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From Amherd to Zelensky: 48 hectic hours in the life of the Swiss president

This content was published on Jan 16, 2024 Swiss President Viola Amherd has been busy criss-crossing the country, meeting and greeting world leaders. Her main encounters in pictures.

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Swiss president calls for less elitist thinking at WEF

This content was published on Jan 16, 2024 In her opening speech in Davos on Tuesday, Viola Amherd appealed to global leaders to restore lost trust.

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Swiss parliament sealed off owing to Chinese and Ukrainian state visits

This content was published on Jan 15, 2024 The Bern cantonal police sealed off the Swiss parliament owing to the visits of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Swiss statistics system rated good by Eurostat, but challenges remain

This content was published on Jan 15, 2024 The European Statistics Code of Practice is well applied in Switzerland, notes Eurostat in its peer review report.

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Hundreds of demonstrators call for end of WEF

This content was published on Jan 15, 2024 Around 350 demonstrators called for climate justice and the end of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Swiss resort of Davos on Sunday.

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Swiss pension vote: what’s at stake

This content was published on Jan 15, 2024 On March 3 Switzerland will vote on whether pensioners should receive more pension. Here is an overview of the proposal.

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WEF 2024: Swiss president welcomes Chinese premier

This content was published on Jan 15, 2024 Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for a visit lasting several days.

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Swiss officialdom squeezed by high-priced Davos hotel rooms

This content was published on Jan 14, 2024 The price of hotel room prices in Davos during the World Economic Forum (WEF) exceeds what is authorised by government regulations.

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From coercion to ‘no means no’: Switzerland updates its definition of rape

This content was published on Jan 11, 2024 The much-awaited legislation includes an overhaul of the rather restrictive current definition of sexual coercion and rape.

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More than 46,000 drone pilots gained certificate in 2023

This content was published on Jan 11, 2024 Some 46,300 remote pilots in Switzerland acquired a certificate of competence for drones last year.

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