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UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini calls on Switzerland to show solidarity
February 17, 2024
The Swiss head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has called on Switzerland to show solidarity with the fate of Palestinian refugees.
Two more escapees from Pramont VS arrested
February 16, 2024
Two more escapees from the closed Pramont educational center in Granges in Valais have been arrested.
Spontaneous memorial events in Zurich and Geneva after Navalny’s death
February 16, 2024
Around 300 people gathered in Zurich on Friday for a memorial event following the death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny.
Rail strike in France disrupts travelers during the winter vacations
February 16, 2024
Three quarters of train managers took part in the rail strike in France on Friday.
Spontaneous memorial event in Zurich after Navalny’s death
February 16, 2024
Around 300 people spontaneously gathered in Zurich on Friday for a memorial event following the death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny.
UN Human Rights Office: Russia should release politically persecuted people
February 16, 2024
Following the death of imprisoned Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, the UN Human Rights Office has called on Moscow to release all those persecuted by the state.
Swiss Re posts billions in profit and implements price increases
February 16, 2024
Swiss Re made a profit in the billions last year. The reinsurance group benefited from good investment results and lower catastrophe losses than in 2022.
Sunrise is separated from Liberty and returns to the stock exchange
February 16, 2024
Sunrise is becoming independent again four years after the takeover by Liberty Global.
Council of States Committee quadruples contribution to Women’s European Football Championships
February 16, 2024
The responsible Council of States committee has almost quadrupled the contribution requested by the Federal Council for the European Women's Football Championships in Switzerland.
Council of States committee wants to finance daycare places with wage contributions
February 16, 2024
In future, it will not be the federal government, but employers and possibly employees who will finance supplementary childcare.
FDFA expresses shock at the death of Kremlin critic Navalny
February 16, 2024
Following the death of Kremlin opponent Alexei Navalny, the Swiss Foreign Ministry has expressed its dismay.
German finance minister: Putin tortured Navalny to death
February 16, 2024
German Finance Minister Christian Lindner has reacted with shock to the death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny.
Finance Committee criticizes communication by army chief Süssli
February 16, 2024
The army does not have a financing problem, but a communication problem. This is the conclusion reached by the National Council's Finance Committee after a hearing with Defense Minister Viola Amherd.
Sunrise returns to the Swiss stock exchange
February 16, 2024
Sunrise is becoming independent again four years after the takeover by Liberty Global.
Federal Council rejects fundamental adjustments to the sanctions regime
February 16, 2024
The Federal Council sees no fundamental need for reform in the implementation of economic sanctions.
Dead person found in house fire in Seengen AG
February 16, 2024
A person was found dead in a fire in a residential building in Seengen AG on Friday morning.
Finance Committee sees no need for action on army finances
February 16, 2024
According to the Finance Committee of the National Council (FK-N), there is no financial shortfall in the army, nor is there a liquidity bottleneck.
Federal government wants to clarify origin of illegal adoptions with strategy day
February 16, 2024
Federal Councillor Beat Jans met with representatives of the cantons on Friday to discuss the organization of the search for origin.

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