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‘Swiss law first’ initiative given short shrift at polls

Demonstrators with red cards against perceived attack by People s Party on human rights

This content was published on Nov 25, 2018 Swiss voters have clearly rejected a right-wing proposal to put their country’s constitution above international law.

No bonuses for horned cows, decide Swiss voters

This content was published on Nov 25, 2018 After 54.7% of voters said ‘No’, the Swiss constitution will not grant subsidies for livestock with horns.

Bern corporate tax cuts flop at ballot box

This content was published on Nov 25, 2018 Voters in canton Bern rejected a proposal to lower corporate taxes, dealing a surprise blow to the government and parliament.

Sick ants keep their distance to protect the colony

This content was published on Nov 24, 2018 Ants, when infected with harmful pathogens, appear to alter their behaviour and avoid other colony members to lower the risk of contagion, a new Swiss-led study has found.

The family heirlooms becoming worthless

This content was published on Nov 24, 2018 In Switzerland, whether it’s for stamps or walnut cabinets, demand for thrift shops seems to be decreasing. Only extremely rare pieces still get snapped up, mostly by foreign investors, as status symbols.

Max Ritter, Hotel Beausite Interlaken

This content was published on Nov 23, 2018 (SRF/swissinfo.ch)

David Bühler, Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof

This content was published on Nov 23, 2018 (SRF/swissinfo.ch)

Competitors on their way to a cross country race

Champions League finals for modern direct democracy

This content was published on Nov 23, 2018 From ski races to cow horns, nuclear power and electoral reforms, it's a busy weekend for participatory democracy around the globe.

Swiss Post Office appoints CEO to steer clear of controversy

This content was published on Nov 22, 2018 Roberto Cirillo will take over at the helm next April, replacing interim boss Ulrich Hurni, the Swiss Post announced on Thursday. Hurni has been minding the fort since Susanne Ruoff was forced to quit as CEO in June. Ruoff’s decision was sparked by a Transport Office audit that uncovered years of financial malpractice at the…

Swiss government against dangerous pesticides export ban

This content was published on Nov 22, 2018 Switzerland’s government says it is against a ban on the export of dangerous pesticides but that in future importing countries will have to give explicit consent.

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