Italy and Switzerland in a war of words over tax evasion...

The intensifying Italian tax amnesty has sparked a war of words and protests from Switzerland about perceived heavy-handed tactics from its neighbour.

Switzerland has complained about being singled out for tougher treatment and resents Italian police "spying" on the border. Italy says it has had enough of Switzerland encouraging citizens to dodge taxes.

This is not the first time Italy has launched a tax amnesty aimed at repatriating hidden funds back home – in fact it's the third in nine years. And increased border surveillance using cameras was also in use during the previous amnesty. More...

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