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Fewer than third of Swiss back nuclear power

This content was published on Dec 20, 2023 Fewer than a third of Swiss people are in favour of nuclear power. Enthusiasm for wind turbines is also limited, according to a survey.

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Strasbourg court criticises Switzerland for police demo tactics

This content was published on Dec 20, 2023 The European Court of Human Rights has condemned Switzerland for a police operation in Zurich on May 1, 2011.

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Could a direct high-speed train link between Switzerland and London soon be a reality?

This content was published on Dec 19, 2023 The prospect of a direct rail link is picking up speed with the Swiss Federal Railways studying the options with international operators.

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Swiss parliament supports proposal to ban Hamas

This content was published on Dec 19, 2023 The House of Representatives has followed the Senate in supporting a government proposal to classify Hamas as a terrorist group.

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Swiss parliament agrees not to deport Eritreans to third country

This content was published on Dec 19, 2023 Switzerland will not deport Eritreans with rejected asylum applications to a third country such as Rwanda.

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Swiss parliament greenlights more leeway on war material exports

This content was published on Dec 19, 2023 The Swiss government has been given more flexibility when it comes to approving the export of war material.

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Swiss military vehicles unable to steer or brake

This content was published on Dec 18, 2023 The Swiss army's fleet of 248 M113 armoured vehicles are banned from driving after a steering and braking defect was detected.

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More solidarity among the Swiss, according to a survey

This content was published on Dec 18, 2023 Solidarity in Switzerland has increased significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Social Democrats swap portfolios in new Swiss government

This content was published on Dec 15, 2023 Beat Jans will take over the portfolio of justice and police from Elisabeth Baume-Schneider, who in turn will become the interior minister.

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Beat Jans: from apprentice farmer to Swiss cabinet minister

This content was published on Dec 13, 2023 A portrait of a seasoned politician who has just reached the summit of his political career.

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