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Swiss bail-out plan aims to prevent electricity crunch

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This content was published on Apr 14, 2022 The government is preparing a bail-out plan for Switzerland’s main electricity companies to prevent an energy shortage.

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Government approves master plan for army cyber defence

This content was published on Apr 14, 2022 Switzerland’s armed forces plan to invest up to CHF2.4 billion ($2.6 billion) over the next few years to boost the country’s cyber defence.

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Swiss tighten Russia sanctions and increase support for refugees

This content was published on Apr 13, 2022 The Swiss government has adopted a new set of EU trade and finance sanctions against Russia and Belarus over the war in Ukraine.

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Swiss to drop Egyptian corruption case after 11 years

This content was published on Apr 13, 2022 After a decade-long investigation, Swiss prosecutors have shelved an inquiry into various high-ranking Egyptians linked to money laundering and organised crime.

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Religious minority groups to be granted better protection

This content was published on Apr 13, 2022 The government has decided to boost financial support to protect Jewish and Muslim minorities in Switzerland.

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Blatter and Platini to face Swiss judges in June

This content was published on Apr 12, 2022 Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA President Michel Platini will stand before the Federal Criminal Court to face corruption charges.

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Watchdog queries Covid compensation payments

This content was published on Apr 12, 2022 The national financial watchdog has renewed calls for closer inspections of public funds to companies hit by Covid curbs.

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Saying no to a levy on streaming companies in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 12, 2022 Should streaming services like Netflix be forced to invest in Swiss film production?

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Upmarket Swiss hotel welcomes Ukrainian refugees

This content was published on Apr 11, 2022 A four-star hotel in the lakeside town of Murten has opened its doors to refugees from the war in Ukraine. They get to stay for free.

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Kidnap victim plays down anti-vaccine links after shooting drama

This content was published on Apr 10, 2022 Swiss vaccine chief reveals hostage ordeal after his kidnapper is later shot dead by police.

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