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Swiss President talks business in Kazakhstan

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (R) and Swiss Federal President Ueli Maurer (L)

This content was published on Nov 22, 2019 Ueli Maruer has held talks with his Kazakh counterpart, as part of a trip to the region that has raised eyebrows in some quarters.

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Switzerland elected again to UNESCO executive board

This content was published on Nov 20, 2019 Switzerland has regained its seat on the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

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Government plans to restrict sale of explosive chemicals

This content was published on Nov 20, 2019 The sale of more than 100 chemical products which can be used to produce bombs will be subjected to restrictions in Switzerland.

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Swiss road transport reaches a new peak

This content was published on Nov 19, 2019 Goods transport on Swiss roads rose by 2.5% last year, the biggest increase in two decades, according to latest official data.

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Incumbents reign, Greens emerge empty-handed in latest Senate race

This content was published on Nov 17, 2019 Incumbents kept their seats in the Senate races in most cantons on Sunday. The Greens came up short.

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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.

Antibiotics can be put into a special box

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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.…

Older woman at table with paperwork and calculator

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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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