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Head of security defends ‘disorderly but safe’ evacuation of parliament

This content was published on Feb 17, 2023 Forgetting about the president of the Senate was the biggest mistake of Tuesday’s evacuation of parliament, the head of security has admitted.

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Re-export ban ‘beginning of end’ for Swiss defence firms

This content was published on Feb 17, 2023 Germany’s decision to restart the production of ammunition for Gepard tanks in its own country is having a major impact on the Swiss arms industry.

Keller-Sutter and her predecessor as finance minister

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Swiss government wants spending cuts across the board

This content was published on Feb 15, 2023 Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter says government spending cuts are inevitable next year to assure a way back to a balanced budget.

Swiss defence minister, army chief and defence ministry official giving a press conference

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Government plans boost for Swiss armed forces

This content was published on Feb 15, 2023 The Swiss government has called on parliament to raise the budget for the armed forces in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Swiss government refuses to confiscate Russian assets

This content was published on Feb 15, 2023 The Swiss government says the confiscation of private Russian assets would undermine the Swiss constitution.

Group photo of leaders from ASEAN countries and Swiss foreign minister

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Swiss seek closer ties with Asia-Pacific region

This content was published on Feb 15, 2023 The Swiss government has for the first time adopted a regional strategy for the Asia-Pacific region for the period 2023-2026.

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Contractor on trial for human trafficking in Zurich

This content was published on Feb 15, 2023 A building contractor is to appear before Zurich District Court on Wednesday on charges of human trafficking and a variety of other offences.

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Man with explosive traces arrested near Swiss parliament

This content was published on Feb 15, 2023 The Swiss parliament building was evacuated after a man was arrested for ‘suspicious behaviour’ and a parked car was examined for explosives.

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Illegal entries boom from Switzerland into Germany

This content was published on Feb 14, 2023 The number of unauthorised entries into Germany via Switzerland increased more than fivefold last year.

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More than 1,000 tonnes of aid sent to Ukraine

This content was published on Feb 13, 2023 In one of Switzerland’s largest humanitarian aid commitments, the Swiss government has delivered more than 1,000 tonnes of aid directly to Ukraine.

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