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‘We don’t want the government restricting our freedom of dress’

This content was published on Feb 24, 2021 With Swiss voters set to decide on a contentious “burka ban” on March 7, two Muslim feminists and refugees explain their opposition.

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An historic and unique opportunity!

This content was published on Feb 24, 2021 I am convinced that the burka ban represents a historic opportunity for the majority of Muslim Swiss citizens like me.

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Burka ban campaigners lose ground ahead of vote

This content was published on Feb 24, 2021 Support for a proposed ban on facial coverings, including burkas, in Switzerland appears to be on the wane, pollster say.

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Swiss tourism boss says ski resort openings have been justified

This content was published on Feb 23, 2021 Martin Nydegger reckons the decision to open ski resorts in the country this winter has – so far – proven to be a good one.

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Top Geneva politician guilty of accepting perks

This content was published on Feb 22, 2021 Pierre Maudet, has been found guilty of accepting undue financial advantage linked to visit to Abu Dhabi.

Camapaigners carrying boxes with anti-animal testing petition

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Petition handed in to boost funding of animal-free testing

This content was published on Feb 22, 2021 Annimal rights and environment groups has called for more public funds to promote animal-free alternative experiments.

Protestors with placards demanding equal pay

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Gender pay gap gets worse in Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 22, 2021 On average, women were paid 19% less than male counterparts in the same job in 2018 compared to an 18.1% discrepancy in 2014. The latest figures from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) cover a period of intense public and political debate about the issue, which culminated in a new law in December 2018. Companies with…

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Switzerland could sell or give away AstraZeneca doses if regulator dithers

This content was published on Feb 21, 2021 A lack of green light from medicines regulator Swissmedic could see 5.3 million doses ordered by Switzerland sent elsewhere.

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Protesters march against Covid restrictions in Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 20, 2021 Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the city of Wohlen near Zurich on Saturday to protest against anti-coronavirus measures.

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Some Swiss cantons call for earlier restaurant re-openings

This content was published on Feb 19, 2021 Several cantons have called for restaurants to be re-opened a month earlier than the official nationwide plan presented by the government.

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