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National Council discusses implementation of the tobacco advertising ban initiative
February 29, 2024
This morning, the National Council will consider the Tobacco Products Act. One controversial issue is the extent to which tobacco products may still be advertised in newspapers and magazines for adults.
Public sector strike announced in the canton of Ticino
February 29, 2024
Ticino's trade unions and left-wing parties have announced what they say is the biggest strike in the canton's public sector to date for Thursday.
Elcom President looks back on warnings about power shortages
February 29, 2024
Looking back, Elcom President Werner Luginbühl has confirmed the warnings of an electricity shortage.
Swiss Lotto jackpot grows to 65 million francs
February 28, 2024
The Swiss Lotto jackpot was not hit again on Wednesday. It has now grown to 65 million francs.
Rock Oz’Arènes music festival in Avenches VD to be canceled for years
February 28, 2024
The Rock Oz'Arènes music festival in Avenches VD will no longer take place for several years.
Student receives compensation in Geneva after HIV infection
February 28, 2024
The University of Geneva (Unige) will compensate an Italian student who was infected with the HI virus during research work in one of its laboratories in 2011.
Councils want to be able to imprison young murderers
February 28, 2024
Anyone who has committed murder as a juvenile can be detained in Switzerland in future as a last resort.
Pope contradicts Argentina’s president: state more important than ever
February 28, 2024
Pope Francis has opposed the ultra-liberal views of Argentinian President Javier Milei.
Arsenal of weapons seized from movie star Alain Delon
February 28, 2024
Police have seized a large arsenal of weapons and ammunition from the estate of French film icon Alain Delon (88).
Parliament wants to be able to imprison young murderers
February 28, 2024
Anyone who commits murder as a juvenile can be detained in Switzerland in future.
Ticket validators will probably be abolished by the end of 2025
February 28, 2024
By the end of 2025, transport companies will no longer have to provide ticket validators.
People in custody are no longer allowed to go on vacation unaccompanied
February 28, 2024
In future, offenders in custody will only be allowed to go on prison leave if they are accompanied; they will no longer be able to go on unaccompanied leave.
Comedian Marco Rima undergoes emergency surgery in Austria due to kidney colic
February 28, 2024
Swiss comedian Marco Rima has undergone emergency surgery in Klagenfurt, Austria, due to kidney colic.
Dangerous chemicals discovered in e-cigarettes
February 28, 2024
E-cigarettes contain dangerous chemicals. In a laboratory analysis, several carcinogenic or corrosive substances were detected in electronic cigarettes of the Iqos brand.
Voting age 16 at federal level off the table after long dispute
February 28, 2024
16 and 17-year-olds will not be able to vote and stand for election at national level for at least the foreseeable future.
42 Swiss Army recruits fall ill with norovirus in Isone TI
February 28, 2024
42 members of the army's special forces recruit school stationed in Isone TI have fallen ill with norovirus.
Palestinian foreign minister: no government with Hamas participation
February 28, 2024
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad Malki has ruled out the possibility of Hamas, the dominant Palestinian organization in the Gaza Strip, joining the government at the moment.
WTO “ideal path” for Swiss economy according to State Secretary
February 28, 2024
According to Seco Director Helen Budliger Artieda, the World Trade Organization (WTO) remains "the silver bullet" for the Swiss economy in today's world.

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