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Swiss direct democracy to resume in September with packed agenda

This content was published on Apr 29, 2020 After the cancellation of the May 17 federal vote due to Covid-19, citizens will be asked to vote on five separate subjects on September 27.

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Swiss government approves further easing of coronavirus restrictions

This content was published on Apr 29, 2020 Restaurants and culture institutions can re-open under strict conditions and schools can resume classes as part of an easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

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Swiss airlines to get almost CHF2 billion corona aid boost

This content was published on Apr 29, 2020 The Swiss aviation sector, including the airlines SWISS and Edelweiss, is set to receive financial aid to help it overcome their current liquidity crisis.

Finance Minister Maurer with two other cabinet ministers

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Finance minister eyes central bank surplus to reduce expected debts

This content was published on Apr 29, 2020 “I suggest the Swiss National Bank spends the money from an annual surplus to reduce coronavirus-related debts,” he told the Neue Zürcher Zeitung newspaper on Wednesday. The central bank made a surplus of CHF48.9 billion ($50.2 billion) last year. Under a deal with the finance ministry, the bank paid CHF4 billion to the national government…

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Expert slams Swiss prosecutor and criminal court

This content was published on Apr 27, 2020 Switzerland’s attorney general is facing new calls to resign over accusations that his office botched up a high-profile international football trial.

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Over 50,000 denied entry to Switzerland since borders tightened

This content was published on Apr 27, 2020 Since first restricting border crossings on March 13, Swiss customs officers have turned away some 56,000 people.

President Sommaruga and three men waiting outside a building

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Coronavirus exit plans for tourist industry mooted

This content was published on Apr 27, 2020 Hopes have been raised of a re-opening of tourist facilities, including restaurants, in June as part of the government’s Covid-19 exit strategy.

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Coronavirus tests Swiss political system

This content was published on Apr 27, 2020 Parliament meets to consider its own future after suspension of democratic process.

Aerial view of the annual technoparade Street Parade in Zurich

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No mass events likely in Switzerland before next summer

This content was published on Apr 24, 2020 A scientist says it will take at least 18 months for daily life in Switzerland to go back to normal to avoid a new wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Switzerland sees more online crime amid coronavirus shock

This content was published on Apr 24, 2020 Creative criminals are cashing in on the Covid-19 pandemic, tricking people out of their money online.

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