Cluster: Swiss Abroad

Why the Swiss army is reviving its old bunker mentality

This content was published on Sep 18, 2023 The Swiss military bunker network, which was originally dug deep into the Alps to fend off foreign invasion, is no longer up for sale.

Tourists boarding the train at Zermatt, Switzerland

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Swiss parliament approves millions for economic promotion

This content was published on Sep 18, 2023 Parliament approved on Monday the CHF646 million ($720 million) requested by the government for economic promotion between 2024 and 2027.

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Animal proteins back on the menu for pigs and poultry

This content was published on Sep 18, 2023 More than 20 years after the outbreak of mad cow disease, certain animal proteins could soon be allowed again, subject to strict conditions.

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Almost tonne of rubbish pulled from Lake Geneva

This content was published on Sep 18, 2023 The people of Geneva once again rolled up their sleeves to collect rubbish in and around Lake Geneva this weekend.

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Red Cross sends humanitarian convoys to Karabakh

This content was published on Sep 18, 2023 The humanitarian convoys re-opened the road link to Armenia blockaded since December.

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Swiss Army stops sale of old bunkers

This content was published on Sep 18, 2023 In response to the war in Ukraine, the army is increasingly decentralising, says army chief Thomas Süssli.

Voters in Canton St Gallen voted in favour of a burqa ban five years ago.

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Not a single violation of St Gallen’s burqa ban

This content was published on Sep 17, 2023 In the last five years, no one has been fined for wearing a burqa, a niqab or a similar item of clothing in canton St Gallen, despite the ban.

Swiss Abroad

Why Thailand is so appealing for Swiss businesses

This content was published on Sep 17, 2023 Problems in China are forcing Western companies to look for alternative locations. One such alternative is Thailand.

Up to 20,000 people demonstrated for higher wages and pensions in Bern on Saturday.

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Thousands demonstrate in Bern for higher wages and pensions

This content was published on Sep 16, 2023 Up to 20,000 people demonstrated for higher wages and pensions in Bern on Saturday.

Institute for Swiss Economic Policy examines Parliament s proximity to citizens

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Swiss government in-line with Swiss population, study shows

This content was published on Sep 16, 2023 How well do the politicians in the Swiss federal government represent the population? Contrary to popular belief, Swiss citizens are not ignored.

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