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Fact check: will the Swiss be jailed for heating their homes above 19°C?

This content was published on Sep 13, 2022 A rumour is circulating abroad that people in Switzerland will be fined – and even jailed – if they set their thermostat above 19°C.

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Swiss price watchdog lays out options for slashing electricity costs

This content was published on Sep 11, 2022 By reducing grid connection fees and municipal duties, the federal government could help to keep electricity bills down, says Stefan Meierhans.

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NGOs oppose extension of Swiss secret service powers

This content was published on Sep 9, 2022 Swiss secret agents should not be given additional powers to monitor terrorists, say NGOs, trade unions and left-leaning political groups.

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Fighter jet purchase “worrying” but legal, says Swiss audit body

This content was published on Sep 9, 2022 Switzerland’s procurement of F-35A fighter jets from the United States is declared lawful by parliamentary auditors.

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Pensions vote: a yes would ‘help to eliminate inequalities’

This content was published on Sep 8, 2022 The revamp of the pension system would boost the financial situation of retired women, says Brenda Duruz McEvoy.

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Pensions vote: ‘the reform comes at the expense of women’

This content was published on Sep 8, 2022 Trade union boss Vania Alleva says wage discrimination should be eliminated before women are made to work longer.

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Swiss take in first group of Ukrainian patients

This content was published on Sep 7, 2022 A first group of patients from Ukraine has arrived for hospital treatment in Switzerland.

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Swiss retail power prices to soar next year

This content was published on Sep 7, 2022 Swiss households are set to see power bills rise by around 27% in 2023, with wide swings depending on municipality.

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Leading Swiss energy firm granted credit to avoid cash crisis

This content was published on Sep 6, 2022 The Swiss government has granted Axpo a CHF4 billion credit line to prevent a liquidity crisis for the country's largest energy company.

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Meret Schneider: ‘We must reduce our meat consumption’

This content was published on Sep 6, 2022 Animal welfare: Meret Schneider wants citizens to vote “yes” on September 25 and grant more dignity to farm animals.

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