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Swiss government set on reduction of licence fee to CHF300

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This content was published on Jun 19, 2024 The Federal Council has proposed reducing the radio and television licence fee to CHF300 by 2029. The issue will now be debated in parliament.

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Swiss government to cut farming subsidies – but less than planned

This content was published on Jun 19, 2024 Swiss farmers would see a 1.6% drop in funding for the period 2026-2029 under proposals made on Wednesday by the Federal Council.

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Record-breaking traffic jams on Swiss roads

This content was published on Jun 17, 2024 Traffic congestion reached a new record on roads in Switzerland last year, according to federal statistics.

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Power of 5G antennas revealed as political decision

This content was published on Jun 17, 2024 Adaptive antennas can now transmit at up to ten times the power of conventional antennas at peak transmission times.

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Women’s strike demos held in several Swiss cities

This content was published on Jun 15, 2024 All over Switzerland women took to the streets today: in several cities feminist associations called for demonstrations to assert their rights. Events scheduled for the strike were numerous.

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Switzerland to enter double taxation agreement with Angola

This content was published on Jun 14, 2024 The agreement, which comes with an abuse clause, is intended to prevent double taxation of private individuals as well as companies.

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Swiss Senate approves package to combat rising healthcare costs

This content was published on Jun 13, 2024 The Senate wants to get a grip on rising healthcare costs through increased coordination, confidential pricing models and cheaper medicines.

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Swiss government’s torture instruments act clears first hurdle

This content was published on Jun 13, 2024 Switzerland's House of Representatives has adopted a new act on instruments of torture proposed by the government last year.

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Switzerland set to ban disposable e-cigarettes

This content was published on Jun 13, 2024 Switzerland’s House of Representatives voted in favour of a motion to ban disposable e-cigarette sales by 122 votes to 63.

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Swiss politicians concerned by Ukraine peace conference

This content was published on Jun 13, 2024 Switzerland did not invite Russia to its peace conference. Was this a mistake?

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