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Gay conversion therapy banned in Swiss canton of Valais

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This content was published on May 17, 2024 On Thursday, the canton approved a new Health Act which includes a ban on therapies aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity.

Have you encountered “overtourism”? How should popular destinations deal with it?

Places like Venice or Barcelona, and destinations in the Swiss Alps, are struggling with an influx of tourists. What to do?

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Is Switzerland doing enough for victims of compulsory social measures?

This content was published on May 17, 2024 A recent study looked at the dark Swiss history of compulsory social measures and analysed the current situation.

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This content was published on May 16, 2024 On Thursday: more Eurovision speculation – who would want to host it anyway?

Senate committee not keen on CHF15 billion defense boost

This content was published on May 16, 2024 The Swiss Senate’s finance committee is oppoesed to the idea of running up new debts to boost defence spending.

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Swiss Abroad suggest solutions for reducing healthcare costs

This content was published on May 16, 2024 The Swiss diaspora believes the Swiss healthcare system needs to be reformed, but their solutions are diverse.

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This content was published on May 15, 2024 Schumacher’s watches, Federer’s shoes, missing body and Sanko saga.

Switzerland to introduce flight passenger database

This content was published on May 15, 2024 Switzerland plans to introduce a flight passenger database to collect and process personal data in a bid to combat terrorism and serious crime.

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Postage stamps celebrate the Swiss Abroad

This content was published on May 14, 2024 The Swiss Abroad community is the focus of a new series of stamps designed by Swiss youth who live around the world.

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This content was published on May 14, 2024 Hay-fever misery for allergy sufferers, and tensions as university protests over the war in Gaza spread in the country.

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