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More effort needed to fight new variants, says Covid-19 taskforce

This content was published on Feb 9, 2021 Switzerland must step up rather than reduce efforts to combat the virus, the head of the government’s Covid-19 taskforce has declared.

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Former Swiss minister regrets fuss about hostage ransom comments

This content was published on Feb 9, 2021 “If a hostage has been released, a payment has probably been made,” said retired minister Moritz Leuenberger in an interview on Sunday.

Swiss soldiers being tested for the Spanish flu

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Swiss note many parallels between Covid-19 and Spanish flu

This content was published on Feb 9, 2021 Implementing lockdown rules too late, then lifting them too soon or simply ignoring them - sound familiar?

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Swiss gymnastics federation called out for ‘problematic culture’

This content was published on Feb 8, 2021 The world governing body for the sport of gymnastics has blamed the power structure for alleged abuses in Switzerland’s gymnastics federation.

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EU ambassador: framework deal will not be reopened

This content was published on Feb 7, 2021 The EU has no intention of re-opening those parts of the treaty seen as controversial by the Swiss, the bloc’s ambassador in Bern has said.

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Ex-EU boss laments lack of progress on Swiss framework deal

This content was published on Feb 6, 2021 Jean-Claude Juncker says that Switzerland – like the UK – has underestimated the cohesion of the EU member states.

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How the women of Unterbäch claimed the vote

This content was published on Feb 5, 2021 In 1957, Swiss women voted for the first time in the village of Unterbäch – against the wishes of the authorities and many local people.

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Special Swiss coin to mark 50 years of women’s suffrage

This content was published on Feb 5, 2021 This year marks 50 years since women gained the right to vote in Switzerland. The event is to be commemorated with a special gold coin.

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Pandemic brings more threats against Swiss politicians

This content was published on Feb 5, 2021 Hate speech and insults are on the rise in Switzerland, especially towards politicians, reports national broadcaster RTS.

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Teachers’ association wants nationwide Covid testing in Swiss schools

This content was published on Feb 4, 2021 The Swiss Teachers’ Association is demanding coronavirus tests be extended to schools across the whole of Switzerland.

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