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Selenskyj arrives in Turkey for talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has traveled to Turkey for talks with his counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Rachel Salzmann becomes the new Vice-Chancellor

The Federal Council has elected Rachel Salzmann as the new Vice-Chancellor. The 42-year-old will take up her position on July 1, 2024.

UN report on violence against Palestinian prisoners

The UN Human Rights Office says it has credible reports that Palestinians arrested in Israeli custody have been mistreated.

Women should be included in security policy

The Association of Swiss Military Societies (VMG) called on the federal government on Friday to swiftly implement the mandatory orientation day for female citizens.

Federal Councillor Baume-Schneider speaks out on gender equality

Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider commented on the state of equality in Switzerland in a video on X on the occasion of International Women's Day on Friday.

Trade union federation calls for an end to income disparities

On the occasion of International Women's Day on Friday, the Swiss Federation of Trade Unions (SGB) called for an end to gender pay inequality.

Federal Council rejects citizens’ service initiative without counter-proposal

The Federal Council rejects the popular initiative for a citizens' service and does not want a counter-proposal to the service-citizen initiative submitted last October.

Stricter capital adequacy requirements planned for large electricity companies

The Federal Council wants to tighten the liquidity and capital requirements for eight systemically important electricity suppliers.

Federal Council elects Rachel Salzmann as new Vice-Chancellor

The Federal Council has elected Rachel Salzmann as the new Vice-Chancellor. The 42-year-old will take up her position on July 1, 2024.

Selensky expected for talks in Turkey

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi is expected to hold talks with his counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey this Friday.

UBS starts merging branches at five pilot locations

Following the takeover of CS, the major bank UBS is now starting the expected streamlining of its branch network in Switzerland.

Zurich Airport with higher revenue and significantly higher profit

Zurich Airport continued its strong recovery from the coronavirus crisis in 2023.

SOB Director: “Rail 2050 of the Federal Council is a fundamental mistake”

Südostbahn Director Thomas Küchler sharply criticizes the government's planned rail expansion: "The Federal Council's Rail 2050 perspective is a fundamental mistake.

Women’s Day video tackles serious issues with a wink

For International Women's Day, a video tackles a topic with humor that is often the subject of heated debate: Women in the boardroom.

Switzerland-wide campaigns planned for International Women’s Day

To mark International Women's Day, trade unions and women's organizations will be holding various campaigns throughout Switzerland on Friday to draw attention to shortcomings in women's rights and equality.

Parliament in favor of Switzerland’s pioneering role in debate on reparations

Parliament wants Switzerland to get involved in the debate on the international legal basis for the confiscation of Russian state assets.

Father sentenced after hammer attack on son in Aarau

On Thursday, the District Court of Aarau sentenced a 54-year-old father to six years' imprisonment for attempted murder.

Cheers in Israel – Revised ESC song approved

Israel has given in in the dispute over its song for this year's Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) - and is now allowed to take part in the competition after all.

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