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Swiss parliament backs faster approval of pesticides

Parliament approves easier authorisation of pesticides

This content was published on Mar 5, 2026 Swiss parliament backs faster approval for some pesticides from neighboring countries.

Funding for the Red Cross museum narrowly saved

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Swiss lawmakers save funding for Red Cross museum in Geneva

This content was published on Mar 4, 2026 Federal funding for Geneva's International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum was narrowly saved by the House of Representatives on Wednesday.

GR: anti-drug operation in Roveredo raises several questions

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Europe-wide drugs probe raises questions about Swiss residency checks

This content was published on Mar 4, 2026 Four of the seven people arrested last week in an international anti-drugs operation were residents of Roveredo, a small Alpine municipality in southeastern Switzerland, it has been confirmed.

Federal Criminal Court acquits UBS in the Bulgaria affair

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Swiss court clears UBS in Bulgaria case

This content was published on Mar 4, 2026 The Federal Criminal Court on Wednesday acquitted UBS in the Bulgarian funds case, which dates back to the Credit Suisse era.

Clear decision in favour of SRG's international offering: view of the National Council chamber.

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Second Swiss parliament chamber rejects cuts to Swissinfo

This content was published on Mar 4, 2026 The Swiss government wanted to cancel the federal contribution to Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC)’s foreign mandate. Parliament has now opposed this.

Lausanne design studio creates new Swiss

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Lausanne creative studio picked to design new Swiss banknotes

This content was published on Mar 4, 2026 The Lausanne design studio Emphase has won the Swiss National Bank's (SNB) competition to create the new banknote series.

Letzte Absprache vor einer Abstimmung im Nationalrat.

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What you need to know about the Swiss spring parliamentary session

This content was published on Mar 3, 2026 In its spring session, the Swiss parliament will take up several key issues for Swiss nationals abroad: child benefits for retirees, the Swiss Abroad Act, and, most importantly, federal funding.

Switzerland’s largest bank has been at odds with the government for nearly two years over plans to force it to increase its capital requirements by up to $26bn

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UBS told to tone down lobbying in row with Swiss government

This content was published on Mar 3, 2026 UBS explores extension of chief executive Sergio Ermotti’s tenure as it prepares for continued uncertainty.

Members of Swiss House of Representatives hold minute's silence in memory of Crans Montana fire victims.

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Swiss parliament remembers victims of Crans-Montana fire

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 It is parliament's duty to "never forget" the disaster, said the president of the House, Pierre-André Page, as representatives held a moment's silence in honour of the victims.

Bilateral agreement signed by Guy Parmelin and Ursula von der Leyen

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Switzerland, EU sign package of agreements to strengthen ties

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 Swiss President Guy Parmelin and the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, signed a package of accords in Brussels on Monday designed to strengthen bilateral relations.

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