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Swiss parliament website hit by cyberattack

This content was published on Jun 8, 2023 The website of the Swiss parliament has been the target of a malicious attack since Wednesday.

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Swiss unemployment rate drops below 2%

This content was published on Jun 7, 2023 The number of people receiving unemployment benefit in Switzerland fell again in May, with the jobless rate settling below the 2% mark.

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More than half a million cigarette butts picked up in two weeks

This content was published on Jun 7, 2023 Around 540,000 cigarette butts have been picked up in Switzerland over the past fortnight by volunteers.

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June 18 vote: climate, tax and Covid laws enjoy solid approval

This content was published on Jun 7, 2023 A poll shows voters are likely to back all three issues on the ballot, even if support for an ambitious new climate goal is dwindling.

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Swiss parliament rejects more funds to house refugees

This content was published on Jun 6, 2023 Parliament continues to block millions of francs to build more accommodation for a growing number of refugees in Switzerland.

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Landlocked Switzerland charts new maritime course

This content was published on Jun 2, 2023 Switzerland has adopted the foundations of a plan to revive the fortunes its flagging ocean-going merchant navy fleet.

Lively debate in the National Council Chamber of the Federal Parliament in Bern

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The five most important issues of the parliament’s summer session

This content was published on Jun 1, 2023 Arms exports, Credit Suisse and motorway expansions: the issues on the table in the summer session before the upcoming elections.

the Swiss parliament in session. Members casually in the chamber.

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Credit Suisse: what is a parliamentary inquiry committee?

This content was published on May 31, 2023 A parliamentary committee of inquiry into the takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS is to be formed. Here are the details.