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Swiss tourism boss says ski resort openings have been justified

This content was published on Feb 23, 2021 Martin Nydegger reckons the decision to open ski resorts in the country this winter has – so far – proven to be a good one.

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Top Geneva politician guilty of accepting perks

This content was published on Feb 22, 2021 Pierre Maudet, has been found guilty of accepting undue financial advantage linked to visit to Abu Dhabi.

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Petition handed in to boost funding of animal-free testing

This content was published on Feb 22, 2021 Annimal rights and environment groups has called for more public funds to promote animal-free alternative experiments.

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Gender pay gap gets worse in Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 22, 2021 On average, women were paid 19% less than male counterparts in the same job in 2018 compared to an 18.1% discrepancy in 2014. The latest figures from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) cover a period of intense public and political debate about the issue, which culminated in a new law in December 2018. Companies with…

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Switzerland could sell or give away AstraZeneca doses if regulator dithers

This content was published on Feb 21, 2021 A lack of green light from medicines regulator Swissmedic could see 5.3 million doses ordered by Switzerland sent elsewhere.

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Protesters march against Covid restrictions in Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 20, 2021 Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the city of Wohlen near Zurich on Saturday to protest against anti-coronavirus measures.

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Some Swiss cantons call for earlier restaurant re-openings

This content was published on Feb 19, 2021 Several cantons have called for restaurants to be re-opened a month earlier than the official nationwide plan presented by the government.

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Swiss Covid restrictions to be lifted cautiously and gradually

This content was published on Feb 17, 2021 The government plans to re-open shops, museums and sports facilities from March 1 as part of its exit strategy for the Covid-19 restrictions.

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Swiss prosecutors appeal against verdicts in FIFA trial

This content was published on Feb 17, 2021 Prosecutors in Switzerland have appealed against federal court verdicts that cleared two high-up football officials.

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Burka ban vote appeals to Islamophobia and feminists

This content was published on Feb 16, 2021 More than ten years after a ballot on banning minarets Swiss voters have the final say on a proposal to outlaw face covering in public.

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