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A new EU charge on small parcels from outside the bloc is already affecting Swiss Post’s cross-border volumes, but its director doubts it will curb Chinese online retailers.
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cultural heritage
Switzerland has returned an ancient Egyptian burial mask dating from the second century BC after authorities determined that its import was illegal. The article would explain how customs officials identified the object, Switzerland’s cultural-property rules and the country’s role in combating illicit antiquities trafficking.
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cultural heritage
Switzerland has returned an ancient Egyptian burial mask to Egypt after authorities determined that it had been imported illegally. The handover highlights Swiss efforts to prevent the trafficking of cultural property and follows a customs seizure in Geneva.
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crime
Geneva Airport becomes focal point as customs officials report 880,000 undeclared cigarettes in 2024, marking significant increase from previous year's 690,000.
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crime
Swiss customs authorities dismantle CHF25 million gold smuggling operation, leading to criminal charges against 65-year-old Italian national for illegal precious metal imports.
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