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Switzerland and NATO Set Goals for Cooperation
September 21, 2023
The Swiss government and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) have agreed on the objectives of their cooperation for 2023 and 2024.
Kanton Zurich Opens Help Center Against Genital Mutilation
September 21, 2023
The Canton of Zurich has announced the opening of a new service to combat female genital mutilation (FGM).
Parliament Abolishes Reporting Requirement for Severe Vulnerabilities
September 21, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council and the two chambers of the Swiss Parliament have agreed to amend the Information Security Law, which will require operators of critical infrastructure such as healthcare and energy providers and railway companies to report cyberattacks with a high potential for damage to the federal government.
Switzerland is a Sought-After Dialogue Partner as a Security Council Member
September 21, 2023
The Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis visited the 78th UN General Assembly in New York and noted the increased diplomatic status of Switzerland as a Security Council member.
Berset Draws Positive UNO Balance – Despite Little Countable
September 20, 2023
Alain Berset, the Swiss President, has drawn a positive conclusion from this year's UN Summit in New York, despite the lack of tangible progress.
Berset Calls for Russia’s Withdrawal from Ukraine in Security Council
September 20, 2023
The Swiss President Alain Berset addressed the UN Security Council in New York on Wednesday, calling on Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukrainian territory, end the war and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
National Council to Encourage Research on Endometriosis
September 20, 2023
The Swiss National Fund is being called upon to increase its research into endometriosis.
The Historic Capitol of Lausanne Before Reopening
September 20, 2023
The Capitole in Lausanne is the largest cinema still in operation in Switzerland, and was the first to install a panoramic screen in 1959.
Close the Jam Packaging in Lenzburg AG
September 20, 2023
The Aargau-based traditional company Hero is considering the closure of its jam packaging facility in Lenzburg, which would affect 55 employees.
Tamedia to Cut Up to 28 Jobs in the French-Speaking Region
September 20, 2023
Tamedia, a Zurich-based media company, is planning to restructure its operations in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, resulting in the loss of up to 28 of its 250 jobs in the region.
Bishop Felix Gmür Suspends Priest from the Canton of Jura
September 20, 2023
Bishop Felix Gmür has immediately removed a priest from his duties in the canton of Jura.
Basel Councilwoman Eva Herzog Forgoes Federal Council Candidacy
September 20, 2023
Eva Herzog, a Basel Ständerätin (SP) has confirmed that she will not be running for the federal council seat vacated by Alain Berset.
International Meeting on Missing Persons on Migration Routes in Geneva
September 20, 2023
On Wednesday and Thursday, Switzerland is hosting an international meeting in Geneva to address the issue of missing persons on migration routes.
Pope Accepts Resignation of Archbishop Wolfgang Haas
September 20, 2023
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Vaduz Archbishop Wolfgang Haas on Wednesday.
Prosecutor’s Offices Should Investigate Abuses
September 20, 2023
The Zurich Justice Director Jacqueline Fehr (SP) has called for a criminal investigation into the cases of abuse in the Catholic Church.
The Second Day of Trial Against Belarusians Ends Without a Verdict
September 20, 2023
In the trial against a former member of a Belarusian special unit, the District Court of Rorschach has not yet reached a verdict.
Tug of War for First Solar Roof on Historic Church
September 20, 2023
The 500-year-old Reformed Church in Trin, Graubünden, is set to become the first historic church in the canton, and possibly the whole of Switzerland, to have a solar roof.
Tamedia Cuts Up to 28 Jobs in Western Switzerland
September 20, 2023
Tamedia, a Swiss media company, is restructuring its operations in the West of Switzerland, with the aim of saving 3.

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