Zähringen
Zähringen , noble German family. It took its name from a now ruined castle near Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden, and can be traced to the 10th cent. The family held extensive fiefs in Baden and W Switzerland, and Duke Berthold V, one of the most powerful nobles of his era, founded many towns, notably Bern . His death (1218) deprived the family of its Swiss holdings; his domains passed largely to the related Kyburg and Hapsburg families. A younger branch continued in N Baden and split (16th cent.) into the branches of Baden-Baden and Baden-Durlach, reunited in 1771. In 1806, Charles Frederick of Baden was raised to grand ducal rank. Grand Duke Frederick II abdicated in 1918.
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Liechtenstein banks on secrecy: the recent theft of data from a Liechtenstein bank may change the Savings Tax Directive between the EU and countries like Liechtenstein and Switzerland sooner than expected. The past few months have seen increasing political pressure on both states to combat banking secrecy.(NEWS FEATURE)
Magazine article from: Swiss News; 7/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...confidential information on foreign clients of the Liechtenstein bank LGT--Liechtenstein Global Trust. Hundreds of Germans, including...German authorities allegedly paid the thief, Liechtenstein citizen Heinrich Kieber, 4 million [euro...
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Liechtenstein.(Beautiful license plates)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Swiss News; 7/1/2001; 700+ words
; Liechtenstein license plate numbers draw the interest...articles attempt to convey an image of a Liechtenstein that is multifaceted and dynamic...arouse curiosity about this little Liechtenstein that, as a state with 32,000 inhabitants...
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Liechtenstein institutes proceedings against Germany.
M2 Presswire; 6/5/2001; 700+ words
; M2 PRESSWIRE-5 June 2001-UN: Liechtenstein institutes proceedings against Germany...RDATE:04062001 THE HAGUE -- Today, Liechtenstein instituted proceedings against Germany...to treat certain property of Liechtenstein nationals as German assets ... seized...
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Liechtenstein details stronger privacy rules
Newspaper article from: International Herald Tribune; 2/21/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...International Herald Tribune 02-21-2008 Liechtenstein details stronger privacy rules Byline...5 Section: FINANCE/BUSINESS VADUZ , Liechtenstein -- The government of Liechtenstein on Wednesday detailed plans to strengthen...
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Liechtenstein's Presence In The World: Bilateral Relations With Neighboring States And Permanent Missions To International Organizations.
News Wire article from: Mondaq Business Briefing; 4/16/2008; 700+ words
; Liechtenstein is buying a residence and office for...the United States. Until now, the Liechtenstein's embassy rented premises in an...underscores the great significance Liechtenstein attaches to its own diplomatic representation...
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Liechtenstein and the EEA.
Magazine article from: EFTA Bulletin (Switzerland); 6/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...became a reality ten years ago, 56% of Liechtenstein's citizens voted, in a referendum...joining the Area. Since Switzerland--Liechtenstein's customs union partner--rejected...the EEA Agreement in a referendum, Liechtenstein could not accede to the EEA Agreement...
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Liechtenstein Creates Comprehensive Climate Protection Act Implementation Of Obligations Arising From The Kyoto Protocol.
News Wire article from: Mondaq Business Briefing; 4/23/2007; 700+ words
; ...Even a small country such as Liechtenstein can make a contribution to climate...emissions. The Principality of Liechtenstein joined the Kyoto Protocol in...already entered into force for Liechtenstein in 1994. To implement the obligations...
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Liechtenstein Favors Regional Commuter Trains.
News Wire article from: Mondaq Business Briefing; 8/28/2007; 700+ words
; ...increasingly great concern for Liechtenstein. In the short term, the Principality...Constance area travel to their jobs in Liechtenstein. While the heavy commuter traffic between Switzerland and Liechtenstein during the morning and evening...
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Liechtenstein Stands For Respect Of Privacy.
News Wire article from: Mondaq Business Briefing; 2/27/2008; 700+ words
; Liechtenstein foundations and tax evasion are two...authorities, taxes have been evaded in Liechtenstein using foundations. Amplified by media...reports, this gives the impression that Liechtenstein foundations are used only for tax...
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Liechtenstein: where the missing billions go ; Liechtenstein is a throwback to the days when princes ruled. It is also the focus of a very modern industry: tax evasion. But all that may be about to change...
Newspaper article from: Belfast Telegraph; 2/26/2008; 700+ words
; ...sites plays only a minor role in the Liechtenstein success story. As European governments...country boasts an estimated 73,700. Liechtenstein does not need a mainline railway station...tax evaders who have helped to put Liechtenstein on an OECD blacklist of only three...
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Liechtenstein
Encyclopedia entry from: World Press Encyclopedia
Liechtenstein Basic Data Official Country Name: Principality of Liechtenstein Region (Map name): Europe Population: 32...purchased by the German princely family of Liechtenstein, were merged to form modern Liechtenstein in...
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Liechtensteiners
Encyclopedia entry from: Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cultures
...lick-ten-SHTINE-uhrs LOCATION: Liechtenstein POPULATION: 30,000 LANGUAGE: Standard...Protestantism 1 • INTRODUCTION Liechtenstein is a tiny, beautiful country located...landscape. The region now known as Liechtenstein has been inhabited since 3000 bc...
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Wenzel, Hanni
Book article from: Notable Sports Figures
...person from the tiny European country of Liechtenstein to win an Olympic gold medal. She...smallest country in Europe, the nation of Liechtenstein (just 60 square miles), when she...and her sister Petra were also on the Liechtenstein Olympic skiing team. Although Petra...
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EFTA
Book article from: A Dictionary of Contemporary World History
...Sweden, and Switzerland. Though subsequently joined by Liechtenstein, Finland, and Iceland, the EFTA was too small and its...heterogeneous and loose alliance of four disparate member states (Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland). http://www...
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Vaduz
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Vaduz , town (1996 pop. 5,017), capital of Liechtenstein, W Liechtenstein, on the Rhine River. It is a tourist center. A beautiful medieval castle (now an art museum) dominates the town. Vaduz was destroyed (1499) in the war between...
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