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Swiss car importer ordered to pay CHF4.2 million CO2 penalty

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This content was published on May 24, 2024 In finding that a car importer engaged in dishonest practices must pay a multimillion-dollar fine, the court also clarified the penalties in general.

Demonstranten halten Transparente an der Kundgebung Basel Nazifrei in Basel, am Samstag, 28. November 2020.

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Political rifts are less deep in Switzerland than elsewhere

This content was published on May 23, 2024 In Switzerland the emotional rifts in politics have not widened, a new study by the University of Basel shows.

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Swiss government opposed to CHF15 billion defence package

This content was published on May 23, 2024 The government is not in favour of an idea to set up a special CHF15 billion fund for the army and Ukraine.

Three white wind turbines stand on a beautiful green mountainous landscape in Switzerland. They are surrounded by trees with a settlement visible in the background, along with mountain ranges and a blue sky to the left. The sun to the right is casting a golden glow on the mountains.

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Switzerland trails other European nations in solar and wind power

This content was published on May 23, 2024 Switzerland is at the bottom of the European league table in producing solar and wind-generated electricity.

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Golden passport? Certain groups struggle to obtain Swiss citizenship, study shows

This content was published on May 23, 2024 Well-educated and well-off immigrants are pulling ahead when it comes to getting the passport, a new study shows.

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What is at stake in the two initiatives on healthcare costs?

This content was published on May 22, 2024 Rising healthcare costs are the main concern of Swiss voters going to the ballot boxes on June 9.

Two members of the Swiss armed forces work to dismantle scaffolding after the Swiss Wrestling and Alpine Festival in 2007.

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Up to 4,000 Swiss army soldiers to protect Ukraine peace conference

This content was published on May 22, 2024 The Federal Council has authorised deployment of army personnel for the Ukraine peace conference on the Bürgenstock in June.

Senator Daniel Jositsch, Chairman of the Senate Legal Affairs Committee (RK-S) speaks to journalists.

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Senate commission criticises ECtHR for climate ruling against Switzerland

This content was published on May 22, 2024 The Senate Legal Affairs Committee has declared that The European Court of Human Rights overreached its authority.

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Pro-Palestine uni protests to be debated in Swiss parliament

This content was published on May 20, 2024 The Swiss People’s Party says it will launch two postulates calling for clarifications about the recent student protests and occupations.

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Gay conversion therapy banned in Swiss canton of Valais

This content was published on May 17, 2024 On Thursday, the canton approved a new Health Act which includes a ban on therapies aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity.

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