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Swiss issue another green light to cull troublesome wolf pack

This content was published on Sep 6, 2021 The Swiss authorities have granted a third canton permission to cull a problematic wolf pack responsible for attacks on sheep.

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Swiss finance minister skeptical about wider use of Covid certificate

This content was published on Sep 5, 2021 In an interview with the SonntagsBlick newspaper published on Sunday, he said it would be “difficult” to require the population to present a Covid certificate when entering bars or restaurants. The finance minister, who hails from the conservative right Swiss People’s Party, said requiring a health pass was viable for large events but harder to…

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Tax reform: ‘It’s time to turn the tables’

This content was published on Sep 5, 2021 Ronja Jansen, president of the Young Socialists, explains the aims of the “99% initiative”.

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Tax reform: ‘There’s not much left to squeeze from this lemon’

This content was published on Sep 5, 2021 Parliamentarian Andri Silberschmidt explains why he is against the "99% initiative".

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

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Trade unions call for demo against Swiss pension reforms

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.

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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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