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Zurich public prosecutor opens investigation into possible racism behind campaign video

This content was published on Nov 17, 2019 An election campaign video pulled by YouTube for violating its hate speech policy has become the subject of an investigation in Zurich.

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Public urged to return old antibiotics

This content was published on Nov 15, 2019 The Swiss population is being called upon to return surplus antibiotics to their doctor or pharmacy.

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Federal body slams negative influence of tobacco industry

This content was published on Nov 15, 2019 The Federal Commission for Tobacco PreventionExternal link accuses three international tobacco giants, with regional headquarters in Switzerland, of manipulating the debate with their own campaigns that promise alternative solutions to smoking related health problems. “These undermine the health policy objectives of the Federal Council [Swiss government] and exert pressure and influence on the political actors.…

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Unions call for higher old age pension payments

This content was published on Nov 14, 2019 Old age pensions should be increased and health insurance premiums capped to offset the decrease in purchasing power according to Swiss trade unions.

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Majority prefer Swiss meat and eggs, according to survey

This content was published on Nov 14, 2019 More than half of Swiss residents prefer meat produced in the country, according to a survey published on Thursday.

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Additional funds set aside for transalpine rail transport

This content was published on Nov 13, 2019 The Swiss government has approved CHF180 million ($182 million) to promote the transfer of heavy-goods transport from road to rail.

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Swiss-Guatemalan ex-police chief urges parliament to intervene

This content was published on Nov 13, 2019 Erwin Sperisen, the former head of Guatemala’s police force, has called on the Swiss authorities to speed up legal proceedings against him.

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Why are the Swiss debating stockpiles of coffee?

This content was published on Nov 12, 2019 Here’s what you need to know about the issue and why it's been brewing for months.

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Switzerland calls for an end to violence in Bolivia and for new elections

This content was published on Nov 11, 2019 The Swiss foreign ministry has offered its support to Bolivia to hold new elections swiftly.

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Refugees and Swiss supporters denounce asylum camp conditions

This content was published on Nov 9, 2019 Demonstrators gathered in the Swiss capital on Saturday to call for better conditions for refugees and asylum-seekers.

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