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Swiss sign human rights declaration for Women’s Euro 2025

Amherd signs human rights declaration for European Football Championship 2025

This content was published on Mar 4, 2025 Sports Minister Viola Amherd has signed a human rights declaration for the 2025 European Women's Football Championship in Switzerland.

Parliament reaches agreement on indirect press funding

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Swiss parliament agrees on indirect press funding

This content was published on Mar 4, 2025 On Tuesday the House of Representatives swung to the Senate's line on three controversial points.

Effective" measures against wage discrimination demanded

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Effective measures demanded against Swiss wage discrimination

This content was published on Mar 4, 2025 The Swiss government must act to eradicate wage discrimination against women, says a coalition of 52 organisations.

National Council wants to expand support for asbestos victims

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Swiss parliament wants to expand support for asbestos victims

This content was published on Mar 4, 2025 The expansion of financial support for asbestos victims by the Swiss National Accident Insurance Fund has cleared its first parliamentary hurdle.

13th AHV pension can be paid out from the end of 2026

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Extra month of Swiss pension can be paid out from end of 2026

This content was published on Mar 4, 2025 The 13th monthly pension payment can be paid out from December 2026. However, it has not yet been decided how it will be financed.

The snowboard community in Laax needs new blood.

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Asylum seekers head to the slopes with a little help

This content was published on Mar 4, 2025 A Swiss foundation has launched an initiative to bring young asylum seekers to the mountains to try snowboarding.

Swiss agriculture is spared from the austerity hammer

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Swiss agriculture spared from austerity cuts

This content was published on Mar 4, 2025 Swiss agriculture will be spared the government's austerity measures from 2026 to 2029.

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Addictions cause billions in damage in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 4, 2025 The alcohol, tobacco and gambling industries generate billions in revenue. At the same time, they cost the economy billions, according to Addiction Switzerland.

National Council moves closer to small chamber on tobacco advertising ban

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Swiss parliament moves closer to partial ban of tobacco ads

This content was published on Mar 4, 2025 Tobacco advertising should be partially banned in the print media. On Monday the House of Representatives gave the go-ahead for restrictions on advertising, with some relaxations.

Bellinzona is often mocked in Ticino for its lack of nightlife. However, that all changes when Carnival season begins. The Rabadan festival will once again liven up the cantonal capital today and tomorrow.

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Picture of the day

This content was published on Mar 3, 2025 Bellinzona is often mocked in Ticino for its lack of nightlife. However, that all changes when Carnival season begins. The Rabadan festival will once again liven up the cantonal capital today and tomorrow.

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