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Parliament Rejects Importation Ban on Foie Gras
September 14, 2023
The Swiss government has decided to allow the import of foie gras into the country, but it must be labelled as such.
Motherhood and Parliamentary Work Are Becoming More Compatible
September 14, 2023
In Switzerland, parliamentarians on maternity leave will soon be able to carry out their parliamentary duties without losing their entitlement to maternity compensation.
148 Films and Many Stars at the 19th Zurich Film Festival
September 14, 2023
The Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) will take place from 28th September to 8th October this year, with a record number of premieres and many stars.
Fighting Elections for Both Chambers Create Excitement in Glarus
September 14, 2023
The Swiss elections in the fall are some of the most exciting in decades in the Glarnerland region.
Allianz Takes Action Against Abusive Lawsuits
September 14, 2023
The Swiss Alliance Against SLAPP is a new coalition of non-governmental organisations and media professionals that is mobilising against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP).
One Thousandth Blood Stem Cell Donation at the Red Cross
September 14, 2023
The University Hospital of Basel recently received its thousandth blood stem cell donation, meaning that a thousand people in Switzerland have contributed to saving the life of someone with a life-threatening blood disease such as leukemia.
Study Shows that Immigration Promotes Innovation.
September 14, 2023
Foreigners make an above-average contribution to innovation in Switzerland, according to a study by Avenirsuisse.
Bank Fees Rose Sharply in August
September 14, 2023
Financial services have become 6.8% more expensive in August compared to the previous month.
Three People Injured in Accident on A3 in St. Johanns Tunnel, Basel
September 14, 2023
Three people were seriously injured in a car accident on Wednesday evening on the A3 in Basel's St.
FDP Leader Calls for Switzerland to Join Oligarch Money Taskforce
September 13, 2023
The Swiss Federal Democratic Party (FDP) leader Thierry Burkart has expressed his support for Switzerland to join the international taskforce to track Russian oligarch funds.
In the Last 25 Years More Wolves Have Been Run Over Than Hunted
September 13, 2023
In the past 25 years, 128 wolves have been found dead in Switzerland. 54 were legally hunted, 38 died in traffic accidents and 11 were poached.
Accused Denies Child Killing in Winterthur
September 13, 2023
The 28-year-old defendant, who appeared in court in Winterthur on Wednesday, denied the charge of killing a toddler.
Criticism of Planned Wolf Culling by Environmental Groups in Graubünden
September 13, 2023
Environmental organisations in Graubünden, Switzerland have expressed harsh criticism of the Federal Council's plans to reduce the number of wolf packs in the country through a new ordinance.
Future Financing of Health Care Costs Still to Be Discussed
September 13, 2023
The Swiss Parliament has passed a resolution to unify the financing of both ambulatory and stationary health care services.
Uniform Financing of Long-Term Care
September 13, 2023
The Swiss Parliament has agreed to unify the financing of both ambulatory and inpatient care for healthcare.
Report on Abuse Has First Consequences in the Catholic Church
September 13, 2023
The day after the release of the University of Zurich's report on abuse cases in the Catholic Church, Swiss bishops apologised and promised to improve.
Parliament Approves Monitoring System for Transplantations
September 13, 2023
The Swiss government has taken a number of measures to increase safety in transplantations.
Berner Proposal Demands Suspension of Church Funds
September 13, 2023
In response to the recent cases of abuse in the Roman Catholic Church, a Bernese Councillor has proposed to suspend all payments from the Canton of Bern to the Church until a plan to address the abuse is approved by the Great Council.

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