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Switzerland Makes Progress in Fighting Money Laundering
October 19, 2023
The Financial Action Taskforce (FATF) has assessed Switzerland's progress in combating money laundering and terrorism financing and has found that the country has made significant progress.
Co-Management of the Ombudsman Office of SRG German-speaking Switzerland
October 19, 2023
Esther Girsberger and Urs Hofmann will jointly lead the Ombudsman of SRG Deutschschweiz from March 2024.
The Swiss Border Control According to Faeser is Only a Temporary Solution
October 19, 2023
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser defended the border controls introduced to Switzerland at the meeting of EU interior ministers in Luxembourg.
Morcote and Saint-Ursanne Awarded as Best Tourist Villages
October 19, 2023
Morcote and Saint-Ursanne in Switzerland have been awarded the title of ‘Best Tourism Villages’ by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
Unknown Persons Blow Up ATMs in Uesslingen TG
October 19, 2023
Unknowns have detonated an ATM in Uesslingen TG in the night of Thursday. According to the cantonal police, the perpetrators fled without any loot.
The Swiss Export Economy is Recovering Thanks to the Pharmaceutical Industry
October 19, 2023
In the third quarter of 2021, Swiss exports saw a significant increase, mainly due to a surge in exports of pharmaceutical and chemical products.
Committee Withdraws Landscape Initiative and Reverts to Law
October 19, 2023
The Swiss people will not be able to vote on the Landscape Initiative as the committee has conditionally withdrawn its request and is relying on the strict implementation of the revised spatial planning law.
Switzerland is currently not planning strict border controls with Italy.
October 19, 2023
The Swiss government has announced that it will not be introducing strict border controls with Italy.
The After-Effects of Corona at Roche are Gradually Decreasing
October 19, 2023
Roche, the Swiss pharmaceutical company, reported a 6% decrease in revenue for the first nine months of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.
Switzerland Confirms Solidarity with Moldova – President in Bern
October 18, 2023
The Swiss government has expressed its solidarity with Ukraine's neighbouring country Moldova.
Dispute over School Absence During Coronavirus Pandemic Continues
October 18, 2023
The Wallis canton in Switzerland is in the midst of a legal dispute over the school absence of a child during the time of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Mayor of Massagno Suspended Due to Criminal Investigation
October 18, 2023
The President of Massagno TI has been suspended at his own request due to an ongoing criminal investigation into alleged misconduct, mismanagement or fraud.
Suspected Objects Kept Police Busy at Bundesplatz
October 18, 2023
On Wednesday afternoon, the police cordoned off the Bundesplatz and the surrounding area due to suspicious objects.
Zurich and Basel Do Not Allow Demonstrations Regarding the Middle East Conflict
October 18, 2023
In response to the tense security situation caused by the war in the Middle East, several cantons have imposed bans on demonstrations.
Ticino Savings Package Impacts Personnel and Health Care
October 18, 2023
The Canton of Ticino remains in the red: the government's budget for 2024 predicts a deficit of 95.
The Federal Square in Bern Closed and the Federal House West Evacuated
October 18, 2023
On Wednesday, the Bundesplatz in Bern and the Bundesgasse were closed to traffic due to an incident.
“Federal Square and Federal Street are Closed”
October 18, 2023
On Wednesday afternoon, the Bundesplatz and Bundesgasse were closed off by the cantonal police.
The Federal Council Corrects the Wage Comparison for the Determination of IV Degree
October 18, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council has amended the regulations of the Invalidity Insurance (IV) system to reduce the hypothetical wages used to calculate the degree of invalidity by 10% from 2024.

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