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Switzerland and Serbia Amend Double Taxation Agreement of 2005
On Tuesday, Switzerland and Serbia signed a protocol in Belgrade to modify the existing Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) from 2005.
Plants Play a Big Role in Cloud Formation
Plants emit gas-phase hydrocarbons called sesquiterpenes, which play a major role in cloud formation.
Former Employees of the Zurich Traffic Office Were Bribable
Three former employees of the Bassersdorf ZH Traffic Office are suspected of taking bribes.
Switzerland Supports Slovakia with 44.2 Million Francs
Switzerland and Slovakia have signed an implementation agreement to support programmes in the areas of vocational training, sustainable tourism and health in Slovakia.
Markets in the Rhythm of the Farmer’s Year
The autumn season in Switzerland is marked by a variety of markets and events that follow the rhythm of the agricultural year.
Head of Migration Commission: Provisional Adoption of Outdated Concept.
The Swiss will have to apologise in the future for their treatment of children in the asylum system, according to the head of the Swiss Migration Commission.
National Council to Raise Higher Barriers for Takeovers by Post
The Swiss National Council has voted in favour of a motion by Thomas Rechsteiner (Mitte/AI) that would require the Swiss Post to submit any acquisitions of companies outside of its core business to the Federal Council for approval.
The Council of States Against Facilitated Transition to Pedagogical Universities
The Swiss Council of States has narrowly voted against a motion from the National Council's Commission for Science, Education and Culture to allow Berufsmaturanden to study at pedagogical universities without taking an exam.
The National Council will adjust the law due to increasing flood risk.
The Swiss National Council has voted in favour of a revision of the Water Construction Act, which will legally enshrine flood risk management.
Kosovo’s Prime Minister to Visit Switzerland This Weekend
Kosovo's Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, will travel to Bern this weekend for a courtesy visit.
National Council Seeks Compromise on Biodiversity Initiative
The Swiss National Council has voted to maintain its indirect counterproposal to the Biodiversity Initiative, which seeks to amend the Swiss Constitution to require more public funding for the protection and conservation of biodiversity and landscapes.
Rösti Shows Understanding for Questions Regarding Short Legal Consultation
The Swiss Federal Council has shown understanding for the surprised reactions to the short consultation period for the amendment of the Wolfsregulation.
The EDA Welcomes the Prisoner Exchange Between the US and Iran.
The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (EDA) has welcomed the prisoner exchange between the United States and Iran.
National Council Insists on Counterproposal to Biodiversity Initiative
The National Council has voted to accept the indirect counterproposal to the popular initiative on biodiversity, with 99 votes in favour and 77 against, and 6 abstentions.
President Biden Thanks Switzerland for Its Assistance
President Joe Biden thanked Switzerland and the governments of other countries involved in the prisoner exchange with Iran on Monday.
Councils Agree on Reallocations
The Swiss Parliament has agreed to allow the conversion of unused agricultural buildings into residential buildings under certain conditions.
The Diocese of St. Gallen Should Implement a Cultural and Structural Transformation
In an open letter, around 100 employees of the Catholic Church in the St. Gallen area have called for a "cultural and structural change".
Survey Shows Health of Switzerland Worsening
The health of the Swiss population has significantly deteriorated since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

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