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The Swiss foreign minister, Didier Burkhalter, has created a new ambassadorship to deal exclusively with Switzerland's relations with its five neighbours France, Italy, Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein.

Ravinder Kumar Rishi and his family members are the beneficiaries of Hemang Foundation, a trust based in the European tax haven of Liechtenstein which fully controls Tatra Sipox (UK) that supplies Tatra trucks to India.

Stephanie Vogt of Liechtenstein and Paraguay's Veronica Cepede Royg were handed the first two tennis wildcards for the London Games by International Tennis Federation (ITF).

Stephanie Vogt of Liechtenstein and Paraguay's Veronica Cepede Royg were handed the first two tennis wildcards for the London Games by International Tennis Federation (ITF).

Stephanie Vogt of Liechtenstein and Paraguay's Veronica Cepede Royg were handed the first two tennis wildcards for the London Games by International Tennis Federation (ITF).

The International Tennis Federation says Stephanie Vogt of Liechtenstein and Veronica Cepede Royg of Paraguay have been allocated places in the women's singles at the All England Club, the home of Wimbledon.

Malta U-17 lost 2-0 to Northern Ireland in the last match of the Malta International U-17 Tournament at the Centenary Stadium this afternoon. After winning their opening two games, 1-0 against Liechtenstein and 2-1 against Romania, Malta went into the final day of the quadrangular event on top of the table but their hopes of winning the title were dashed by the Irish. Josh Doherty fired Northern Ireland ahead after 13 minutes and Liam Donnelly sealed the issue with a second goal five minutes into the second half. Northern Ireland won the tournament thanks to their better goal difference as they finished level on six points with Malta and Romania. Romania beat Liechtenstein 4-3 in today's other game.

Malta has won the Malta International U17 Tournament match against Romania with two goals against one. The game was played at the Victor Tedesco Stadium. The win kept Malta in the lead of the tournament table with six points. In today's other game, Liechtenstein beat Northern Ireland 7 – 0. The next games are on Thursday when Liechtenstein plays Romania and Malta plays Northern Ireland.

SINGAPORE: Investors from the United States, Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland are accorded similar treatment as Singaporeans in the purchase of residential properties in Singapore.

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[Greenpeace] In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) industrial logging is still totally out of control. Ongoing social conflicts, including extreme violence, rape and human rights abuse prompted Greenpeace International to file a complaint in April 2011 to the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) about its association with the Congolese logging company Sodefor and its Liechtenstein-based parent company Nordsudtimber (NST) group.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) industrial logging is still totally out of control. Ongoing social conflicts, including extreme violence, rape and human rights abuse prompted Greenpeace International to file a complaint in April 2011 to the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) about its association with the Congolese logging company Sodefor and its Liechtenstein-based parent company Nordsudtimber (NST) group.

The FSC says it stands for healthy forests and benefits for local people so should distance itself from companies associated with human rights violations. Last week, the FSC published its decision not to disassociate from NST. This scandalous decision is a huge setback for the affected communities and for the credibility of the FSC.

Sodefor is the biggest logging permit holder in the DRC. Greenpeace has reported on Sodefor’s involvement in social conflicts and illegal logging over the past years. The general pattern of these conflicts is clear: the community protests, because their landrights are not respected, taxes are not paid or the company does not comply with its legal obligations on social projects such as building schools and health centres for the community.

Standing up to a logging company such as Sodefor is dangerous business in the DRC, because police and military can be called in for intervention. In 2006, villagers of Mbelo stood up against Sodefor. The intervention mission reportedly committed 38 rapes, looted and destroyed property, arrested 37 villagers and left one person dead, apparently as a result of beatings in jail. Another case occurred around the 2010 protests by the Bokongo community. On that occasion the police intervention led to human rights abuses and the death of a 72-year old villager, George Nkaka.  Even last February, it was reported that villagers were arbitrarily arrested near Bongonde when they protested against Sodefor. And these are just a few examples.

So, what more does the FSC need to disassociate from a logging company?

Based on the FSC’s Policy of Association, Greenpeace asked the FSC to immediately disassociate from Sodefor/NST and nullify its certificates. The FSC has now decided not to disassociate itself from Sodefor, but to: „start the suggested process to bring about required changes to Sodefor’s practices to ensure Sodefor will meet all the FSC’s requirements including the Policy of Association“.

Sounds reasonable? But when you think about it, this is a clear contradiction. Why start a whole process with Sodefor to live up to the policy when you have just decided not to disassociate, because there is not enough evidence for non-compliance? And this policy was meant to rule out the big, bad and ugly in the first place, not to bring them in!

