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Trade unions call for demo against Swiss pension reforms

A woman wearing a T-shirt with the slogan, Touche pas à ma retraite [Don t touch my pension].

This content was published on Sep 3, 2021 A dispute over reforms to the Swiss old-age pension scheme continues.

A demonstration in Bern against the government s coronavirus measures

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Covid-19: Swiss court gives mixed ruling on political gathering limits

This content was published on Sep 3, 2021 The Federal Court has rejected a 15-person limit on political gatherings in Bern during the pandemic, but it admitted a limit of 300 in canton Uri.

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Pence pushes for US-Swiss free-trade deal

This content was published on Sep 3, 2021 Former US Vice President Mike Pence has spoken in favour of a US-Swiss free trade agreement.

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Swiss officially mark 50 years of women’s suffrage

This content was published on Sep 2, 2021 An official celebration was held in the Swiss parliament building to mark 50 years since women gained the right to vote in Switzerland.

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German train strike hits Swiss passengers

This content was published on Sep 2, 2021 International rail traffic, including connections between Germany and Switzerland, have been disrupted by striking German train drivers.

What do you think of the “99% initiative”?

On September 26, Swiss citizens will vote on the so-called "99% initiative" that aims to tax capital gains more heavily.

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Swiss plan cyber defence command centre

This content was published on Sep 1, 2021 The government is beefing up its defences against cyberattacks, focusing on a command centre comprising 575 members of the armed forces.

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Kosovars in Switzerland urged to get vaccinated

This content was published on Sep 1, 2021 The president of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu, has called on Kosovars in Switzerland to get vaccinated.

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Covid-hit Swiss tourism receives financial boost

This content was published on Sep 1, 2021 The government has announced a financial programme to help Swiss tourism recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Experts say Covid situation remains ‘tense’

This content was published on Aug 31, 2021 Health officials have warned of overcapacities in Swiss hospitals amid an increasing number of Covid patients.

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