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Second anti-Covid vaccine for Swiss teenagers approved

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This content was published on Aug 9, 2021 The Swiss medical regulator has extended an authorisation of Moderna’s anti-Covid-19 vaccine for adolescents aged 12-17.

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Former special prosecutor in FIFA case criticises his dismissal

This content was published on Aug 9, 2021 In May, Keller stepped aside from the investigation into informal meetings between Infantino and former Swiss attorney general Michael Lauber after a legally-binding ruling by the Federal Criminal Court accused him of bias. The court agreed with a complaint made by FIFA which accused Keller of himself not being impartial, based on press releases about…

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Health minister raises prospect of easing Covid restrictions ‘in a few weeks’

This content was published on Aug 8, 2021 If the Covid-19 pandemic develops favourably in Switzerland, Health Minister Alain Berset has mentioned the possibility of relaxing restrictions soon.

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Biden names Scott Miller as US ambassador to Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 7, 2021 US President Joe Biden has nominated LGBTQ rights activist and philanthropist Scott Miller to serve as ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

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Swiss asked to halt deportations to war-torn Afghanistan

This content was published on Aug 5, 2021 Pressure is growing on the Swiss government to halt deportations of rejected asylum seekers to Afghanistan.

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Unvaccinated holidaymakers urged to take a Covid test

This content was published on Aug 3, 2021 With inoculation rates slowing, Swiss health officials have launched a campaign asking non-vaccinated travellers to get tested after returning from summer trips.

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Senators reluctant to rush the release of EU cohesion payments

This content was published on Aug 3, 2021 The government wants to make amends with the EU by releasing the so-called “cohesion billions” as soon as possible; the Senate is in no hurry.

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Journalist wins appeal to clarify travel security alert

This content was published on Aug 2, 2021 A Swiss-Bulgarian journalist denied information about his inclusion on the Schengen Information System has been partially vindicated by the Federal Court.

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Swiss public sector scandal reaches court room

This content was published on Aug 2, 2021 A former Swiss government official is facing trial in connection with one of the biggest corruption scandals to have hit the public sector in recent years.

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Swiss president is not in favour of compulsory Covid-19 vaccination

This content was published on Aug 1, 2021 Guy Parmelin is against coercing Swiss residents to get vaccinated against Covid-19 but warns they will face restrictions and costs.

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