The FSC‘s credibility is at stake here. The complaint procedure took nearly 11 months when it should have taken only three months. In the meantime the human rights violations continued. The complaints panel says it „did not have the time nor the resources to carry out extensive field investigations“ and it could not investigate our allegations on workers and labour rights. Sodefor can now continue to work with FSC. In total disregard of the reality on the ground.

We have another complaint running, filed in November 2011 – against Siforco, a DRC subsidiary of the Danzer group. We urge the FSC to deal with that complaint more seriously.  The FSC should halt certification of industrial logging operations in the Congo Basin. Sort out the mess first and make sure communities are compensated and their rights respected.

Twenty three beneficiaries of international protection from Eritrea and Somalia left Malta yesterday to start a new life in the United States, Norway and Denmark. Nineteen - one family and 15 adults, will be resettled in the United States. A family of three will be relocated in Norway while an individual will be relocated to Denmark, as part of both countries' pledges to assist Malta. With this latest departure, the United States has resettled 868 people since 2007, 57 since the beginning of this year. Norway has relocated 24 out of 31 people identified by the Norwegian authorities for relocation following a selection mission some months ago. Denmark has pledged to take 10 people and yesterday's was the first. More people should leave Malta in the coming days. Other European countries have also committed to relocate beneficiaries of international protection from Malta, in the context of the extension of the Eurema pilot project, or on a bilateral basis. These include Bulgaria, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland and The Netherlands. These relocations have already...

Tax evaders from around the world have been investigated, fined and jailed for trying to hide their wealth in Liechtenstein, but a senator says Canadians suspected of using bank accounts there to dodge the taxman are getting off easy.

Tax evaders from around the world have been investigated, fined and jailed for trying to hide their wealth in Liechtenstein, but a senator says Canadians suspected of using bank accounts there to dodge the taxman are getting off easy.

If your homeland wasn't part of the initial iPad roll out we've got good news -- today is the day for iOS tabletry. Maybe. The latest slab of Retina display-equipped machinery out of Cupertino is landing in 25 additional countries today, including Liechtenstein and Luxembourg. So, if you haven't been waiting on line since the 16th in anticipation of this day, then go to your local Apple store to score one. Or don't. For the full list of countries check the PR after the break.

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The third-generation iPad is now on sale in an additional 25 countries. The emphasis is mostly on Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden are included. The only non-European countries are in fact Macau, Mexico, and New Zealand....

Michael Mifsud scored a second-half brace as Malta came from behind to beat Liechtenstein in a friendly match at the National Stadium. After a goalless first half, Liechtenstein jolted Malta with a goal after just two minutes but the home side rallied to overturn the deficit with Mifsud, the country's all-time leading scorer, inspiring the comeback to ensure that caretaker coach Robert Gatt marked his brief tenure with a deserved win. Uncapped duo Henry Bonello, the Sliema Wanderers goalkeeper, and Hibs midfielder Bjorn Kristensen were handed their Malta debut by caretaker coach Robert Gatt. Andrei Agius, a fixture in the Maltese defence for much of the past of three years, was deplpyed in central midfield as Gatt handed the two centre-half roles to Valletta defenders Jonathan Caruana and Steve Borg. Malta were the better team in the opening exchanges. They threatened after 11 minutes when Kristensen cut out a Liechtenstein pass in midfield and released Michael Mifsud who rounded Michael Stocklasa as he ran into the box but the Malta captain's final effort was repelled by Peter Jehle. Moments later, from a corner action, Daniel Bogdanovic laid...

Malta national football team caretaker coach Robert Gatt said today that the friendly against Liechtenstein tomorrow was important for Malta ahead of the World Cup qualifiers and a test for several players. Speaking at the Excelsior Hotel, where the team is currently housed, Mr Gatt said the objective was always to win the match, but his priority was to introduce and test new players to see how they coped in international football. He felt that this mixture of new and experienced players should lead the team to a positive result. Gatt is introducing Bjorn Kristensen (Hibs), Edmond Agius (Valletta) and goaler Henry Bonello (Sliema) and the squad also sees the return of Luke Dimech after an absence of two years from international football. Malta last played Liechtenstein in 2008 and won 7-1 but Gatt cautioned that no comparisons should be made with that game since matters had changed a lot since then. Under 21 coach Ray Farrugia, speaking about tomorrow's match against Hungary (3 p.m. Hibs ground) said this was important preparation ahead of the qualifiers against Slovenia and Sweden. He pointed out that he too was introducing a number of...

