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Swiss Senate rejects sanctions against Israeli settlers

Council of States does not want sanctions against Israeli settlers

This content was published on Sep 9, 2025 The Swiss Senate has rejected a call for Switzerland to join the EU’s sanctions against violent Israeli settlers. The majority also did not want an end to military cooperation with Israel.

Former national team player Claudio Sulser has experienced attempted bribery

Former Swiss national footballer says he was asked to lose a game

This content was published on Sep 8, 2025 Former Swiss football star Claudio Sulser says he experienced an attempted bribe during his career.

Insufficient measures against alcohol intake during pregnancy

Swiss ‘not doing enough’ about alcohol during pregnancy

This content was published on Sep 8, 2025 In Switzerland, 1,700 babies are born each year with foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) due to shortcomings in prevention.

Speeding driver caught in Ticino travelling at 225 instead of the permitted 100 km/h

Driver caught going 225km/h in 100km/h zone in Ticino

This content was published on Sep 8, 2025 An Italian driver has been clocked at 225km/h instead of the permitted 100km/h near Balerna, southern Switzerland.

Spinal cord paralysis: a strategy to improve inclusion

Spinal paralysis: Swiss strategy aims to improve inclusion

This content was published on Sep 8, 2025 Four Swiss organisations have presented the first national strategy for spinal paralysis.

The UN denounces the "genocidal rhetoric" of Israeli leaders

UN denounces ‘genocidal rhetoric’ of Israeli leaders

This content was published on Sep 8, 2025 Israel is committing war crime after war crime in the Gaza Strip, according to the United Nations.

Zurich Cantonal Council wants "no taxpayers' money for terrorists"

Zurich authorities want ‘no taxpayer money for terrorists’

This content was published on Sep 8, 2025 Zurich cantonal parliament has voted against recognising the state of Palestine. However, it provisionally supported a motion calling for “no taxpayers' money for terrorists”.

Mechanical engineering companies have been struggling with weak growth, and not just since Trump

Swiss mechanical firms were struggling before Trump

This content was published on Sep 8, 2025 Swiss mechanical engineering companies are said to be one of the main victims of Donald Trump's high tariffs. However, the industry has been struggling for years.

SNB Chairman warns of the side effects of negative interest rates

SNB head warns of side effects of negative interest rates

This content was published on Sep 8, 2025 The Swiss National Bank (SNB) takes a critical view of the reintroduction of negative interest rates. "We are aware that the negative interest rate can have undesirable side effects, for example for savers and pension funds."

The explosion in the number of fast food outlets causes concern

Fast-food boom triggers concern in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 8, 2025 Fast-food outlets are increasing in Switzerland and the trend does not look set to change.

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