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Swiss government outlines proposal to fund ‘13th month’ pension rise

This content was published on Mar 27, 2024 The Swiss government has outlined its plan to finance the 13th month pension payment initiative, approved by a majority of Swiss voters on March 3.

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Swiss initiatives seek to end discrimination of married couples

This content was published on Mar 27, 2024 Switzerland’s Centre Party has handed in signatures for two initiatives aimed at "achieving justice for married couples” by ending discrimination linked to taxes and pensions.

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Rising crime in Switzerland: expert insights & solutions

This content was published on Mar 27, 2024 According to the latest federal crime statistics, 2023 saw a big rise in registered offences in Switzerland.

Sample of “Lemon Bottle” lipolysis solution analysed in the official Swissmedic laboratory. None of the ingredients listed on the packaging could be detected.

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Switzerland warns against using ‘Lemon Bottle’ fat-dissolving injections

This content was published on Mar 27, 2024 Switzerland's drug regulator Swissmedic has issued a warning about the “Lemon Bottle” fat-burning jab which has taken social media by storm.

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Le Corbusier’s Chandigarh

This content was published on Mar 26, 2024 Chandigarh today: Le Corbusier's modernist dream lives on.

Swiss life satisfaction ‘the highest in Europe’

This content was published on Mar 26, 2024 Satisfaction increases with age, level of education, and income. Nevertheless, almost one in ten people were living with financial difficulties.

machines and barrels with pipes and hoses show part of the cheese production process

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Swiss ‘toxic cheesemaker’ charged with manslaughter

This content was published on Mar 26, 2024 Listeria can cause severe symptoms including death for people with compromised immune systems.

a man with his face covered by a cloth steals a laptop computer from a car in a parking lot

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Switzerland sees record levels of theft in 2023

This content was published on Mar 25, 2024 The number of criminal offenses in Switzerland rose by 14% last year. Theft accounted for more than half of these.

a commuter rides their bike in Zurich with a green light in the foreground. Cars drive alonside.

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Swiss demand more sustainability from companies and the state

This content was published on Mar 25, 2024 More than half of Swiss residents are demanding more sustainability from companies and the state. But consumers should also exert more influence.

Le Corbusier sitting on the front seat of the jeep while studying a map

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Le Corbusier’s Punjab album sheds light on India’s modernist drive

This content was published on Mar 25, 2024 The publication of the Swiss architect’s sketchbooks for the creation of the city of Chandigarh in the 1950s is a snapshot of the moment when India finally felt free to shape its own future.

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