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How will the Swiss vote on February 9, 2025?

This content was published on Dec 20, 2024 The initiative for 'environmental responsibility' is essential for the left, but too radical for the right and business circles.

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A ‘no’ vote forecast for the ‘environmental responsibility’ initiative

This content was published on Dec 20, 2024 With the campaign barely underway, almost half of Swiss residents and expats polled are unconvinced.

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Swiss parliament approves 2025 budget

This content was published on Dec 19, 2024 The Swiss parliament has finalised the 2025 federal budget, with the army receiving more money at the expense of foreign aid.

On 9 September 1982, special forces from the "Stern" special unit arrest two of the hostage-takers in camouflage suits who had occupied the Polish embassy in Bern since 6 September 1982 and taken 13 people hostage. The occupiers were Poles in exile.

Special police units: the ‘men of the first hour’

This content was published on Dec 19, 2024 Swiss special police units were established 50 years ago, thanks to the initiative of a police commander from canton Aargau.

National wants more money for agriculture

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Swiss parliament approves higher agricultural subsidies

This content was published on Dec 19, 2024 The Swiss agricultural sector is to benefit from greater federal support between 2026 and 2029, after a vote by the House of Representatives on Wednesday.

Gender discrimination should be punishable in Switzerland

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Swiss Senate votes to make gender discrimination punishable by law

This content was published on Dec 19, 2024 Incitement to hatred or discrimination on the grounds of gender should be punishable in Switzerland, after the Senate voted to amend the penal code.

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Switzerland increasingly a target for people smuggling and trafficking

This content was published on Dec 18, 2024 Switzerland is increasingly being targeted by organized crime. This also applies to commercial people smuggling, the fastest growing criminal market in Europe.

58,000 people sign petition for night trains

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More than 58,000 Swiss sign petition for night trains

This content was published on Dec 18, 2024 The petition demands that the government expand the services in this area, as provided for in the CO2 Act.

Registered hooligans should no longer be able to buy tickets

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Swiss parliament calls for registered hooligans to be unable to buy tickets

This content was published on Dec 18, 2024 Anyone registered in the Hoogan hooligan database should no longer be allowed to buy tickets for sporting events.

Zurich judiciary opens proceedings against GLP politician Ameti

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Swiss politician who shot at Jesus faces criminal proceedings

This content was published on Dec 18, 2024 The Zurich public prosecutor's office has opened criminal proceedings against politician Sanija Ameti. It is investigating whether she disrupted freedom of religion and worship.

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