Liechtenstein-based gothic metallers ELIS have called it quits following the departure of their singer of the past eight months, Simone Christinat from Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

Malta will lock horns in a friendly against Liechtenstein on Wednesday at 7.30 pm at Ta' Qali National Stadium. This will be the first outing of the national team before further preparatory matches leading to the two 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B European Zone matches in September at home to Armenia and away to Italy. Malta will be under the temporary charge of technical director Robert Gatt who has assumed technical responsibilities until the appointment of a new coach. Gatt's immediate objective is to prepare a squad of players which should form the backbone of the Malta team in the matches to come. He has to pick players from those available at home and others doing duty with overseas teams and has already said that he is keeping his options open as to the choice of his units. The friendly matches present Gatt with an opportunity to assess the players available and try out several game plans The match against Liechtenstein will be the first of such build-up matches which will also serve to lay emphasis on morale-building.

The provisional squad for the International Friendly Malta against Liechtenstein on Febraury 29, at the Ta’ Qali, National Stadium is as follows, the MFA said. Goal keepers Justin Haber – Kerkyra FC Henry Bonello – Sliema Wanderers FC Andrew Hogg – Valletta FC Defenders Andrei Agius – U.S. Latina Calcio Steve Borg – Valletta FC Roderick Briffa – Valletta FC Jonathan Caruana – Valletta FC Luke Dimech – AEK Larnaca Clayton Failla – Hibernians FC Edward Herrera – Hibernians FC Alex Muscat – Sliema Wanderers FC Zack Muscat – Pieta Hotspurs FC Midfielders Edmond Agius – Valletta FC Shaun Bajada – Birkirkara FC Paul Fenech – Birkirkara FC Ryan Fenech – Sliema Wanderers FC Bjorn Kristensen – Hibernians FC Gareth Sciberras – Birkirkara FC Attackers Etienne Barbara – Vancouver Whitecaps FC Daniel Bogdanovic – Blackpool FC Andrew Cohen – Hibernians...

PROFILE Geography Area: 61.7 sq. miles. ; about the size of Washington, DC. Cities: Capital-- Vaduz.

Liechtenstein royal family threatens to veto plan to remove prince's power of veto

Some 2,000 people from the UK with money invested in Liechtenstein have come forward after the tax haven was put under the spotlight.

Secretary of Commerce and Economic Development of the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong , Gregory So Kam-leung, has recently held talks with Liechtenstein's Foreign Affairs Minister Aurelia Frick, during a working visit to Vaduz, with the talks focussing on the excellent economic relations between the Principality and the Region.

Starting December 19, another country was added to the Schengen zone - Liechtenstein.

BRUSSELS, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- Liechtenstein becomes the 26th nation to join the Schengen area, said a statement issued by the European Commission on Monday. This means the over 400 million people from 26 European countries can enjoy "passport-free travel" across the Schengen area, according to the statement. "The Schengen Area has grown rapidly, allowing for increasing numbers of European citizens and third country visitors to enjoy free movement across more and more countries," said Cecil ...

MFA president Norman Darmanin Demajo said today that the  association has made a formal approach for Dusan Fitzel to return to Malta as new national coach. A meeting took place in Prague earlier this month. Mr Darmanin Demajo told a meeting of the FA council that Fitzel did not rule out a return as Malta coach. Fitzel, currently holds the post of technical director of the Czech FA. Robert Gatt, the technical director, has been confirmed as caretaker coach for the friendly game against Liechtenstein on February 29. MFA are looking to appoint a new national coach after they terminated the contract of John Buttigieg in October.

On 19 December, Liechtenstein became the 26th member of the Schengen area, following approval by the EU in March. "It's a great day for Liechtenstein" […] (News in brief : cover)

Liechtenstein, whose capital Vaduz lies on a bus route between the eastern Swiss towns of Sargans and Buchs, has joined the Schengen area to which Switzerland has belonged for the past three years.

The MFA has inaugurated a new computer programme tailored for its needs, aimed at helping the coaches of national teams at all levels in their assessment of players and tactics. The software was hailed as 'a very useful tool for coaches' by MFA president Norman Darmanin Demajo. During the launch this morning, it was also confirmed that technical director Robert Gatt will be in charge of the national team for its match against Liechtenstein in February. The new programme features data on the technical, mental and tactical skills of the players, their training and their fitness records, among other information. Mr Darmanin Demajo praised Mr Gatt for having surpassed his dreams as technical director. Mr Gatt said he intends to introduce some young players for the Lichtenstein match, and said he has spoken to players who were controversially kept out of the Malta squad in the past and knows their position. The MFA has yet to appoint a nation coach to succeed John Buttigieg.

