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Brexit delivers blow to Swiss EU hopes

This content was published on Sep 13, 2016 Should London should seek a Swiss-style relationship with Europe once Brexit is fully consummated? Hardly.

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Vast majority against prolonging work life

This content was published on Sep 11, 2016 A new survey shows nearly two-thirds of Swiss oppose raising the retirement age to 67, as suggested by lawmakers looking to reform national pension policy. The 63% opposed in the survey published Sunday represents a sturdy increase from the 57% of Swiss who told pollsters they were against it just before the start of summer.…

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People’s initiatives, Iran sanctions and washing army socks

This content was published on Sep 11, 2016 Here are the top stories we're following in the week starting September 12.

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When pensions were first handed out

This content was published on Sep 8, 2016 Swiss voters will soon decide if they want to increase their state pensions. But how old is the scheme itself? It's barely into retirement age.

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Swiss ministers prepare for UN General Assembly meet

This content was published on Sep 7, 2016 Swiss President Johann Schneider-Ammann, and other ministers, will also tackle the issue of reforming UN institutions during the summit. Schneider-Amman is also slated to attend a high-level UN meeting on antimicrobial resistance, plus a summit on the role of non-state actors in tackling migration issues. Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter will co-chair a discussion on recognising…

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Jet ordered to fly too low, investigators say

This content was published on Sep 6, 2016 The F/A-18 military jet which crashed last week in the mountains was given a too low altitude reading by air traffic control, say officials.

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Blowing your own Trump-et

This content was published on Sep 6, 2016 Seriously? European public speaking champion John Zimmer shares a Swiss-Canadian's view of America's most controversial presidential candidate.

Blocher mulls new initiative to reduce immigration

This content was published on Sep 3, 2016 “If we see that the law to implement [a 2014 vote to curb immigration] does not massively reduce immigration, the People’s Party will launch an initiative to end the free movement of peopleExternal link,” Blocher said in an interview with the Tages-Anzeiger published on Saturday. A parliamentary commission on Friday rejected the government’s threat to…

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When Swiss researchers take the initiative

This content was published on Sep 2, 2016 A Swiss energy specialist wants to replace oil and gas heating in Zurich with sustainable energy, and is using direct democracy to achieve his goal.

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Bringing a gun onto a plane could soon mean jail time

This content was published on Sep 1, 2016 The cabinet has recommended a revision to the federal aviation law, which would tighten security restrictions at the nation’s airports.

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