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New St Gallen bishop expected to be elected in May

This content was published on May 1, 2025 The new Bishop of St. Gallen will be elected on May 20, provided that a new Pope has been appointed by the day before.

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Swiss bishops against major reforms of Catholic church

This content was published on Apr 27, 2025 The Swiss Catholic Church should avolid dividing members with sweeping reforms, according to bishops.

Good Friday processions in Zurich and Romont FR

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Handful of Swiss Easter processions take place after inclement weather

This content was published on Apr 19, 2025 Traditional Good Friday processions continue to take place in some municipalities in Switzerland. In Romont, canton Fribourg, for example, the "Pleureuses" marched through the streets.

The big break comes one to two years before a couple separates

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Psychologists: big break in relationships comes one to two years before separation

This content was published on Mar 26, 2025 Many people ask themselves whether their relationship will last. A clear sign exists that it could soon be over, according to an analysis with Swiss participation.

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Swiss petition demands CHF350 million for women’s safety

This content was published on Mar 25, 2025 350 million francs for the safety of women from violence, and now: This is the demand of a petition that was submitted to the Federal Chancellery in Bern on Monday with over 21,400 signatures.

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The image of foreigners in Switzerland has deteriorated

This content was published on Mar 11, 2025 The Federal Statistical Office has found that Swiss people’s views of foreigners have worsened over the last couple of years.

4000 to 5000 people march for women in Lausanne and Geneva

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Thousands march for women in Lausanne and Geneva

This content was published on Mar 9, 2025 International Women's Rights Day saw some 4,800 demonstrators march in the Swiss cities of Lausanne and Geneva on Saturday.

Former Federal Councillor Sommaruga: 'There is a political backlash'

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Diversity and equality ‘under threat’: ex-Swiss minister

This content was published on Mar 8, 2025 Dismantling diversity programmes is a backwards step for equality, warns former Swiss government minister Simonetta Sommaruga.

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Wey parade delights 70,000 carnival fans in Lucerne

This content was published on Mar 4, 2025 The parade of the jubilant Wey guild met with great interest from the carnival crowd on Güdis Monday.

28 percent women on the Board of Directors of the Top 50

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Top Swiss firms close to reaching gender quota in boards

This content was published on Feb 22, 2025 The proportion of women on the boards of directors of the fifty largest listed companies in Switzerland currently stands at 28%.

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