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Swiss commission sees need for action in security policy

Commission sees great need for action in security policy

This content was published on Aug 29, 2024 More spending on the army, defence cooperation with NATO and a revision of the neutrality policy: this is what a group of experts has recommended to the Swiss government.

Stricter sales and advertising rules for tobacco products from October

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Stricter Swiss sales and ad rules for tobacco products

This content was published on Aug 29, 2024 From October 1, stricter sales, advertising and notification regulations for tobacco products and electronic cigarettes will apply in Switzerland.

Residence permit for young Syrian woman wrongly refused

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Swiss residence permit for Syrian girl wrongly refused

This content was published on Aug 29, 2024 The Fribourg authorities must grant a residence permit to a Syrian girl who has been living in Switzerland for ten years.

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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.

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