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Switzerland proceeds with historic nuclear shutdown

This content was published on Dec 20, 2019 The 47-year-old Mühleberg nuclear power plant, near Bern, was permanently switched off on Friday.

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Poll finds tighter anti-homophobia rules have broad support

This content was published on Dec 20, 2019 A ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation is headed for approval at the ballot box in February, according to pollsters.

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Parliament approves CHF6 billion fighter jet package

This content was published on Dec 19, 2019 Both chambers of parliament have now accepted plans proposed by the government to buy up to 30 new fighter jets, a step it says is vital for the stability and security of the country. As the current fleet of fighters used by the army are nearing the end of their use period, the government says,…

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Parliament takes small step towards more transparency

This content was published on Dec 17, 2019 The Swiss Senate has rejected a people’s initiative demanding more transparency around financing in politics, proposing an alternative softer reform.

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Swiss embassy worker arrested in Sri Lanka

This content was published on Dec 16, 2019 Police in Sri Lanka have arrested a local employee of the Swiss embassy in Colombo, accusing her of “fabricating false evidence” relating to a kidnapping incident some weeks ago.

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Ship owner charged with fraudulently claiming Swiss state funds

This content was published on Dec 16, 2019 Switzerland underwrites the debts of several ocean-going vessels that make up its merchant navy, which was formed just after the Second World War to guarantee supplies to the landlocked country. In return, Switzerland retains the right to requisition these ships in times of crisis. The credit guarantee system was disbanded in 2016 following allegations of…

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Pension reform compromise put to consultation

This content was published on Dec 13, 2019 The government has presented plans for a reform of Switzerland's compulsory occupational pension scheme.

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Plans for new Swiss human rights body under scrutiny

This content was published on Dec 13, 2019 The Swiss government has decided to set up a national human rights institution, but NGO groups have criticised the funding as insufficient.

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Outright burka ban faces opposition in parliament

This content was published on Dec 12, 2019 Swiss parliamentarians have supported a plan to oblige people to show their faces during identity checks and visits to social security authorities.

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Green Party bid for seat in Swiss government fails

This content was published on Dec 11, 2019 Parliament has confirmed the members of the Swiss government for the next four years.

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