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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.

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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.

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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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Record year for money laundering tip-offs

This content was published on Apr 23, 2020 The number of reports of suspected money laundering jumped by about 25% in Switzerland last year.

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Protective masks remain optional for the Swiss public

This content was published on Apr 22, 2020 The government has decided not to oblige residents to wear face masks as the country starts relaxing coronavirus restrictions.

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