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Swiss diocese of Sion criticised for handling of victims of sexual abuse

This content was published on Jun 12, 2024 The hearing of victims of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church was inappropriate in many cases in the diocese of Sion. This is the conclusion of an external and independent audit of the diocese's handling of abuse.

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Two-thirds of Swiss in favour of single health insurance fund

This content was published on Jun 12, 2024 In a survey, two-thirds of Swiss support abolishing health insurance companies in favour of a single health insurance fund.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Jun 11, 2024 All the world’s a stage, and tonight in Einsiedeln – as for the past 100 years – the stage becomes the world.

Swiss Green Party launches ‘solar initiative’

This content was published on Jun 11, 2024 The Greens want to cover all of the country’s current electricity needs with solar power – and have started gathering signatures for a corresponding initiative.

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‘Financial equalisation’ between Swiss cantons to increase in 2025

This content was published on Jun 11, 2024 Regional redistribution payments will rise by 4.8% to CHF6.2 billion ($6.91 billion) in 2025, federal financial authorities estimate.

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Swiss parliament backs plan to deport rejected Eritrean refugees

This content was published on Jun 11, 2024 Parliament wants to conclude a so-called transit agreement with a third country for the return of rejected Eritrean asylum seekers.

Walkers stroll along 9-ton concrete blocks of the Toblerone line, in Begnins, in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, Sunday, June 9, 2024. The Toblerone line is a 10 km long defensive line made of "dragon's teeth" fortifications built during the Second World War between Bassins and Prangins. The 2,700 9-ton concrete blocks that make up the defences are similar to the shape of the Toblerone chocolate bar, which gave its name to the line. Since the line has been left to nature since its construction, it was decided to keep these concrete blocks and to make a hiking trail along their route.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Jun 10, 2024 In today's briefing: the latest on Bürgenstock summit, Art Basel and storms in Geneva and Lake Constance regions.

Swiss Abroad narrowly support capping health premiums

This content was published on Jun 10, 2024 Almost 51% of the Swiss Abroad voted in favour of the initiative to reduce premiums. On the other three issues, they voted in line with the rest of the country.

a symbolic image of the setting for an assisted suicide in a room with a bed and window. On the table in the foreground is a candle, a glass of water, and a jar of the drug which would be used.

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Geneva votes to keep assisted suicide in care homes and hospitals

This content was published on Jun 10, 2024 Geneva will continue to guarantee the option of assisted suicide in nursing homes and care institutions.

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Swiss reject health insurance initiative: the reactions

This content was published on Jun 9, 2024 Here is what supporters and opponents of the "Premium Relief Initiative" had to say after Sunday's vote.

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