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Amherd emphasizes Switzerland’s commitment to women’s rights in New York
März 11, 2024
At the 68th annual session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN) in New York on Monday, President Viola Amherd reaffirmed Switzerland's commitment to promoting the rights of women and girls.
Federal Council examines new method for refunding the CO2 tax
März 11, 2024
In future, the reimbursement of the CO2 tax in Switzerland may no longer take the form of a credit note on the health insurance bill.
Attacker on Orthodox Jew in Zurich not known to the FIS
März 11, 2024
The 15-year-old who attacked and seriously injured an Orthodox Jew with a knife in Zurich on March 2 was not known to the police or intelligence services in Switzerland prior to his attack.
National Council also wants apartments near noisy roads and airports
März 11, 2024
The National Council wants to make it easier to build housing in areas where noise emission limits have been exceeded.
Parliament wants to permanently increase sales promotion for wine
März 11, 2024
Parliament has set the Confederation targets for financially promoting the sale of Swiss wine and is calling for the amount of nine million francs per year.
Councillors want to increase the reliability of the Geneva-Lausanne railroad line
März 11, 2024
Operations on the Geneva - Lausanne railroad line should run more reliably. Parliament is calling on the Federal Council to take measures to increase the redundancy and capacity of the railroad line on the shores of Lake Geneva.
National Council doubles down on dispute over 50 or 30 km/h speed limit
März 11, 2024
On Monday, the National Council followed up on the dispute about 30 km/h speed limits as a means of reducing noise along major traffic routes.
Educational mobility agency Movetia remains private
März 11, 2024
The educational mobility agency Movetia will remain private. On Monday, the Council of States did not support the Federal Council's proposal to convert it into a public-law institution.
Swiss Jazz Award 2024 goes to the Swiss Jazz Orchestra
März 11, 2024
The Swiss Jazz Orchestra (SJO) from Bern will receive the Swiss Jazz Award 2024 on 28 June.
Cantons and sectors exert pressure for more tourism zones
März 11, 2024
Now that the consultation period has ended, some cantons and tourism organizations are increasing the pressure on the Federal Council: they are calling for "needs-based tourism zones in Swiss cities" in which stores can also open on Sundays without a permit.
Agreement with India a competitive advantage according to Parmelin
März 11, 2024
For Economics Minister Guy Parmelin, the EFTA free trade agreement with India means a competitive advantage for a few years.
New blockades: Last generation plans new protests in Germany
März 11, 2024
After turning away from sticky blockades, the climate group Last Generation has announced new protests in ten German cities next Saturday.
Kremlin emphasizes willingness to negotiate after Pope’s interview
März 11, 2024
Following Pope Francis' controversial interview on Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, the Kremlin has emphasized its willingness to negotiate an end to the conflict.
Life sentence confirmed for murder of a girl
März 11, 2024
The conviction of a young woman to life imprisonment for the murder of a two-and-a-half-year-old child is final.
Parmelin: “Agreement is a competitive advantage for a few years”
März 11, 2024
For Economics Minister Guy Parmelin, the EFTA free trade agreement with India means a competitive advantage for a number of years.
Diabetes treatment must be improved according to Geneva study
März 11, 2024
Diabetes is on the rise in Switzerland. However, according to a Geneva study, treatment of the disease leaves a lot to be desired.
IG öffentlicher Verkehr sees inclusivity of public transport under threat
März 11, 2024
The Public Transport Interest Group (IGÖV) believes that the inclusivity of public transport is under threat, as it announced on Monday.
Circumstances of the ski tourers’ deaths in Valais unclear
März 11, 2024
The cause of death of the five ski tourers who died in the Valais Alps at the weekend is still unclear.

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