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Swiss diplomat describes ‘intense’ evacuation from Kabul

This content was published on Aug 20, 2021 The head of the Swiss cooperation office in Kabul has described the evacuation from Afghanistan as “intense and emotional”.

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Same-sex marriage has broad support, Swiss poll reveals

This content was published on Aug 20, 2021 A legal reform to allow same-sex marriage in Switzerland appears to be welcome, but a proposal to introduce a capital gains tax has split opinion.

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This content was published on Aug 19, 2021 Celebrating humanitarian workers and getting campaigns for votes on gay marriage and a capital gains tax all fired up.

Carbon neutrality to cost Switzerland CHF387 billion

This content was published on Aug 19, 2021 Switzerland needs to invest CHF13 billion a year ($14 billion) over the next three decades to meet its 2050 carbon-zero goal, a study has found.

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Price watchdog demands action over expensive Swiss medicines

This content was published on Aug 19, 2021 Generic drugs are now two and a half times more expensive in Switzerland than in other European countries, according to the Swiss price watchdog.

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Swiss doctors sound alarm over sharp rise in Covid patients

This content was published on Aug 19, 2021 A Swiss doctors’ association has warned of a “very steep” rise in the number of seriously ill Covid-19 patients.

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Pressure grows on Switzerland to accept Afghan refugees

This content was published on Aug 19, 2021 Several Swiss cities have added their voice to growing demands for Switzerland to open its doors to refugees from Afghanistan.

Stefan Blaettler candidate for Swiss attorney general

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Parliamentary commission proposes new Swiss attorney general

This content was published on Aug 19, 2021 A parliamentary commission has proposed Stefan Blättler, the current head of Bern’s cantonal police, as Switzerland's new attorney general.

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Switzerland dispatches aid team to earthquake-hit Haiti

This content was published on Aug 19, 2021 Switzerland has sent a team of seven specialists to Haiti as the death toll from a recent earthquake tops the 2,000 mark.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Aug 18, 2021 The events in Afghanistan continue to be top of mind for many, plus some good news for the Swiss Abroad looking for a Covid vaccine in Switzerland.

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