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Geneva to aid France on ‘false’ Swiss residents
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Geneva to aid France on ‘false’ Swiss residents

The canton of Geneva has promised to help neighbouring regions of France that are losing an estimated 40 million euros a year in tax revenue due to “false residents” of Switzerland who actually live in French municipalities while working in the Swiss canton.
Aid report slams Swiss for 'lack of transparency'
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Aid report slams Swiss for 'lack of transparency'

Switzerland ranks among the worst of the world's wealthy countries for its help to poor nations and arrives dead last for policies that encourage investment and financial transparency, a report by a US-based think tank says.
Over a third of Geneva workers live elsewhere
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Over a third of Geneva workers live elsewhere

More than a third of Geneva’s active working population lives outside the canton, with the majority residing in neighbouring France and the rest largely in the canton of Vaud, according to a report issued on Thursday.
Swiss freeze millions linked to Russian probe
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Swiss freeze millions linked to Russian probe

Swiss prosecutors have frozen bank accounts as part of a widened probe into a Russian money laundering case linked to lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, whose death in a Russian prison sparked a row between Moscow and Washington.
Noah crosses boundaries as favourite Swiss name
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Noah crosses boundaries as favourite Swiss name

Noah was the most popular name for Swiss boys in 2011, crossing language barriers to come second among both German and French speaking parents. Mia was the most favoured girls' name thanks to its popularity among German speakers.
Swiss move closer to US crime data deal
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Swiss move closer to US crime data deal

<p>The National Council&rsquo;s Foreign Affairs Committee has voted by 15 votes to eight to continue negotiating with the United States over the release of Swiss police data requested by the US as aprt of a clampdown on serious crime and terrorism.</p>