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Climate activists picket Swiss National Bank’s shareholder meeting
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Apr 26, 2024
Climate groups want the SNB to sell its holdings in companies that they see as damaging the environment.
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Swiss parliamentary committee backs Ukraine aid plan
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Apr 26, 2024
In addition to helping Ukraine, the funds are envisaged to help ensure security in Switzerland and in broader Europe.
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Zelensky claims Moscow is planning to derail Swiss peace conference
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Apr 26, 2024
The Ukrainian president said he is aware of a plan by Russia to prevent the peace conference planned for June.
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Rare books stolen from Geneva library
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Apr 26, 2024
Three volumes were stolen, in part of a series of similar thefts that occurred throughout Europe.
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Swiss extend support for Sri Lankan adoptees wishing to trace roots
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Apr 26, 2024
With around 70 people having already benefited from the programme, it is now being extended through 2025.
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Love Life: new Swiss campaign launched against sex infections
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Apr 26, 2024
Part of a new federal programme, the campaign aims to increase awareness and decrease rates of infection.
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Swiss government against idea to amend S status
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Apr 25, 2024
Switzerland’s executive body has requested the rejection of a parliamentary motion calling for changes to the rules around the revocation of S permits.
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Swiss authorities ran fewer surveillance measures last year
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Apr 25, 2024
Swiss law enforcement authorities and the Federal Intelligence Service ordered fewer surveillance measures last year, particularly aerial searches.
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More bee colonies but fewer beekeepers in Switzerland
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Apr 25, 2024
Despite high annual bee losses, the number of bee colonies bred in Switzerland has grown over the last ten years.
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Lake Lucerne steamboat first Swiss ‘Treasure of European Film Culture’
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Apr 25, 2024
A 118-year-old steamboat on Lake Lucerne has been recognised by the European Film Academy as an important place in film history.
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Swisscom lands CHF18 million fine in fibre-optic cable dispute
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Apr 25, 2024
Swiss authorities have fined the country’s biggest telecoms provider due to fibre-optic cables in breach of competition rules.
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Swiss wages increase but growth slowed by inflation
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Apr 25, 2024
Wages in Switzerland rose in 2023, but the growth was cancelled out by inflation for the second year in a row.
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Hoax bomb alert: Basel EuroAirport evacuated for fifth time this year
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Apr 25, 2024
The passenger terminal at the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg had to be temporarily evacuated on Wednesday evening.
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SNB returns to quarterly profit thanks to Swiss franc weakness
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Apr 25, 2024
The Swiss National Bank’s return to a quarterly profit could help officials to rebuild the central bank’s depleted capital base.
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Switzerland to strengthen security at asylum centres
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Apr 24, 2024
Proposed measures follow reports of violence at Swiss asylum centres.
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French air traffic controller strikes hits SWISS flights
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Apr 24, 2024
SWISS flights have been hit by an air traffic controller strike in France.
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Swiss federal police chief steps down
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Apr 24, 2024
The director of the Federal Office of Police, Nicoletta della Valle, is stepping down.
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UBS slams Swiss capital buffer plan
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Apr 24, 2024
UBS hits back at Swiss government plans to force the banks to set aside more capital.
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Switzerland delays UNRWA funding decision
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Apr 24, 2024
Switzerland will fund Middle east humanitarian projects with loans.
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Locarno Film Festival to honour Jane Campion
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Apr 24, 2024
New Zealand filmmaker Jane Campion will be awarded the prestigious Pardo d’Onore Manor prize.
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