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Swiss defence ministry files criminal complaint over resignation leaks

Indiscretions: DDPS files criminal complaint

This content was published on Feb 26, 2025 The Swiss defence ministry has filed a criminal complaint after leaks about the resignations of the army and intelligence chiefs.

Proceedings against suspects in parcel bomb affair are dropped

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Charges dropped in Geneva parcel bomb investigation

This content was published on Feb 26, 2025 The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) is looking to drop the case against two brothers linked to the Geneva parcel bomb incidents.

SVP National Councillors Aeschi and Graber protected from prosecution

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Swiss politicians immune from prosecution after police scuffle

This content was published on Feb 25, 2025 Two Swiss politicians will not face prosecution following a scuffle with police as they are protected by parliamentary immunity.

Thomas Süssli will stay in post until the end of the year, according to reports

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Swiss army and intelligence chiefs ‘have resigned’

This content was published on Feb 25, 2025 The heads of both the Swiss military and intelligence services are both stepping down from their roles, according to media reports.

Fraud or mistrust: Ruag is once again under fire for its management

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Audit slams Swiss military contractor for suspected fraud

This content was published on Feb 25, 2025 Auditors accuse Swiss military technology firm RUAG MRO of fraud, lack of transparency and a culture of error.

Commission wants to reduce foie gras imports

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Switzerland could restrict foie gras imports

This content was published on Feb 22, 2025 Restrictions on imports of foie gras could be imposed if labelling transparency measures do not have an effect.

On Lake Geneva, the bise can lead to high waves.

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The bise, the ill wind unique to Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 22, 2025 When a cold, dry wind sweeps through Switzerland, many people complain of headaches and other problems. They then often curse the bise.

A commission wants to put an end to resignations from the Federal Council during a legislative term

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Swiss committee wants to end government resignations during legislative term

This content was published on Feb 21, 2025 Members of the Federal Council should no longer be able to leave office before the end of their term, according to a House of Representatives committee.

Centre Group nominates Ritter and Pfister to succeed Amherd

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Swiss government seat: Ritter and Pfister nominated to succeed Amherd

This content was published on Feb 21, 2025 Markus Ritter from St Gallen and Martin Pfister from Zug were officially nominated by the Centre Party on Friday to succeed Defence Minister Viola Amherd.

TF: "no" to the transmission of banking data to Russia

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Top Swiss court rejects Russian request for administrative tax assistance

This content was published on Feb 21, 2025 There is currently no reason to transmit banking information to the Russian Federation, the Swiss Federal Court has ruled.

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