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Swiss telecoms firms fight demand for blackout coverage

This content was published on Feb 16, 2024 A proposed Swiss law would oblige telecoms firms to maintain coverage during a blackout.

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Pensions votes: Higher pensions and retiring later

This content was published on Feb 16, 2024 On March 3, the Swiss will decide in two separate votes whether to raise the retirement age to 66 and whether to boost their pensions.

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Swiss train hostage gives account of fatal drama

This content was published on Feb 16, 2024 A person taken hostage by an axe-wielding asylum seeker recounts his ordeal.

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Bern becomes a ‘safe harbour’ for migrants – what does this mean?

This content was published on Feb 15, 2024 The Swiss capital has joined a network of cities declaring themselves “safe harbours” for refugees and migrants – flying in the face of national policy.

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Switzerland launches sport ethics barometer

This content was published on Feb 15, 2024 Ethical behaviour in sports is to be measured by a new digital tool in Switzerland.

Roadworkers from the State of Fribourg repairing a hole in street.

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Should we work until 66 to secure long-term pension funding?

This content was published on Feb 15, 2024 On March 3, the Swiss people will vote on a popular initiative aimed at raising the retirement age. What is your opinion? Is an increase necessary or not? Join the discussion on our debate platform "dialogue".

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Regina Durrer-Knobel: ‘Politics is always about the personal’

This content was published on Feb 15, 2024 Regina Durrer-Knobel: the first woman from canton Nidwalden in central Switzerland to be elected to the House of Representatives.

Defence Minister Viola Amherd and army chief Thomas Süssli (right) outside parliament in Bern on Wednesday

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Swiss government requests billions for army

This content was published on Feb 14, 2024 Swiss Defence Minister Viola Amherd has asked for CHF4.9 billion ($5.5 billion) to equip the armed forces.

In order to prevent further structural deficits, the Swiss government has decided on further cuts

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Indebted Swiss government to restructure further

This content was published on Feb 14, 2024 For the second time in a row, the Swiss government failed to comply with the debt brake.

A worker in Kenya recycles PET plastic bottles into PET flakes for export

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Switzerland to take part in UN Environment Assembly in Kenya

This content was published on Feb 14, 2024 The director of the Federal Office for the Environment, Katrin Schneeberger, will represent Switzerland at the United Nations Environment Assembly.

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