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- Swiss govt grants Rs 232 m for two projects
The Swiss government has provided a grant assistance of Rs 232.02 million to Nepal for two different projects. Country Director of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation in Nepal, Jean-Marc Clavel, and Krishna Gyawali, a Joint Secretary of the
- Liverpool finalise signing of Swiss defender Degen
London (dpa) - Liverpool confirmed Thursday that they have completed the free-transfer signing of Swiss full-back Philipp Degen. Degen had effectively been signed from Borussia Dortmund in May, but only signed a four-year contract Thursday. 'Sometimes
- Sonic secures Swiss
Listed laboratory and radiology services company Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) is to acquire Switzerland's Laboratory Prof. Krech Group, in what will be the company's second Swiss acquisition. The Krech group employs around 40 staff and takes in annual
- Two more Swiss cantons ban public smoking
Geneva and Zurich, Switzerland's two largest population centers, on Tuesday introduced bans and restrictions on smoking in public places, according to a swissinfo.ch report.Geneva introduced a ban that includes bars and restaurants, while Zurich outlawed
- Swiss Currency Surges To New Multi-year High Against Yen
the Swiss currency soared to a new multi-year high of 104.84 against the yen, surpassing its previous high of 104.72 hit on June 26. The franc-yen pair was worth 104.45 at yesterday's close. For comments and feedback: contact editorial@rttnews.com
- Sweden Offers Switzerland Jet Fighter Sale
'Switzerland has a need to replace its fighter aircraft [Northrop] F-5E/F Tiger II and [Saab's JAS-39] Gripen is one of three potential suppliers', Saab stated, adding: 'The exact number of required aircraft has not been disclosed.' At the end of June,
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Switzerland's independence and neutrality have long been honored by the major European powers and Switzerland was not involved in either of the two World Wars. The political and economic integration of Europe over the past half century, as well as Switzerland's role in many UN and international organizations, may be rendering obsolete the country's concern for neutrality.
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AP - Saudi Arabia has invited an Israeli rabbi to an interfaith conference in Spain, potentially the first step in wider contacts between the kingdom and Israel, the rabbi told The Associated Press on Thursday.
AP - Roger Federer won't be satisfied with winning his sixth consecutive Wimbledon championship. He expects to be chasing more titles for another decade.
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