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Leben in der Schweiz

BFS Director: System for Data Import Applied for the First Time.
Oktober 25, 2023
The Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BFS) has implemented a new system for the transmission of data from the cantons to the federal government for the first time during the National Council elections on Sunday.
CEPAD Suspends Aid to Palestinian and Israeli NGOs
Oktober 25, 2023
The Swiss government has announced that it will be suspending its financial support for eleven Palestinian and Israeli non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
Voting on 13th Old Age and Survivors’ Insurance Pension and Pension Initiative in March
Oktober 25, 2023
On March 3rd 2023, Swiss citizens will vote on two initiatives concerning retirement.
Exclusion of Mentally Disabled Violates Equality of Rights
Oktober 25, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council has released a report on the political participation of people with intellectual disabilities, concluding that the current exclusion of such people from voting and other political rights is no longer in line with international standards and leads to unequal treatment.
Top Swiss Security Policymaker Does Not Take Up Position
Oktober 25, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council has been forced to search for a new head of security policy after the designated Secretary of State, Jean-Daniel Ruch, decided not to take up the position.
FDP Irritated by Calculation Errors in Party Strengths
Oktober 25, 2023
The FDP is disappointed with the calculation error made by the Federal Statistical Office (BFS) on election night, which initially showed them as the fourth strongest party.
Swiss Travel Enthusiasm is Unbroken
Oktober 25, 2023
Swiss people are eager to travel for holidays. According to a representative study released by the travel company Hotelplan Group, more than a third of respondents plan to travel more in the next twelve months than they did in the previous year, and even more than a quarter plan to travel more than before the pandemic.
The Bund Admits Errors in Calculating Party Strengths
Oktober 25, 2023
The Swiss Federal Office of Statistics (BFS) has discovered that the party strengths published on Sunday for the National Council elections were incorrect.
The Swiss Federal Government Provides 84 Million for Swiss Researchers
Oktober 25, 2023
The Swiss Federal Government has allocated a maximum of 84 million Swiss francs for individual projects of Swiss researchers as a transitional measure for 2024.
Three Quarters Want to Keep Notes and Coins
Oktober 25, 2023
More than 70% of people in Switzerland are against abolishing cash. According to a recent survey conducted by Philoro and the University of St.
The Federal Council Extends FM Radio Licenses for the Last Time
Oktober 25, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council has extended the UKW radio broadcasting concessions for the radio industry until the end of 2026.
New Measures Against Rising Health Costs Come into Force
Oktober 25, 2023
By 2024, new measures will be in place to help curb the rising costs of healthcare.
Nidwalden Homes Should Allow Euthanasia
Oktober 25, 2023
The Canton of Nidwalden is set to pass a motion that will make it legally compulsory for care homes to allow accompanying end-of-life assistance.
Gotthard Tunnel Closed After Accident
Oktober 25, 2023
The Gotthard Road Tunnel has been closed due to an accident until midday. At least one person was injured in the collision.
Payment Apps are Increasingly Accepted
Oktober 25, 2023
In Switzerland, bank transfers and payment on invoice remain the most widely accepted payment methods.
Police Arrest Auto-Check Fraudsters in Multiple Cantons
Oktober 25, 2023
The police have uncovered an auto inspection fraud ring in several cantons, arresting a dozen suspects including a vehicle expert and several car dealers.
CS-PUK Needs New Members After Elections
Oktober 25, 2023
At least two of the 14 members of the Parliamentary Investigation Commission (PUK) for the CS emergency merger were not re-elected on Sunday.
“20 Minutes” is Cutting 35 Jobs.
Oktober 25, 2023
The Swiss media company 20 Minuten has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 35 full-time positions.

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