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Swiss government open to reversing ban on new nuclear plants

This content was published on Aug 28, 2024 The Federal Council is backtracking on a ban on the construction of new nuclear power plants that was passed by voters in 2017.

Switzerland to reduce gas consumption again this winter

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Switzerland aims to reduce gas consumption again this winter

This content was published on Aug 28, 2024 Switzerland has set a voluntary savings target of 15% for the period from October to March.

Birdlife criticizes postponement of insect protection

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Swiss government criticised for delay in insect protection

This content was published on Aug 27, 2024 Five years after the House of Representative's Environment Committee voted in favour of better protection for insects, Swiss NGO Birdlife criticises the government's hesitant action.

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Swiss voters support bilateral agreements with EU and are willing to compromise

This content was published on Aug 27, 2024 The Swiss electorate remains convinced by the bilateral agreements with the European Union.

No canton on track for the Paris climate agreement

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Not one Swiss canton on track for Paris climate agreement

This content was published on Aug 27, 2024 Despite some progress, not one of Switzerland's 26 cantons is yet on a trajectory compatible with the Paris climate agreement, which would limit global warming to 1.5°C.

SBB takes action against sprayers with drones

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Swiss railways uses drones against graffiti sprayers

This content was published on Aug 27, 2024 The Swiss Federal Railways has been using drones in the fight against graffiti sprayers since the beginning of July.

Switzerland should cooperate skillfully on armaments, according to two studies

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Switzerland should cooperate more on armaments, say studies

This content was published on Aug 27, 2024 Switzerland should focus on international cooperation to strengthen its position, say studies by the University of St Gallen and the federal technology institute ETH Zurich.

Fight against skills shortage is insufficient according to financial control

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Fight against skills shortage is insufficient, says Swiss audit office

This content was published on Aug 27, 2024 The government has been providing the economy with financial support for years to alleviate the shortage of skilled workers. The Swiss Federal Audit Office concludes that these measures have only had a limited effect.

Hundreds of Tibetans receive Dalai Lama in front of Zurich hotel

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Hundreds of Tibetans welcome Dalai Lama in Zurich

This content was published on Aug 24, 2024 The Dalai Lama has arrived in Switzerland for a short visit. Hundreds of Tibetans welcomed him at an airport hotel in Opfikon, near Zurich, on Friday.

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Coo d’état: Basel struggles to enforce pigeon-feeding ban

This content was published on Aug 23, 2024 Police in the Swiss canton of Basel City have issued only eight fines since the ban on pigeon feeding came into force in July 2020.

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