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Swiss minister wants the press to defend its interests

Beat Jans invites publishers to defend themselves like farmers

This content was published on Jan 9, 2025 Justice Minister Beat Jans called on the press to fight back against cost cutting and AI.

In Hochdorf, however, the church council opted for compromise. While the bells won’t be silenced altogether, their ringing has been reduced.

Cultural asset or unnecessary din? Bell ringing polarises opinion

This content was published on Jan 9, 2025 In Hochdorf, in central Switzerland, the church bell now rings for a shorter duration, though other parishes continue to stick to tradition.

Vote for the most beautiful weather picture from Switzerland in 2024

This content was published on Jan 8, 2025 The year 2024 witnessed countless spectacular weather phenomena, and now you can help select "The Picture of the Year."

Army no longer gives "Tenü A" to everyone and saves millions

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Swiss army cuts uniform distribution to save millions

This content was published on Jan 8, 2025 Members of the Swiss Armed Forces will only receive a distinctive grey dress uniform, the famous "Tenü A", for representational purposes in the future as a cost-cutting measure to save CHF55 million.

Collection start for a new corporate responsibility initiative

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Swiss campaigners launch another ‘responsible business initiative’

This content was published on Jan 7, 2025 A coalition has launched a new "responsible business initiative", urging the government to ensure that Swiss-based multinationals and their subsidiaries abroad respect human rights and protect the environment.

It is a daily nuisance at bus stops in the Swiss city of Winterthur: waste bins overflow again and again. Litter is also strewn all around. Most of the rubbish comes from private households. According to the city, private household rubbish accounts for more than half of the waste volume at individual bus stops. On average, it is around 30%.

Swiss city takes tougher measures in fight against littering

This content was published on Jan 7, 2025 Bus stops are often misused as waste disposal sites. Campaigns have failed to solve the problem.

Gerhard Pfister to step down as Chairman of the Centre in summer 2025

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Gerhard Pfister to step down as Swiss Centre Party leader

This content was published on Jan 6, 2025 Swiss Centre Party president Gerhard Pfister will step down next summer, the party announced in a press release on Monday.

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Swiss abroad health insurance – what are the options?

This content was published on Jan 6, 2025 Should you take out insurance abroad? Or with a health insurance company in Switzerland? Is that even possible? We explain.

Gut-Behrami and Odermatt take centre stage at Swiss Sports Awards

This content was published on Jan 6, 2025 The most successful Swiss athletes of 2024 were honoured at the Sports Awards.

Switzerland ordered six Hermes 900 HFE drones from Israel.

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Israeli drone headache continues for Swiss army

This content was published on Jan 4, 2025 Swiss army forced to reprogramme Israeli drones to avoid mid-air collisions.

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