BRUSSELS, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- Liechtenstein, a tiny principality bordered by Switzerland and Austria, will join the passport-free Schengen area as its 26th member next Monday, according to the European Council in a press release on Tuesday. Liechtenstein has fulfilled "all the necessary conditions" for the practical application of the relevant parts of the Schengen acquis, according to the council. The council had already adopted a decision allowing for both the lifting of internal border ...

Job done. As I write, Nowhereisland's population is 3,323: still a way off that of Monaco (30,539) and Liechtenstein (35,236), but already rather bigger than that of the Falkland Islands ...

MFA president Norman Darmanin Demajo announced today that the MFA Executive Committee has effectively agreed that the next national coach should be a foreigner. He said the aim is to appoint the right person for the right price. The MFA, he stressed, will not rush into making an appointment and the likelihood is that the national team will be led by a caretaker coach for the friendly game against Liechtenstein in February. The MFA has received over 30 applications from foreign coaches for the nationalcoach's job. The MFA last month terminated the contracts of national coach John Buttigieg and his assistant Carmel Busuttil. "I've always felt that, given that we're playing in a tough international league (competition), it's better to have a foreigner leading our team," Mr Darmanin Demajo had said shortly after. "A foreign coach also comes without a baggage, he has no sympathies or grudges towards players. But, this is just a personal opinion."

COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Switzerland is a highly developed democracy. The Principality of Liechtenstein is a democratically run constitutional monarchy divided into 11 municipalities.

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Apple today officially launched the iPhone 4S in 22 new countries, marking the second round of launches for the device. The company

Apple has opened up iPhone 4S preorders to 22 previously unserved countries. The phone is now available in Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Shipping times are typically listed at one to two weeks, a delay consistent with the US online store....

Following last week's launch of the iPhone 4S in the first batch of seven countries, Apple is set to debut the new device in 22 more countries next Friday, October 28th. Apple's online stores in many of those new countries began taking pre-orders for the iPhone 4S today, giving customers in the new markets the chance to join the queue for delivery. The new launch countries include Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.


Apple does not operate online stores in all of those markets, however, and thus the new pre-orders for unlocked iPhone 4S models through Apple are only available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Customers in other countries and those looking to purchase subsidized units on contract may be able to arrange for pre-orders through their local iPhone carrier partners.

Rather than promising October 28th delivery for iPhone 4S pre-orders in the new batch of countries, Apple is currently citing shipping estimates of 1-2 weeks. It is unknown if Apple is planning to meet the original October 28th date or if availability will slip slightly in the face of strong demand in markets where the device has already launched. Apple announced opening weekend sales of

Switzerland and Liechtenstein are no longer the tax havens they used to be for wealthy Germans. Now German authorities are tracking down untaxed funds in the tiny country of Luxembourg, too.

Switzerland and Liechtenstein are no longer the tax havens they used to be for wealthy Germans. Now German authorities are tracking down untaxed funds in the tiny country of Luxembourg,...

The Brighton marksman was the hero for Scotland at the weekend as he scored the only goal in their 1-0 win over Liechtenstein.

Republic of Ireland Under-21s manager Noel King has challenged his players to drag themselves back into the race for European Championship qualification with victory in Liechtenstein.King felt his ...

Craig Mackail-Smith scored a first-half header as Scotland beat Liechtenstein 1-0 yesterday to keep their chances of qualifying for next year's European Championship alive. Mackail-Smith rewarded ...

Craig Levein instructs his Scotland side to aim for victory against the world champions after their 1-0 win over Liechtenstein.

England through to Euro 2012, others still waiting Craig Mackail-Smith's 32nd-minute goal earned Scotland a 1-0 victory in Liechtenstein today to help them leapfrog Czech Republic into second ...

Craig Mackail-Smith scored a first-half header for Scotland to beat Liechtenstein 1-0 on Saturday and keep its chances of qualifying for next year's European Championship alive. Mackail-Smith rewarded coach Craig Levein's decision to hand the striker his first start by steering Phil Bardsley's cross into goal in the 32nd-minute at the Rheinpark Stadion.

Craig Mackail-Smith's 32nd-minute goal earned Scotland a 1-0 victory in Liechtenstein on Saturday to help them leapfrog Czech Republic into second place in Euro 2012 Group I qualifying and move within range of the playoffs.