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Right-wingers fail again to block Swiss bid for UN Security Council seat

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This content was published on Mar 10, 2022 Opponents of Switzerland's bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council have suffered another setback in parliament.

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Swiss Solidarity raises over CHF82 million for Ukraine war victims

This content was published on Mar 10, 2022 The humanitarian charity has raised over CHF82.6 million ($89.1 million) as part of a public fundraising effort for Ukraine.

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Covid cases still rising but Swiss government unfazed

This content was published on Mar 9, 2022 The Swiss authorities have recorded a steep increase in new confirmed Covid cases but the situation in hospitals is under control.

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Church bells ring out to protest against war in Ukraine

This content was published on Mar 9, 2022 Switzerland’s main churches have organised a protest against the war in Ukraine.

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Swiss court clears critics of Turkish president

This content was published on Mar 9, 2022 A court in Switzerland has acquitted four defendants accused of inciting violence against Turkish President Erdoğan.

Benito Mussolini was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Lausanne.

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Politicians call for Mussolini’s Swiss academic award to be revoked

This content was published on Mar 8, 2022 In January 1937, the University of Lausanne awarded Benito Mussolini an honorary doctorate.

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Swiss parliament paves way for genome editing

This content was published on Mar 8, 2022 The Swiss parliament has decided to ease restrictions on genetic engineering in agriculture, while extending a moratorium for GMOs until 2025.

Swiss medical aid is loaded onto a train bound for Ukraine.

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Swiss emergency relief supplies arrive in Ukraine

This content was published on Mar 7, 2022 Around 35 tonnes of emergency aid sent from Switzerland to Ukraine have arrived in the capital, Kyiv.

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Swiss defence minister repeats calls for stronger army

This content was published on Mar 6, 2022 The Swiss armed forces need to be boosted and better prepared, argues Defence Minister Viola Amherd. Nato membership however is “not an option”.

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Justice minister: Switzerland preparing for Ukrainian refugees

This content was published on Mar 6, 2022 National and cantonal authorities are also counting on the help of private citizens to prepare for the arrival of Ukrainians fleeing the war.

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