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Rebellious (but pragmatic) climate movements

This content was published on Apr 10, 2023 Mistrust of the political is strong among climate activists. But the connection to institutional politics is less dogmatic than previous generations.

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Swiss court upholds Basel begging ban

This content was published on Apr 6, 2023 The Federal Supreme Court has rejected an attempt to overturn begging restrictions in the Swiss city of Basel.

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Migrants refuse social assistance to keep residency rights

This content was published on Apr 6, 2023 Some migrants are being forced onto poverty by Swiss laws that can remove residency rights if they claim welfare payments.

Pierre Beck outside a court in Geneva in 2020

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Prosecutors target Swiss euthanasia doctor again

This content was published on Apr 6, 2023 The former vice-president of euthanasia organisation Exit faces another potential court appearance after providing lethal drugs to a woman.

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Frogs’ legs and foie gras targeted for cruelty controls

This content was published on Apr 5, 2023 Importers of frogs’ legs and foie gras will have to declare production methods to be able to sell them in Switzerland.

After Credit Suisse’s collapse, how can we avoid another debacle in the Swiss banking sector?

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NATO reportedly urged Switzerland not to sign nuclear treaty

This content was published on Apr 4, 2023 The Swiss defence minister was pressured not to sign and ratify the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, according to 'Le Temps'.

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Swiss Solidarity finances 11 projects in earthquake regions

This content was published on Apr 4, 2023 Two months after the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Swiss Solidarity has financed 11 projects of Swiss partner organisations.

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Zurich hit by weekend of violent rioting

This content was published on Apr 3, 2023 Zurich police attacked with iron bars and Molotov cocktails during weekend of rioting.

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Swiss regional elections favour conservative groups

This content was published on Apr 3, 2023 Ahead of national elections later this year, results from regional ballots in three of the 26 Swiss cantons on Sunday showed largely right-wing gains.

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