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Parliament improves protection against flooding in the Rhine Valley
December 10, 2024
Flood protection in the St. Gallen Rhine Valley is being improved. On Tuesday, the National Council resolved the final differences with the small chamber in the new Alpine Rhine Act.
Few people in Switzerland plan their inheritance in good time
December 10, 2024
The topic of inheritance is often not addressed in good time in Switzerland. According to a survey by Raiffeisen Switzerland, only a few people plan their inheritance concretely and in good time.
UN Security Council waits due to “fluid situation” in Syria
December 10, 2024
Following the surprising overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the UN Security Council is initially exercising restraint in view of the "fluid" situation in Syria.
National Council debates aid for steel and aluminum industry
December 10, 2024
On Tuesday morning, the National Council will discuss a legal basis for the creation of an electricity reserve.
Council of States debates bans on Hamas and Hezbollah
December 10, 2024
On Tuesday, the Council of States will discuss Switzerland's dealings with Hamas and Hezbollah.
What Argentina’s President Milei has achieved
December 10, 2024
Argentinian President Javier Milei has been in office for a year now. With his wild hairstyle and chainsaw, he has attracted attention far beyond the borders of South America.
Interest rates for fixed-rate mortgages are falling in Switzerland
December 10, 2024
Conditions for fixed-rate mortgages in Switzerland have improved significantly over the course of the year.
Hiring plans of Swiss companies slow down somewhat
December 10, 2024
Swiss companies' recruitment plans are slowing somewhat in view of the uncertain economic climate.
National Council wants better support for children with autism
December 9, 2024
The National Council wants better support for children with severe autism spectrum disorders.
Roman Brutus coin sold at auction for 1.84 million
December 9, 2024
An extremely rare Roman coin with the portrait of Brutus, the famous murderer of Julius Caesar, was auctioned off in Geneva on Monday for 1.
Federal Council expresses concern over ruling on emergency flat rates
December 9, 2024
The Federal Council has expressed its concern regarding the effects of a Federal Supreme Court ruling on emergency flat rates from June.
Council of States says yes to the federal budget without a dissenting vote
December 9, 2024
The army will receive an additional CHF 530 million in 2025, and no savings will be made on direct payments for agriculture.
National Library does not receive a more modern legal basis for the time being
December 9, 2024
An alliance of the SVP and SP rejected a modernization of the Federal Act on the Swiss National Library on Monday.
Parliament wants CHF 15 million for the 2025 European Football Championships
December 9, 2024
Parliament wants Switzerland to support next year's European Women's Football Championship with CHF 15 million.
Army receives an additional half a million francs in 2025
December 9, 2024
The army will receive an additional CHF 530 million next year. This is the result of the Council of States' decision on the federal budget on Monday.
Private plaintiff and victim testify in Geneva murder case
December 9, 2024
Private prosecutors and victims had their say on Monday in the case of the murder of an Egyptian diplomat in Geneva in 1995.
Telegram drug trafficking ring busted in the Doubs region
December 9, 2024
Police in the French-Swiss border region of Doubs have busted an online drug trafficking ring operating via the Telegram platform.
Army spending at the center of the budget debate in the Council of States
December 9, 2024
The budget debate in the Council of States revolves around the additional expenditure for the army and its compensation in several other areas.

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