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This content was published on Feb 21, 2024 In today's briefing: Swiss pensions, a Hamas ban and pricey ski holidays.

Switzerland plans to block websites during power outages

This content was published on Feb 21, 2024 Switzerland is planning measures to tackle a power outage that includes blocking websites.

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Switzerland moves to scrap unfair tax on married couples

This content was published on Feb 21, 2024 Married couples are currently penalised by the tax code in Switzerland.

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March 3 vote poll: backing for pension boost crumbles

This content was published on Feb 21, 2024 An initiative calling for 13 monthly pension payments per year, rather than the current 12, is heading for a close result.

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Chair of embattled Swiss defence firm to step down

This content was published on Feb 20, 2024 Chair steps down from Swiss defence company Ruag, which has been mired in controversy.

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Asylum seekers face tougher approach from Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 20, 2024 Swiss Justice Minister Beat Jans has proposed fast-track procedures for some asylum seekers.

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More than 7,000 false speeders in Bern get their money back

This content was published on Feb 19, 2024 More than 7,000 motorists who were mistakenly fined for speeding in the Swiss capital have been remunerated.

FIS Director Christian Dussey has been in office since April 2022

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Internal documents show dissatisfaction at Swiss intelligence service

This content was published on Feb 18, 2024 The employees of the Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) have no confidence in their management, according to a staff survey.

Protests by the promoters of the Alpine Initiative in the Schöllenen Gorge in 1989 to protect the Alpine region from transit traffic

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Environment: Alpine Initiative turns 30

This content was published on Feb 18, 2024 Thirty years ago, to everyone’s surprise, Swiss voters said yes to the Alpine Initiative, a turning point for Switzerland’s transport policy.

Markus Mäder emphasised that Switzerland must strengthen its defence capabilities and intensify cooperation with partners

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‘We have to be prepared for wars,’ says Swiss security chief

This content was published on Feb 18, 2024 Switzerland must be prepared for wars, even if there is hope that these will never materialise, says State Secretary for Security Policy, Markus Mäder.

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