Swiss Politics

‘Yes’ in the name of animal welfare

This content was published on Nov 5, 2018 The health and well-being of animals is the main motivation behind the cow horn initiative, says Green Party parliamentarian Michael Töngi.

Swiss Politics

One million Swiss exposed to harmful noise pollution

This content was published on Nov 5, 2018 Some 1.1 million residents are exposed to traffic noise that exceeds legal limits, the office communicated on Monday. And when road noise levels die down at night, people face the disturbance of plane and train traffic, says the latest edition of a noise pollution study conducted every five years. Railway noise affects 16,000 people during…

Swiss Politics

Flaw reported in Switzerland’s biggest e-voting system

This content was published on Nov 5, 2018 A hacker claims to have discovered a weakness in canton Geneva’s e-voting system to attacks that could redirect online voters to malicious websites.

bombed building in Yemen after air strike

Swiss Politics

Concern over sharp rise in Swiss arms sales to Gulf

This content was published on Nov 4, 2018 Swiss sales of war equipment to Saudi Arabia, Bahrein and the United Arab Emirates have reportedly risen sharply this year.

Swiss Politics

Four dual citizens still being held in Turkey

This content was published on Nov 3, 2018 The individuals had either been arrested or prevented from leaving Turkey in the aftermath of a failed coup in 2016. The foreign affairs ministry said in July that the individuals were being held on suspicion of belonging to banned organisations. One dual national remains in Turkish custody, the foreign affairs ministry confirmed to the Swiss…

Swiss Politics

Doctors’ wages, beggars and a political expenses scandal

This content was published on Nov 3, 2018 Almost every article published by swissinfo.ch contains a percentage, an age, an amount of money or some other figure.

Swiss Politics

Swiss-EU talks reaching conclusion, says minister

This content was published on Nov 3, 2018 In an interview with newspapers from the Tamedia group, Cassis also cast doubt on whether the Swiss would immediately sign on to a United Nations migration pact. “We are actually at the end of our negotiations, but that doesn’t mean a deal with the EU is a sure thing,” the foreign affairs minister said of…

members of Geneva council at press conference

Swiss Politics

Geneva expenses scandal sparks calls for more transparency

This content was published on Nov 2, 2018 Members of the Geneva city council are under fire for claiming exorbitant amounts for expenses, such as champagne, taxis and telephone bills.

NGO Operation Libero members cheer result of the 2016 vote on a hardline initative

Swiss Politics

Wanted: politicians with liberal, European profile

This content was published on Nov 1, 2018 An unusual ad in the Swiss press has caught public attention. A political movement is looking for candidates for the 2019 parliament elections.

Opinion

Swiss Politics

How drones are shedding their military image and moving into cities

This content was published on Oct 31, 2018 As commercial drone applications grow, military associations must be set aside to foster acceptance, writes swissnex Boston's Francesco Bortoluzzi.

Page 380 of 1365

First … 378 379 380 381 382 … Last

Swiss Politics

Popular Stories

Most Discussed

Sign in and personalize Swissinfo

Swiss Politics

More

‘Yes’ in the name of animal welfare

More

One million Swiss exposed to harmful noise pollution

More

Flaw reported in Switzerland’s biggest e-voting system

More

Concern over sharp rise in Swiss arms sales to Gulf

More

Four dual citizens still being held in Turkey

More

Doctors’ wages, beggars and a political expenses scandal

More

Swiss-EU talks reaching conclusion, says minister

More

Geneva expenses scandal sparks calls for more transparency

More

Wanted: politicians with liberal, European profile

More

How drones are shedding their military image and moving into cities

Popular Stories

Most Discussed