Recent Events and Developments in Liechtenstein
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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Spain, Italy qualify for Euro 2012 - 07 Sep 2011
London, Sept 7 (ANI): World Champion Spain and Italy qualified for the Euro 2012 on Tuesday. Spain eased to a 6-0 win at home to minnows Liechtenstein to make it six wins out of six while Italy left it late to gain a 1-0 home win
Supreme Court appoints SIT on black money - 04 Jul 2011
in the LGT Bank in Liechtenstein. The Central Government had earlier
Supreme Court appoints SIT on black money - 04 Jul 2011
in the LGT Bank in Liechtenstein. The Central Government had earlier
Supreme Court to pass order on black money - 04 Jul 2011
in Liechtenstein. The Central Government had earlier opposed the revealing
SC reserves order on setting up SIT to track black money - 04 May 2011
in the Liechtenstein Bank. The Centre opposed the plea and contended before
BJP asks Centre to release names of black money account-holders - 26 Apr 2011
having received the names from banks in Liechtenstein, the government has refused
Now, rent a whole country for 40K pounds a night - 17 Apr 2011
London, April 17 (ANI): The entire Liechtenstein, a tiny land-locked country... Liechtenstein has one of the lowest crime rates in the area. The new temporary 'owners..., the guests will be treated to wine-tasting from the Prince of Liechtenstein's personal
Black money trail: Supreme Court asks Government to locate Hasan Ali - 10 Feb 2011
by the German government in Liechtenstein Bank there, but avoided making the names
Supreme Court to hear black money issue - 10 Feb 2011
their ill-gotten wealth abroad as revealed by the German government in Liechtenstein
Govt. serves notice to 17 in black money trail - 06 Feb 2011
were in LGT Bank of Liechtenstein, an European country neighbouring Switzerland
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