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Anti-government protester march ahead of vote on Covid policy

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This content was published on Jun 12, 2021 Several hundred people have taken to the streets of Lucerne to protest against the Swiss government’s anti- Covid measures.

The Swiss government says seating limits at restaurants could rise from June 28.

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Switzerland plans to further phase-out Covid restrictions before summer

This content was published on Jun 11, 2021 The government wants to further open up public life at the end of June as the virus situation continues to improve.

Climate activists at Lausanne Credit Suisse branch on November 22, 2018.

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Federal court rejects appeal by tennis stunt climate activists

This content was published on Jun 11, 2021 Switzerland’s highest court has rejected an appeal by 12 climate activists who staged a tennis stunt at Credit Suisse.

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Security services highlight greatest threats to Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 10, 2021 Pandemics, rivalries between global powers, cyberattacks, jihadist terrorism and extremist violence are among the main threats to Swiss security.

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Swiss minister calls for joint European asylum policy

This content was published on Jun 9, 2021 Justice Minister Karin Keller-Sutter says Switzerland supports the EU’s plans to boost security within the single-border Schengen area.

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NGOs criticise lack of national strategy on protecting children

This content was published on Jun 8, 2021 Children’s rights in Switzerland are insufficiently enforced, according to the Child Rights Network Switzerland.

Health workers in yellow protective gear perform swab test on woman

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Swiss send Covid aid supplies to Sri Lanka

This content was published on Jun 7, 2021 The Swiss foreign ministry says it has shipped medical supplies to Sri Lanka to help the country combat the Covid-19 pandemic.

Palestinian boy sitting in his bedroom destroyed by an airstrike

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Swiss pledge funds for reconstruction in Gaza Strip

This content was published on Jun 7, 2021 Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis says Switzerland will contribute an additional CHF3 million in aid to for reconstruction projects in the Gaza Strip.

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Unions decry ‘lack of respect’ for women in labour market

This content was published on Jun 7, 2021 The Trade Union Federation has criticised the perceived lack of progress on equal pay, pensions and labour conditions between men and women.

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Checks of suspicious compensation scheme claims boosted

This content was published on Jun 7, 2021 The Swiss government is stepping up checks of possible abuse of a Covid- related short working hours scheme.

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