: news

World trade talks set to restart

Saturday, January 27th 2007, 13:57

Trade ministers from some 30 countries agree that full-scale global trade talks should resume quickly.
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Insurers 'face £2bn storm payout'

Friday, January 26th 2007, 9:59

Storms that swept across Europe in January, killing 47 people, could cost insurers £2bn, says Swiss Re
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Cycling: Swiss halt Ullrich probe

Thursday, December 21st 2006, 14:43
related countries: France

Swiss cycling authorities halt an investigation into former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich until new evidence comes to light.
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Swiss voters approve EU aid

Sunday, November 26th 2006, 17:46

Swiss voters narrowly approve a plan to give 630m euros to the 10 new members of the European Union.
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Cycling: Ullrich's Swiss split

Thursday, October 19th 2006, 12:31

Jan Ullrich splits from the Swiss Cycling Federation following allegations of doping charges.
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Swiss back tighter asylum rules

Sunday, September 24th 2006, 17:49

Swiss voters back tough laws on asylum-seekers, despite warnings they could damage the country's reputation.
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Murders prompt Swiss gun review

Monday, September 18th 2006, 9:35

Swiss MPs are to debate whether to end the practice of making soldiers keep their guns and ammunition at home.
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Six killed in Swiss tunnel crash

Saturday, September 16th 2006, 18:47

At least six people die as two vehicles collide and catch fire in a busy road tunnel in Switzerland.
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Swiss film wins Sarajevo award

Sunday, August 27th 2006, 1:09
related countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina
related places: Sarajevo

A drama by a Swiss director about the lives of women in exile takes top award at the Sarajevo Film Festival.
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Swiss charged for 2002 crash

Monday, August 7th 2006, 18:06

Swiss air traffic controllers face manslaughter charges over a 2002 air crash that killed 71 people.
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Ukraine beats Swiss on penalties

Monday, June 26th 2006, 21:45
related countries: Ukraine

Ukraine beat Switzerland 3-0 in a penalty shoot-out to go through to a quarter-final against Italy.
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Frei defends controversial strike

Friday, June 23rd 2006, 21:40
related countries: South Korea

Alexander Frei says the referee was right to allow his goal in Switzerland's defeat of South Korea in Hanover.
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Togo 0-2 Switzerland

Monday, June 19th 2006, 12:12

Goals from Alex Frei and Tranquillo Barnetta send Switzerland top of Group G and eliminate Togo.
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Togo match goes ahead after row

Monday, June 19th 2006, 11:20
related countries: Togo

Togo's World Cup game with Switzerland looks set to go ahead after reports the players are paid bonuses.
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