Recent Events and Developments in Liechtenstein
In 2000 Liechtenstein faced criticism from OECD for its non-cooperation in its fight against money laundering. This led to Liechtenstein bringing in financial reforms and stringency in the banking laws.

In 2003 Prince Hans-Adam was given sweeping powers in a referendum whereby the Monarch could appoint and dismiss governments at will. The Crown Prince Hans-Adam handed over powers of running day to day government affairs to his son Prince Alois while remaining the head of state.

In 2005 the Liechtenstein Parliament approved of a new government headed by incumbent PM Otmar Hasler but in coalition with Patriotic Union. In the same year abortion in early stages was legalized in a referendum while in 2006 Liechtenstein celebrated 200 years of its sovereignty.

Liechtenstein officials established that the country is bigger than previous estimates after re-measuring its borders. In 2008 Liechtenstein government bowed to international pressure brought by OECD and US by agreeing to cooperate fully on tax matters.

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Holland, England, Spain maintain perfect records - 02 Apr 2009
a 2-0 victory over Wales in Cardiff, while Russia won 1-0 in Liechtenstein.  ... Joachim Loew's side four points clear of Russia, who were 1-0 winners in Liechtenstein

India, Britain see progress at G20 in tackling tax havens - 02 Apr 2009
havens like Switzerland and Liechtenstein for the names of Indians who have

Indian money stashed abroad should be brought back: Advani - 29 Mar 2009
to have secret accounts in LGT Bank in Liechtenstein in Germany. I

A war of words over banking secrecy - 25 Mar 2009
secrecy laws, including Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and Luxembourg

Switzerland, Austria to ease banking secrecy, share data - 13 Mar 2009
this week and pledged to protect banking secrecy.    Liechtenstein.... Liechtenstein's prime minister said he expected his small principality to eventually

Milan beat Fiorentina amidst fears of Kaka's departure - 18 Jan 2009
visitors Reggina 1-0 as Liechtenstein striker Mario Frick came on from the bench

Mayors of 185 cities contacted to name a major street after Mahatma Gandhi - 10 Nov 2008
., to thinly populated like Eschen (in Liechtenstein, with about 4,000 population

Mayors of 185 world cities contacted to name a major street after Gandhi - 10 Nov 2008
., to thinly populated like Eschen (in Liechtenstein, with about 4,000 population

India elected to UN Economic and Social Council - 24 Oct 2008
. Guatemala, Peru, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Venezuela, Greece, Liechtenstein..., Namibia [France, Greece, Liechtenstein and Portugal were re-elected]. As part

Germany look ahead to Wales in 2010 World Cup qualifier (Preview) - 13 Oct 2008
4 with seven points but Wales sit on six after beating Liechtenstein 2-0

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