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Europe 3 years ago

Kyiv won't negotiate with Moscow after 'referendum': Zelensky

"Russia's recognition of the pseudo-referendums as 'normal', implementation of the so-called Crimean scenario, and yet another attempt to annex Ukrainian territory means that there is nothing to talk about with (the) current Russian president," he said in a video message.

Americas 3 years ago

Chile overwhelmingly rejects progressive new constitution

While nearly 80 percent of Chileans voted to draft a new constitution in 2020, nearly 62 percent of voters rejected the new text with 99.74 percent of ballot boxes counted.

Academia 3 years ago

Timor Leste’s ASEAN membership is too strategic to delay

During his inauguration speech on May 20, newly elected President Jose Ramos Horta expressed his hope that the country would become the newest ASEAN member next year, coinciding with Indonesia’s chairmanship.

Academia 4 years ago

When Papuans ask Indonesia to let them go

Let's act with dignity and acknowledge that the situation in Papua is indeed messy but that we intend to fix the problem and to prove to the world that we deserve its trust.

Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

New Caledonia rejects independence from France in third referendum

Police reinforcements have been sent to the territory known as "the pebble", which is of strategic importance to France and is part of a wider tussle for influence in the Pacific between Western countries and China.

Europe 4 years ago

PREMIUM
Switzerland confident palm-oil deal with Indonesia can help sustainabilty campaign

A visiting Swiss delegation has expressed confidence that the free trade agreement (FTA) with EFTA countries, a group which comprises the Alpine country, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein could spur further reform in the country.

Business 5 years ago

Swiss voters narrowly back palm oil deal with Indonesia

The proposal narrowly gained approval with 51.7 percent support in a nationwide referendum. Voters also backed a ban on full face coverings in public places, which would include Islamic full-face veils or burqa.

World 5 years ago

Swiss vote on 'burqa ban'

Polls indicate a slim majority supports the move, in a vote that comes after years of debate following similar bans in other European countries -- and in some Muslim-majority states.

Opinion 5 years ago

Awaiting Switzerland’s decision on Indonesian palm oil

Revoking the clause on palm oil in the I-EFTA CEPA may set a detrimental precedent for other trade agreements that Indonesia is party to.

Business 5 years ago

Palm oil row fuels Swiss vote on Indonesia trade deal

Under the deal, tariffs would be gradually removed from almost all of Switzerland's biggest exports to the world's fourth most populous country, while the Swiss would abolish duties on Indonesian industrial products.

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