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Probe into wrong Swiss pension figures clears federal office

Investigation into false AHV figures exonerates Federal Office

This content was published on Feb 21, 2025 Employees of the Swiss Federal Social Insurance Office (FSIO) did not breach their duty of care when calculating pension prospects, an investigation has concluded.

Seco Director urges free trade talks with the USA

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Top Swiss economist urges free trade talks with the US

This content was published on Feb 21, 2025 The head of SECO is pushing for negotiations on a free trade agreement with the US.

Federal Council supports national chip requirement for cats

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Swiss government supports national chip requirement for cats

This content was published on Feb 20, 2025 Cat owners should be required to chip their pets in future, according to a proposal adopted by the federal government on Wednesday.

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Seven weaknesses in ‘Fortress Switzerland’

This content was published on Feb 19, 2025 The Swiss Armed Forces are facing considerable challenges. A look at seven problems that the next defence minister will have to address.

More wind energy is being produced in Switzerland than ever before

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Record year for wind power in Switzerland in 2024

This content was published on Feb 18, 2025 Wind generated 160 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity across Switzerland last year, according to the Swiss Wind Energy Association (Suisse-Eole). It was a "good year but less exceptional than 2023", it said.

Confederation moves ahead with PFAS management

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Swiss authorities draw up new rules to manage PFAS

This content was published on Feb 18, 2025 The Swiss federal authorities are working on drawing up regulations for toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”. A government report is expected by the end of the year.

Karin Keller-Sutter gets top marks from the public

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Poll: Karin Keller-Sutter named most popular Swiss minister

This content was published on Feb 18, 2025 Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter is the most popular member of Switzerland’s seven-person Federal Council (executive body), according to a new online survey carried out in the first week of February.

Audrey Hepburn made Switzerland her home so she could lead a normal life

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Audrey Hepburn valued the discretion of the Swiss Alps

This content was published on Feb 16, 2025 The sale of a Swiss villa which once belonged to film star Audrey Hepburn demonstrates Switzerland's status as a haven for the stars.

Federal Statistical Office must restrict services

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Swiss statistical office cuts services amid budget constraints

This content was published on Feb 15, 2025 The Swiss Federal Statistical Office is having to cut back on its services due to budget constraints.

Rocky landscape around the Stockhorn in the Simmental.

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Spell check: the Swiss origins of the European witch craze

This content was published on Feb 15, 2025 The 15th-century description of a witch hunt in the Bernese Simmental became the blueprint for witch hunts across Europe.

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