Новости за 27.02.2016

The initiative “No speculation on foodstuffs” proposed by the Young Socialists is likely to be rejected by Swiss voters on February 28, much to the relief of the numerous Swiss-based international commodity firms.  The backers of the initiative want to curb dramatic price rises on foodstuffs by restricting financial institutions from speculating on food and agricultural commodities. Opponents say it is unrealistic and if passed, would be damaging to Switzerland, which has become a European hub for several global commodity firms. Читать дальше...

In deciding whether married couples should get a tax break, Swiss voters must consider whether the terms would pose an obstacle to same-sex couples hoping to tie the knot someday.  Pitched by the centrist Christian Democratic Party, the initiative “For marriage and family – against the marriage penalty” would reduce the tax burden for married couples, who must file their taxes jointly rather than individually. This can mean a higher tax bill than they would have had as a cohabiting couple without the wedding rings. Читать дальше...

Voters on Sunday will decide on the construction of an additional road tunnel through the central Swiss Alps, one of Europe’s main north-south links for cars, buses and trucks. A broad coalition of environmental groups and mainly leftwing parties is challenging last year’s decision by parliament to build a second 17km tube through the Gotthard massif in the heart of Switzerland. The government says the existing tunnel needs renovation after more than 35 years. A second parallel arm would absorb... Читать дальше...

Will Swiss voters agree with the Swiss People’s Party that people without a Swiss passport who commit certain crimes should be deported, no questions asked? A bitter campaign that has split the country and featured swastika posters will be decided on Sunday.  In effect, voters will be choosing between the People’s Party’s original version of their deportation initiative that was approved by almost 53% of voters in 2010 and parliament’s version, which the People’s Party says is “watered down”.  ... Читать дальше...

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Ryan Zehm would stop at nothing for a career in games, even if it meant living on the street for years.

Молодой человек учится в Минске

Азербайджанская пропаганда вновь принялась тиражировать давно разоблаченные фальсификации вокруг агдамских событий 1992 года.

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane will be without Gareth Bale as he takes charge of his very first Madrid derby as Real boss

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Pedro, Willian and Eden Hazard start behind Diego Costa with Oscar on the bench, while Charlie Austin comes into the Saints' starting XI in place of Graziano Pelle

На обеспечение деятельности Верховной Рады Украины в 2015 году было потрачено 671,2 млн грн.

Спортсмены из Кемерово и Красноярского края заняли призовые места в основном классе "спорт" на соревнованиях по снегоходному кроссу, которые прошли в субботу в Томске, томичи отличились в классах "горнолыжный" и "утиль", сообщила РИА Томск судья чемпионата

Полузащитник "Манчестер Юнайтед" Майкл Кэррик не уверен, что останется в клубе на следующий сезон.

Девушка говорит о скорой разлуке.

В первые часы перемирия правительственные войска еще обстреливали населенный пункт с повстанцами, но в целом режим прекращения огня соблюдается.

Вчера в Саратовской области два мужчины с онкологическими заболеваниями покончили жизнь самоубийством.

Vor zehn Jahren gab es noch 110.000 öffentliche Fernsprecher im Land, heute sind viele davon verschwunden. Mobiltelefone machen viele unrentabel. Doch manche Standorte kommen trotzdem nicht aus der Mode.