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Switzerland names new top negotiator for EU talks

Pictured is diplomat Alexandre Fasel who will succeed current State Secretary, Livia Leu.

This content was published on Jun 28, 2023 Diplomat Alexandre Fasel appointed as the new State Secretary for the Swiss foreign ministry, succeeding Livia Leu.

Switzerland adopts EU sanctions against Russia

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Switzerland implements expanded sanctions against Russia

This content was published on Jun 28, 2023 Switzerland will enforce a newly expanded sanctions list targeting Russia, aligning with the EU sanctions package.

Signatures for a referendum on the recent occupational pension reform are handed in to the Federal Chancellery

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Swiss pension reform critics hand in referendum signatures

This content was published on Jun 27, 2023 Left-wing parties and unions have submitted around 140,000 referendum signatures to force a new vote on a recent pension reform.

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Police chief: Switzerland is ‘too attractive’ for organised crime

This content was published on Jun 25, 2023 Switzerland is appealing not just as a place to hide out, but also as a hub for drug, arms and even human trafficking.

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A call girl and a tax man walk into a bar…

This content was published on Jun 25, 2023 An incredible story of document theft and tax affairs set against a war between a Russian billionaire and a Swiss millionaire.

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Former health official Thomas Zeltner appointed boss of the Swiss Red Cross

This content was published on Jun 24, 2023 The SRC is Switzerland’s biggest charity (not to be confused with the International Committee of the Red Cross).

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Could international graduates solve worker shortages in Switzerland?

This content was published on Jun 24, 2023 Very few students from third countries stay on to work in Switzerland after their studies. Parliament wants this to change.

Photo of six Patrouille Suisse planes flying in the sky

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After aerobatic display collision, Patrouille Suisse flies again

This content was published on Jun 23, 2023 Patrouille Suisse display team is returning to service after last week's air accident in canton Zug.

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Covid pandemic cost Switzerland CHF8 billion

This content was published on Jun 21, 2023 The final bill for the Covid-19 pandemic has been calculated at around CHF8 billion in Switzerland.

Alain Berset Swiss president on his way to announce resignation

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Alain Berset: in photos

This content was published on Jun 21, 2023

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