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People watch the fireworks during the Swiss National Day celebrations in Nyon on Monday 1 August 2022.

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Swiss National Day: should fireworks for private individuals be banned?

This content was published on Aug 1, 2024 Many Swiss celebrate Swiss National Day on August 1 with fireworks. But the topic is controversial.

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‘We’ll take the time we need’ with EU negotiations, says top Swiss trade diplomat

This content was published on Jul 31, 2024 ‘Time pressure is the number one trap in any negotiation,’ warns Helene Budliger Artieda regarding negotiations with the EU.

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Human trafficking cases on the rise in Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 30, 2024 Last year, the Swiss platform against human trafficking recorded 197 victims which is 11% more than in 2022.

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Will a drastic hike in Swiss inheritance tax lead to an exodus of billionaires?

This content was published on Jul 23, 2024 A proposal to levy an inheritance tax of 50% on the super-rich has provoked emigration threats from wealthy Swiss residents.

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Police complain about reduced support from Swiss intelligence service

This content was published on Jul 21, 2024 The reorganisation of the Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) has been criticised by some police forces.

Consumer protection welcomes ban on imported fur

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Consumer protection welcomes ban on imported fur

This content was published on Jul 16, 2024 Consumer Protection group welcomes Swiss proposal to ban the import of furs produced in cruel conditions.

Mauch on the Bührle collection: "We should have reacted earlier"

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Zurich mayor on Bührle art collection: ‘We should have reacted earlier’

This content was published on Jul 15, 2024 Looking back, Zurich's mayor, Corine Mauch, has criticised the lack of critical view of the Bührle collection.

Tenants' association plans popular initiative against excessively high rents

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Initiative launched against excessively high Swiss rents

This content was published on Jul 15, 2024 The Swiss Tenants' Association has launched a popular initiative against excessively high rents.

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Attacks on Swiss politicians: rare, but not unheard of

This content was published on Jul 14, 2024 Physical attacks on Swiss politicians are rare. However, federal police registered an average of around one reported threat per day last year.

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