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Panel to judge looted Nazi art makes headway

This content was published on May 11, 2022 Plans for an independent commission to judge looted Nazi art have won initial backing from the Swiss parliament.

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Swiss parliament to tighten media curbs

This content was published on May 10, 2022 The Swiss parliament has agreed in principle to boost the right of individuals to block potentially damaging publications.

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Support grows for proposed Swiss army budget hike

This content was published on May 9, 2022 Swiss military spending should increase from CHF5.6 billion a year to around CHF7 billion, according to a parliamentary chamber.

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Ex-banker avoids deportation to Russia due to war in Ukraine

This content was published on May 8, 2022 The ex-Russian banker Oleg Schigajew can stay in Switzerland as legal proceedings against him have been stopped.

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EU commissioner warns against Swiss ‘no’ vote on European border agency

This content was published on May 7, 2022 If Switzerland decides not to respect its commitments there will be consequences, warned EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson.

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Swiss parliamentarians refuse to overhaul banking secrecy laws

This content was published on May 7, 2022 A parliamentary committee on Friday blocked an attempt to overhaul strict Swiss banking secrecy rules.

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Swiss cantons call for federal crisis taskforce

This content was published on May 6, 2022 Swiss cantons urge the government to set up a crisis management team to deal with emergencies like Covid-19.

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Swiss government again plugs gaps for European research funding

This content was published on May 4, 2022 The government has extended measures to support Swiss scientists unable to receive funding for EU research programmes.

Greenpeace activists protest in front of Russian oil tanker.

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Switzerland mulls impact of possible EU ban on Russian oil

This content was published on May 4, 2022 Brussels has proposed a phased-in ban on all imports of Russian oil as part of new sanctions against Moscow.

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Deal signed to renovate Swiss Guard barracks at Vatican

This content was published on May 4, 2022 A Swiss foundation and the Vatican have agreed the terms of the first phase for the renovation of the Swiss Guard barracks.

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