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Economics Minister calls on private individuals and cantons to save

9 September 2023

Economics Minister Guy Parmelin has appealed to private households to take responsibility in view of inflation, rising health insurance premiums and energy prices.

100 Million Francs: The Federal Council buys a new jet

The Federal Council is upgrading and buying a new government aircraft for CHF 103 million.

Pay cuts for teachers allowed due to corona measures

The St. Gallen boarding school Rosenberg does not have to pay the wage cuts made to three teachers during the Corona measures in spring 2020.

War crimes: Federal prosecutor indicts ex-Algerian defence minister

Federal prosecutors have filed charges against former Algerian Defense Minister Khaled Nezzar with the Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona.

Big rush for seats in the National Council and Council of States in Vaud

In the canton of Vaud, 384 candidates want to win one of the 19 seats in the National Council in the federal elections on October 22nd.

“Switzerland should promote dialogue between Russia and Ukraine” – Thomas Greminger

According to top diplomat Thomas Greminger, Switzerland can discreetly promote dialogue between Russia and Ukraine.

Zurich FDP – More unemployment benefits for entrepreneurs

People who are employed in their own company and their spouses who work with them are to be better protected against unemployment in the future.

Federal Court – Prison worker convicted of beating inmate

An employee of the Lenzburg AG prison has been sentenced to a conditional fine for punching and kicking Brian from Zurich, who has become well-known through the media.

Federal Council releases CHF 180 million for railway projects

In the future, more trains will be able to run on the SBB route between Lausanne and Bern.

Labor law – ILO Director appeals to Swiss responsibility against violence

International Labor Organization (ILO) Director Gilbert Houngbo has called on Switzerland to ratify the Convention against Violence and Harassment at Work.

Ten Swiss flew from Niger to Paris

Ten Swiss nationals left Niger on Wednesday evening on board a French plane bound for Paris.

Survey: Swiss Councilor Amherd delivers the best work

As President Alain Berset prepares to leave his post, a poll reveals that the Swiss people think Federal Councilor Viola Amherd is the most effective in her position.

SVP on top: Survey confirms 2023 federal elections trends

The Swiss people's Party (SVP) looks poised to take more power while the Greens are expected to lose more votes, according to a new survey looking at Federal Election trends in Switzerland.

Cassis: Switzerland eager to enter EU agreement

Switzerland wants to bring the talks with the EU to a successful conclusion Federal Councilor Cassis said at a meeting with Vice President of the EU Commission Maros Sefcovic in Brussels.

Macron attempts to distill strained French-Swiss relations

The relationship between France and Switzerland has become increasingly strained, but French President Macron is hoping to change that with an official state visit this fall.

OPINION: Inside Switzerland’s ‘Diverse Military’

A conversation-provoking photo of Swiss military members practicing their Islamic faith has been circulating in Swiss media.

10M Swiss: SVP wants to cap immigration to Switzerland

The Swiss People's Party has warned that Switzerland is at capacity in terms of energy, Nature preservation and more.

Switzerland gives 5.5M to rebuild Ukrainian schools

Switzerland this week approved of a hefty aid package that will go directly to rebuilding destroyed Ukrainian schools, restoring education to 15,000 children.

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