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Tunnel tolls for alpine crossings in Switzerland voted down

National Council does not want tolls on the north-south axis

This content was published on May 7, 2025 Motorists will continue to enjoy toll-free travel on motorways crossing the north-south Alpine routes.

Army draws positive conclusions after "Trias 25" exercise abroad

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Swiss army strengthens defence in military exercise in Austria

This content was published on May 7, 2025 The Swiss Armed Forces have bolstered their defence capabilities through the exercise TRIAS 25 in Austria.

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The tragic story of a Swiss farmer who perished on the Titanic

This content was published on May 7, 2025 One of the Titanic victims was a farmer from Uster. An exhibition in Germany now tells his tragic story.

The special session runs through tomorrow. The House of Representatives is using the additional three days to manage its growing workload.

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Picture of the day

This content was published on May 6, 2025 The special session runs through tomorrow. The House of Representatives is using the additional three days to manage its growing workload.

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This content was published on May 6, 2025 UBS cleans up a legacy issue. Meanwhile, the Swiss government is preparing for further cyberattacks on major events.

Swiss parliament approves allowance for childcare

This content was published on May 6, 2025 The cost of daycare in Switzerland will be alleviated via a new childcare allowance for children up to the age of eight.

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Swiss parliament rejects national microchipping scheme for cats

This content was published on May 6, 2025 Switzerland should not introduce a nationwide mandatory microchip scheme for cats. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives rejected such an idea by 108 votes to 80.

Last year, almost 63,000 cyber-related incidents were reported to the Federal Office of Cyber Security (FOCS) in Switzerland, an increase of 13,500 cases over the previous year.

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Sharp rise in reported cyber incidents in Switzerland

This content was published on May 6, 2025 The number of reported cyber incidents and online threats in Switzerland rose sharply last year, according to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

The SNB "ready to consider" the introduction of negative interest rates

Swiss National Bank ‘ready to consider’ negative interest rates

This content was published on May 6, 2025 The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is prepared to lower its key interest rate even further in the face of economic uncertainty, Chair Martin Schlegel said on Tuesday.

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Direct democracy, federalism and neutrality in foreign affairs are central components of the Swiss political system.

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