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Switzerland to enter double taxation agreement with Angola

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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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Swiss law on underage marriage set to be tightened

This content was published on Jun 12, 2024 Switzerland is tightening its regulations on marriages of minors.

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Counting irregularities: Swiss vote to be repeated

This content was published on Jun 12, 2024 The canton of Zug will repeat the vote on the transparency initiative on September 22.

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Swiss coat of arms on national team jerseys – legal at last?

This content was published on Jun 12, 2024 Swiss national sports teams should be allowed to legally wear the Swiss coat of arms on their shirts in future.

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Swiss diocese of Sion criticised for handling of victims of sexual abuse

This content was published on Jun 12, 2024 The hearing of victims of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church was inappropriate in many cases in the diocese of Sion. This is the conclusion of an external and independent audit of the diocese's handling of abuse.

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Two-thirds of Swiss in favour of single health insurance fund

This content was published on Jun 12, 2024 In a survey, two-thirds of Swiss support abolishing health insurance companies in favour of a single health insurance fund.

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