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Switzerland strengthens environmental protection in Rhine navigation
December 18, 2023
In future, Rhine ships will no longer be allowed to discharge gaseous pollutants into this river, apart from solid and liquid waste.
Survivors speak in Zurich about Hamas attack
December 18, 2023
A survivor of the music festival attack in Israel and a survivor from a kibbutz told their stories in Zurich on Monday.
National Council wants to continue to cancel contribution to UNWRA
December 18, 2023
The Councils are still divided over the 2024 budget. On Monday, the National Council insisted on the cancellation of Switzerland's contribution to the UN Palestinian Relief and Works Agency (UNWRA).
Parmelin suspends mediation due to abusive dismissal
December 18, 2023
Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin has temporarily suspended mediation between the social partners regarding the abusive dismissal of trade unionists.
Councils fundamentally restructure the financing of the healthcare system
December 18, 2023
Parliament is fundamentally restructuring the financing of the healthcare system.
Council of States in favor of national address service from 2025
December 18, 2023
On Monday, the Council of States voted in favor of the creation of a national address service (NAD) to record the address data of the Swiss resident population.
More protection for children with variations in sexual characteristics
December 18, 2023
Children born in Switzerland with a variation of sex characteristics should no longer have to undergo unnecessary or harmful interventions.
Pierre-Adrian Irlé new CEO of the “Le Temps” Group
December 18, 2023
The head of the SRG streaming platform Play Suisse, Pierre-Adrian Irlé, was appointed the new CEO of the "Le Temps" media group on Monday.
Over a thousand people take part in protests against austerity measures
December 18, 2023
Protests against the government's planned austerity measures took place at schools and healthcare institutions in Ticino on Monday.
17 wolves killed in Valais since December 1
December 18, 2023
The canton of Valais has already reached half of its shooting target since the start of active wolf hunting on December 1.
Federal Council to take stock of army deployment during corona
December 18, 2023
The Federal Council is to conduct an in-depth review of the deployment of the armed forces and civil defense during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Navalny still missing – court suspends proceedings
December 18, 2023
The Kremlin opponent Alexei Navalny, who has been missing in custody for almost two weeks, once again failed to appear at a court hearing on Monday.
248 army tanks temporarily banned from driving
December 18, 2023
All 248 M113 armored personnel carriers are affected by the driving ban on army infantry fighting vehicles that was announced at the weekend.
Unia announces popular initiative on protection against dismissal
December 18, 2023
Following Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin's suspension of mediation between the social partners regarding the abusive dismissal of trade unionists, the trade union Unia has gone on the offensive.
Swiss researchers enhance the effect of Botox by chance
December 18, 2023
By chance, Swiss researchers have discovered a way to enhance the effect of the neurotoxin Botox.
Hapag-Lloyd reroutes routes via Cape of Good Hope
December 18, 2023
Following attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea, the Hamburg-based container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd intends to avoid passage through the Suez Canal until further notice.
Bulgarian family charged with human trafficking in Geneva
December 18, 2023
A Bulgarian couple and their son have to answer to the Geneva Criminal Court for commercial human trafficking.
Hamas authority: 110 dead from Israel’s attacks in the Gaza Strip
December 18, 2023
At least 110 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the north of the Gaza Strip on Monday, according to the Hamas-controlled health authority.

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