Switzerland
Swiss government presents counter-proposal to responsible business initiative
The Swiss government has opened a consultation on a counter-proposal to a new popular initiative on corporate responsibility, arguing that...
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Where in Switzerland are new second homes banned?
Whether mountain homes or other types of residences, some areas of Switzerland have more ‘holiday’ dwellings than others. Where is...
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Crans-Montana fire: Recalled Italian ambassador will return to Switzerland
The Italian ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado will return to Switzerland. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani made the decision following a meeting...
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Arztgeheimnis-Lockerung: Idee sorgt für Sturm der Entrüstung
«Jeder erhält ein Arztzeugnis, wenn er genug jammert» Es gibt aber Leserinnen und Leser, die das ganz anders sehen. Sie...
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For the first time in Switzerland, people aged 65 and over outnumber those under 20
Provisional figures for 2025 from the Federal Statistical Office show a steadily ageing population. By the end of the year,...
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Where SWISS airline is flying in summer 2026
Despite a number of cancellations, the national airline, SWISS, is adding new destinations and increasing frequency of certain flights, in...
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Swiss cheesemakers allowed to artificially make holes in Emmental cheese
After years of problems with holes in Emmental cheese, Swiss cheesemakers are now allowed to use 'perforation powder'. Listen to...
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Neue Swisspass-Funktion: Tickets sind auf SBB-App nicht sichtbar
Für Kontrollpersonal sichtbar – für Kundschaft nicht Die neue Funktion richte sich in erster Linie an Personen, die kein Smartphone...
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Switzerland could abandon purchase of the Patriot air-defence system
Switzerland could abandon its planned purchase of the Patriot air-defence system, Martin Pfister, the minister of defence, said on Wednesday,...
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Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries
The number of people acquiring the citizenship of a European country has increased massively compared to a decade ago. Experts...
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