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Swiss government investigates historical treatment of Yenish people

A Yenish location in Switzerland. Undated picture.

This content was published on Jul 28, 2024 The Swiss government has commissioned a legal opinion to clarify Switzerland's role in the treatment of the Yenish community.

Hospitals can only survive in the long term with public funding

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Hospitals can only survive long-term with public funding

This content was published on Jul 27, 2024 Swiss hospitals are expected to accumulate losses amounting to CHF1 billion ($1.13 billion) by 2023.

Sarco, the 3D-printed suicide pod, was presented in Switzerland for the first time on July 17 in Zurich.

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Why liberal Switzerland is opposed to the Sarco suicide capsule

This content was published on Jul 27, 2024 The media hype is huge. Swiss outlets have been reporting on the Sarco suicide capsule for almost all of July. However, cantonal authorities are putting up resistance.

To induce death, individuals climb into the pod-looking chamber and press a button inside that releases nitrogen into the chamber. The individual dies as a result of nitrogen hypoxia, a method which the makers claim is not painful.

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Assisted suicide for CHF18 ($20)?

This content was published on Jul 27, 2024 This would be an “egalitarian” death, says Fiona Stewart, a founding member of the organisation The Last Resort.

Aug. 1: Biggest Swiss flag returns to the Säntis

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World’s largest Swiss flag returns for national day

This content was published on Jul 26, 2024 The giant Swiss flag will once again be displayed on the face of the Säntis mountain for the August 1 festivities.

President Amherd in favor of the 2038 Winter Games in Switzerland

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Swiss president in favour of hosting 2038 Winter Olympics

This content was published on Jul 26, 2024 President Viola Amherd does not rule out a Winter Olympics in Switzerland in 2038.

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Swiss On shoes share the spotlight at Paris Olympics

This content was published on Jul 26, 2024 At the Paris Olympics, some of the best athletes will be wearing products made by the Swiss sportswear brand, On.

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Swiss court ruling: only mothers have legal say in abortion cases

This content was published on Jul 25, 2024 Switzerland’s highest court has ruled against a man who had sued his ex-partner for terminating pregnancy at an advanced stage.

Survey: For every second person, fireworks are part of the national holiday

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Half of Swiss back fireworks as part of national day celebrations

This content was published on Jul 25, 2024 A survey shows that while half the population says fireworks are an important part of August 1 festivities, a majority are against them being set off by private individuals.

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Switzerland wants to get rid of tree of heaven

This content was published on Jul 25, 2024 A large, healthy tree – a tree of heaven – is cut down in Baden. But simply felling these invasive trees is not enough.

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