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500 people demonstrate in Geneva in support of Ukraine
Around 500 people demonstrated in Geneva on Saturday afternoon against the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and the ten-year Russian occupation of Crimea.
Several thousand people show solidarity with Ukraine in Bern
On the second anniversary of the Russian attack on Ukraine, several thousand people expressed their solidarity with Ukraine in Bern.
SP clearly opposes stop vaccination initiative
The SP Switzerland has decided to vote against the "Stop compulsory vaccination initiative".
Jon Pult: Switzerland can and must do more
At the solidarity rally for Ukraine, SP National Councillor Jon Pult called on Switzerland to do more for Ukraine.
Hundreds demonstrate in Zurich against the war in Ukraine
In Zurich, around 300 people demonstrated against the war in Ukraine on the second anniversary.
Federal Councillor Jans defends his asylum plans in front of SP delegates
Federal Councillor Beat Jans reaffirmed his asylum plans at the SP party conference on Saturday.
Thousands show solidarity with Ukraine in Bern
On the anniversary of the Russian attack on Ukraine, thousands of people gathered in Bern on Saturday for a solidarity rally.
Infantino wants jerseys made in Africa by the 2026 World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino wants 100 percent of the football shirts for the 2026 World Cup to be made in Africa.
Social Democrats want to end poverty in Switzerland by 2030
The SP wants to end poverty in Switzerland by 2030. At its party conference in Le Grand-Saconnex GE on Saturday, the delegates adopted a corresponding position paper.
Mitte wants to tackle the causes of healthcare costs instead of the symptoms
The center is relying on its own recipes to combat high health insurance premiums.
Amherd assures Ukraine of support and solidarity
President Viola Amherd has pledged her support and solidarity to the Ukrainian people.
Mitte President pleads for cohesion and responsibility
Center Party President Gerhard Pfister has warned the party base that Switzerland is becoming less cohesive.
Mitte supports its own cost brake initiative
Unsurprisingly, the Center Party has voted very clearly in favour of the cost brake initiative it launched.
Gerhard Pfister to remain President of the Center for another four years
Gerhard Pfister will lead the Die Mitte party for another four years. Delegates elected the 61-year-old National Councillor from Zug as party president for the third time on Saturday in Schwyz.
0.4 percent less traffic with higher gasoline prices
The Swiss also watch their wallets when driving. If fuel prices rise by 10 percent, the volume of traffic falls by 0.
Center and SP deal with health insurance premiums
The delegates of the SP and the Center Party will be discussing health insurance premiums on Saturday.
Switzerland to organize Ukraine peace conference in summer
Saturday marks the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Against this backdrop, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis reaffirmed Switzerland's commitment to a sustainable and just peace in Ukraine before the UN General Assembly and the Security Council.
Defense Minister Viola Amherd: I’m sticking with the head of the army
Defense Minister Viola Amherd continues to stand by army commander Thomas Süssli: "Of course I'm sticking by army commander Süssli," said Amherd.

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