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Greens say “yes” to the 13th AHV pension
January 27, 2024
The Greens are recommending that the initiative for a 13th AHV pension be accepted.
The SVP is in favor of a higher retirement age and against an AHV expansion
January 27, 2024
On Saturday, the SVP delegates adopted their slogans for the AHV votes on March 3.
SVP delegates vote Yes to the pension initiative
January 27, 2024
The SVP delegates support the popular initiative "For secure and sustainable pension provision".
SVP delegates speak out against 13th AHV pension
January 27, 2024
The SVP base is against a 13th AHV pension. On Saturday in Bürglen UR, delegates voted against the initiative launched by the trade unions by 301 votes to 34 with 13 abstentions.
Chiesa sees democracy and independence at risk
January 27, 2024
SVP President Marco Chiesa has once again spoken out against any institutional ties between Switzerland and the EU.
Retiring Green Party president is combative
January 27, 2024
The outgoing President of the Greens, Balthasar Glättli, was combative at the party's delegates' meeting.
SVP and Greens adopt AHV slogans and discuss the EU
January 27, 2024
The delegates of two national parties are gathering in Central Switzerland on Saturday (today): the SVP base is meeting in Bürglen UR, while the Green Party delegates are traveling to Lucerne.
Demonstrations against the right also in Austria
January 26, 2024
In Austria, tens of thousands of people took part in demonstrations against right-wing extremism.
Swiss population increasingly burdened by inflation according to survey
January 26, 2024
For two thirds of the Swiss population, the two-year rise in inflation is a burden, and for more than a quarter it is a major burden.
EU Council President Michel withdraws candidacy for European elections
January 26, 2024
EU Council President Charles Michel has withdrawn his candidacy for the upcoming European elections.
Long prison sentences for money transporter robbery
January 26, 2024
On Friday, a court in Lyon, France, sentenced the six perpetrators of a robbery of an armored car near Nyon VD in 2017 to several years in prison.
WHO as a “confidant” of Hamas? UN organization contradicts Israel
January 26, 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) has rejected Israeli accusations in connection with Hamas.
UNRWA investigates: Were staff involved in Hamas terror in Israel?
January 26, 2024
The UN Palestinian Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) wants to investigate the possible involvement of several of its employees in the Hamas massacre in Israel.
Israel should comply with ICJ orders, according to DFA
January 26, 2024
"Switzerland expects the State of Israel to comply with the order of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)," the Foreign Ministry stated on Friday.
Council of States committee rejects voluntary withholding tax
January 26, 2024
Voluntary withholding tax is probably off the table: in contrast to the National Council, the responsible Council of States committee does not want Swiss and resident taxpayers to be able to voluntarily deduct part of their income tax directly from their salary.
“Minutes of agony”: First nitrogen execution in the USA
January 26, 2024
For the first time in the USA, a man sentenced to death has been executed using a new nitrogen method.
Austria supports Switzerland’s peace summit plans
January 26, 2024
Austria supports Switzerland's efforts to hold a peace summit in Ukraine. Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen assured his Swiss counterpart Viola Amherd of this in a telephone conversation on Friday.
Lausanne museums of “Plateforme 10” celebrate 100 years of surrealism
January 26, 2024
The three museums of the "Plateforme 10" in Lausanne are presenting several exhibitions to mark the 100th anniversary of Surrealism.

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