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Former Swiss minister criticised for visit to Chinese embassy

This content was published on May 4, 2023 Retired government minister Ueli Maurer visited the Chinese ambassador in Bern on April 12. Eyebrows have been raised.

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Justice minister: ‘No sign of movement’ on Italy asylum blockage

This content was published on May 4, 2023 Italy’s refusal to readmit asylum seekers from Switzerland will probably last for months, says the Swiss justice minister.

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Explainer: Why is Switzerland voting (again) on the Covid-19 law?

This content was published on May 3, 2023 On June 18, the Swiss people will vote for the third time on the Covid-19 law. A world record.

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Switzerland still out of top 10 for press freedom

This content was published on May 3, 2023 The country has ranked 12th in an annual press freedom survey, slightly progressing on last year’s score.

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Government sets out stall ahead of latest Covid referendum

This content was published on May 2, 2023 Health Minister Alain Berset says authorities still need to be able to cope with the “unpredictable” coronavirus situation.

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Fast-track visas for Syria-Turkey quake survivors to end on May 12

This content was published on May 2, 2023 The speedier processing of visas for survivors of the February earthquake will be discontinued from May 12.

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Health experts wage war on sugar

This content was published on May 2, 2023 A broad alliance of health organisations is demanding measures against sugar consumption, especially by children.

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Botswana president praises Swiss direct democracy

This content was published on May 2, 2023 Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi was received in Bern on Monday by the seven-person Swiss government as part of a state visit.

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Clashes break out during Swiss May 1 demonstrations

This content was published on May 1, 2023 More than 50 Labour Day celebrations and demonstrations are planned across Switzerland dedicated to inequality and to safeguarding wages and pensions.

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Swiss train and bus service to get climate-friendly overhaul

This content was published on May 1, 2023 The Swiss public transport sector aims to improve energy efficiency by 30% by 2040 as it bids to meet the government’s CO2 neutral goal.

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