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Hochdorf: Shareholders To Change The Board

Newlat aims to overhaul the board by proposing six new members, predominantly Italian, spotlighting an ambitious new direction under Newlat's influence.

Swiss Renewables: Energy Director Says Energy Debate Is A “Sham”

Roberto Schmidt advocates for renewable energy as the Swiss Parliament debates nuclear power's future.

Swiss Politician Charged With Faking Covid Certificates

Christophe Loperetti faces probation after a court finds him guilty of trading counterfeit Covid certificates, underscoring his disregard for public health.

New Training Access for Rejected Asylum Seekers

Easing vocational training access for rejected asylum seekers and undocumented migrants.

Is Swiss Labour Day Here To Stay? May 1st

As the Swiss Young Finns campaign to abolish May 1st as a public holiday citing economic losses, trade union Syna launches a petition to make it a national day off, spotlighting workers' rights.

Jans Beat: EU Asylum and Migration Pact

Beat Jans advocates for the EU asylum and migration pact, emphasising its alignment with Swiss interests and procedures.

Swiss Labour Market Takes A Hit In Q1

The Swiss labor market has shown signs of contraction in the early months of 2024, with both temporary and permanent job sectors experiencing declines.

Karin Keller-Sutter Repeats Calls For UBS To Hold More In Reserve

Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter emphasises the need for banks to boost equity, enhancing stability and reducing taxpayer burdens.

Switzerland’s Prison Population Surges To 10 Year Highs

Switzerland's prison occupancy surged to its highest level in a decade as of January 2024.

The Swiss Electricity Act is Gaining Momentum

Swiss cantons, cities, and municipalities unite in support of the Electricity Act, emphasising its critical role in ensuring a secure and sustainable energy future.

Switzerland’s Investment Outlook: Kearney Study

Amidst global uncertainties, Swiss investors display strong confidence in artificial intelligence and foreign direct investment opportunities.

Sunday, April 28th: In The News Today

The Sust investigative body is overloaded and the trade association is showing moderation: this and more can be found in the Sunday newspapers.

Constitutional Reform Vote in Innerrhoden

The canton of Innerrhoden prepares for significant constitutional reforms and government elections at the upcoming Landsgemeinde.

Fitch Gives Switzerland An ‘AAA’ Rating For Stability

Switzerland's economic stability shines as Fitch reaffirms its AAA rating. Keystone/EPA/JUSTIN LANE The US rating agency Fitch has maintained its top rating for Switzerland's creditworthiness.

The Swiss National Council Want To Deport Violent Eritrean’s

The Swiss National Council's committee aligns with the Council of States, recommending tougher measures on rejected Eritrean asylum seekers and violent offenders.

Swiss Council of States Boosts Forest Protection

Swiss Council of States significantly ramps up financial support for forest conservation, approving an additional CHF 100 million.

CHF 15bn Swiss Army & Ukraine Aid Package Meets Resistance

A contentious CHF 15 billion funding package combining support for the Swiss army and Ukraine reconstruction faces pushback from a center-left alliance in parliament.

Zurich District Judge Barred From Climate Cases For Bias

Keystone/AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades A judge at the District Court of Zurich is no longer allowed to judge climate activists.

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