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Swiss hesitate to offer shelter to large numbers of Afghan refugees

Justice Minister Keller-Sutter and Foreign Minister Cassis at news conference

This content was published on Aug 18, 2021 The government has agreed to take in about 230 people from war-torn Afghanistan but has no plans for now to accept larger groups of refugees.

Swiss Diaspora

Switzerland to offer Covid vaccination for Swiss Abroad

This content was published on Aug 18, 2021 The government wants to widen its Covid-19 vaccination programme to include Swiss living abroad and cross-border workers commuting to Switzerland.

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New head of Swiss Covid-19 taskforce: ‘We’re in a very difficult situation’

This content was published on Aug 18, 2021 Rising Covid-19 cases, more hospital admissions and a flagging vaccination campaign: Tanja Stadler has her work cut out.

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Government opposed to state-backed training for imams

This content was published on Aug 18, 2021 State-organised courses would run against Switzerland's constitutional obligation to remain neutral towards religious institutions.

Crowd of people at Kabul airport guarded by US soldiers

Swiss Politics

Swiss government concerned about Afghan situation

This content was published on Aug 17, 2021 There are still 28 registered Swiss nationals in Afghanistan, where the situation remains uncertain after the Taliban seized control of capital Kabul.

Swiss Diaspora

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Aug 17, 2021 While the news yesterday was grim and depressing, today it’s merely irritating. At least it is for one Swiss journalist wound up by expats.

Health officials cautious about climbing Covid case numbers

This content was published on Aug 17, 2021 Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Switzerland, although hospital admissions and intensive care numbers are manageable, officials have said.

Afghans enter Pakistan through a border crossing

Swiss Diaspora

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Aug 16, 2021 Swiss newspapers are exasperated and unforgiving about the Taliban’s “predictable” takeover of Afghanistan.

Health office launches new Covid vaccination campaign

This content was published on Aug 16, 2021 The Federal Office of Public Health has launched a new Covid vaccination campaign to boost the flagging inoculation rate in Switzerland.

Swiss Politics

Swiss firefighting teams return from Greece

This content was published on Aug 15, 2021 Swiss helicopters and crews have successfully completed their emergency firefighting mission in Greece.

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