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Senate votes in favour of tougher tobacco law

This content was published on Sep 26, 2019 Senators have agreed to ban the sale of cigarettes to minors and put stricter limits on tobacco advertising amid growing pressure.

Interpeting booths in the House of Representatives

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The art of interpreting in Switzerland’s polyglot parliament

This content was published on Sep 26, 2019 Ensuring Swiss politicians can understand each other is challenging, stressful but rewarding, says one of parliament’s official interpreters.

Attorney general Lauber and several microphones

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Controversial Swiss attorney general wins re-election

This content was published on Sep 25, 2019 Parliament has re-elected the attorney general, Michael Lauber, despite a controversy over his handling of a international corruption probe.

CEO of Federal Railways signing an agreement on a joint venture for the creation of the SwissID

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Digital ID plans divide politicians and civil society

This content was published on Sep 23, 2019 Parliament has approved the creation of a digital ID to certify the identity of users of internet services, but critics are challenging the decision.

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‘The spaces are often too crowded’

This content was published on Sep 23, 2019

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Several thousand protest against 5G in Swiss capital

This content was published on Sep 21, 2019 Opponents of the introduction of 5G in Switzerland gathered in Bern on Saturday to protest against “forced radiation”.

The Bessières bridge in the centre of Lausanne blocked by protestors.

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Protestors in Switzerland demand climate change action

This content was published on Sep 20, 2019 Almost 2,000 people took part in climate demonstrations in the Swiss cities of Basel, St Gallen and Lausanne on Friday.

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US-Swiss double taxation deal enters into force

This content was published on Sep 20, 2019 The long-awaited double taxation agreement (DTA) between Switzerland and the United States has entered into force.

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Residence permits to be in credit card format

This content was published on Sep 20, 2019 Foreigners’ residence permits are to be issued in credit card format, replacing the old paper ones that were like passports, from November 1.

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Pilatus staff can continue to work in Saudi Arabia and the UAE

This content was published on Sep 19, 2019 Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has won a stage victory in court against the foreign ministry.

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