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Selenskyj tours between G7 and Saudi Arabia – The night at a glance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has sought support from the Kingdom during a visit to Saudi Arabia ahead of the summit of the group of leading democratic industrialized nations (G7).

G7 discuss billion-euro package for Ukraine – with money from Russia

Russian money for Ukrainian weapons. At the G7 summit in southern Italy on Thursday, the heads of state and government will discuss how this can be made possible.

Zurich city parliament wants to bring the ESC to Zurich in 2025

The Zurich city parliament has backed an ESC candidacy. It passed two motions on the subject on Wednesday.

Selenskyj visits Saudi Arabia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has arrived in Saudi Arabia for talks. During a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, he also discussed preparations for the peace summit in Switzerland, Selensky announced on social networks on Wednesday.

National Council in favor of best-before date instead of use-by date

In Switzerland, the use-by or expiration date on food could be replaced by a best-before date.

Seco: EU punitive tariffs against China have no impact on Switzerland

According to the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco), any EU punitive tariffs against Chinese e-cars will have no direct impact on the Swiss car market.

Zurich Airport above pre-crisis level for the first time in May

Zurich Airport handled significantly more passengers in May 2024 than in the same month last year.

USA heralds G7 summit with sanctions against Russia

The USA has imposed new sanctions against supporters of the Russian war against Ukraine just in time for the G7 summit.

“Böögg-Aazönde” in Heiden takes place with hobbyhorses

At the burning of the Zurich Böögg in Heiden AR on June 22, the guild members will not ride around the snowman on horses - but on hobbyhorses.

Pistorius plan for new military service: 200,000 more reservists needed

Compulsory military service, obligatory questionnaires and a register of those fit for military service: Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) has presented a concept for a new military service - as the basis for a rapid reinforcement of the Bundeswehr in the event of defense.

National Council wants to secure psychiatric care for children

The National Council wants to ensure psychiatric care for children and adolescents.

Parliament agrees on paternity leave even in the event of stillbirth

The National Council and the Council of States have agreed on the circumstances under which paternity leave should be granted in the event of the stillbirth of a baby.

G7 summit to strengthen Ukraine

The heads of state and government of the seven democratic industrialized nations (G7) want to strengthen Ukraine, which is under attack from Russia, militarily and financially with a further show of strength.

Ukraine conference: More than 100 concrete agreements

Loans for small businesses, more town twinning, initiative for training: According to German Development Minister Svenja Schulze, more than 100 agreements were signed at the reconstruction conference for Ukraine in Berlin.

Councils reach agreement on underage marriages

Switzerland is tightening its regulations on marriages of minors. Among other things, so-called summer vacation marriages will generally be invalid in future.

Parliament finalizes first reform steps in juvenile criminal law

Parliament does not want to increase the maximum sentence for juvenile murderers for the time being.

Ukrainian parliamentary speaker calls for solidarity for his country

The President of the Ukrainian Parliament, Ruslan Stefanchuk, thanked Switzerland on Wednesday for its help in the war.

US inflation falls to 3.3 percent in May

Inflation has fallen slightly in the USA. Consumer prices rose by 3.3 percent year-on-year in May, according to the US Department of Labor on Wednesday.

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