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Swiss government aims to pay back Covid-19 debt by 2035

This content was published on Mar 18, 2022 The government has given itself 11 to 13 years to balance the books on debt incurred due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Parliament wants to lower the voting age to 16

This content was published on Mar 16, 2022 Such a reform, which would involve a constitution change, would have to face a public ballot before ever becoming reality.

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Swiss extend blacklist over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

This content was published on Mar 16, 2022 Switzerland has extended its list of sanctions against individuals and entities over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Ukrainian refugees, safe and sound in Switzerland

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Swiss businessman helps Ukrainian refugees

This content was published on Mar 16, 2022 Swiss entrepreneur Guido Fluri chartered a plane to evacuate Ukrainian refugees.

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Switzerland’s S permit for refugees from Ukraine

This content was published on Mar 16, 2022 Ukrainians fleeing the war will be granted an S permit upon arrival in Switzerland. It's the first time this permit will be issued.

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US and Swiss air force commanders discuss fighter jet deal

This content was published on Mar 15, 2022 The head of the US air force met with his Swiss counterpart on Tuesday after a three-day visit to the Alpine nation.

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European court rules against Swiss anti-Covid demo ban

This content was published on Mar 15, 2022 The European Court of Human Rights has condemned the Swiss government for banning a planned protest against Covid-19 measures.

Refugees in a dinghy wearing orange life jackets

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Parliament dismisses call for asylum requests at embassies

This content was published on Mar 15, 2022 The Senate has rejected a proposal to re-introduce the option to apply for asylum at a Swiss embassy in another country.

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Switzerland orders 14 million Covid-19 vaccines for 2023

This content was published on Mar 11, 2022 Switzerland is buying at least 14 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine for 2023, in order to be ready for “all pandemic scenarios”.

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Swiss finalise decision on ‘S permit’ for Ukrainian refugees

This content was published on Mar 11, 2022 More details were presented on Friday about the temporary permit to allow Ukrainians to live and work in Switzerland.

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