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Switzerland sets out power contingency plans for winter

Energy Minister Simonetta Sommaruga presents Switzerland s winter power reserve plans.

This content was published on Oct 19, 2022 The Swiss government has put forward a package of measures aimed at shoring up the country’s power supplies during the winter.

A refugees from Eritrea is trained as an apprentice at the Swiss Post Office.

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Switzerland tops up migrant integration funding

This content was published on Oct 19, 2022 The Swiss government has committed a further CHF250 million for language courses and apprenticeship places aimed at foreigners.

How can we reduce energy consumption?

Are there measures in place to reduce the consumption of gas where you live? What are your experiences or ideas?

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Oct 19, 2022

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What’s the best way to combat the environmental impact of intensive animal farming?

In Switzerland, citizens rejected a ban on factory farming. Do you see a connection between factory farming and environmental impacts? Why or why not?

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Oct 19, 2022

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Until what age would you be willing to work before you retire?

In response to an ageing population, some call for a gradual raising of the retirement age and see it as inevitable to keep the pension system alive.

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Oct 19, 2022

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Green Party decides against targeting cabinet seat

This content was published on Oct 18, 2022 The Green Party says it won’t make a move for the seat in Switzerland’s seven-person cabinet being made vacant by Finance Minister Ueli Maurer.

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Monkeypox vaccine to arrive in Switzerland by early November

This content was published on Oct 14, 2022 The Swiss authorities have finally concluded a contract for 40,000 vaccine doses of monkeypox vaccine.

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Swiss army seeks to recruit more women

This content was published on Oct 13, 2022 The Swiss army has said that it is exploring various measures to fill the shortfall in armed forces including recruiting more women.

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Switzerland is well prepared for winter energy crunch, says minister

This content was published on Oct 13, 2022 The Swiss energy minister has expressed optimism that the country is sufficiently prepared to deal with any energy shortages this winter.

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Justice minister seeks to clarify legal status for Ukrainian refugees

This content was published on Oct 12, 2022 Justice Minister Karin Keller-Sutter says there is no need to extend the special legal status for Ukrainian refugees in Switzerland.

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