Switzerland
Swiss government rejects Green Party’s solar initiative
Federal Council rejects Greens' solar initiative Keystone-SDA On Friday, the government rejected the initiative to make solar compulsory on all...
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Neue Steuergerechtigkeit mit neuen Ungleichheiten
Die Schweiz ringt mit der Abschaffung der Heiratsstrafe. Drei Vorschläge könnten die Steuerlast für Ehepaare senken – aber auch Geringverdiener...
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Swiss government presses ahead with VAT rise to fund army despite opposition
The federal government is sticking to its plan to raise value-added tax (VAT) by 0.8 percentage points over ten years...
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Swiss eyeing fewer F-35 fighters, reshaping defence set-up
Switzerland announced Friday it wanted to buy 30 US F-35A fighter jets rather than 36 after Washington hiked the price,...
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More Swiss passengers on the way from Oman to Zurich
The two Saturday flights are being operated by the Edelweiss carrier. Keystone-SDA Two special flights with 404 passengers, operated by...
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16-Jähriger reiste mit Schrotflinte und Skizzen an
Ein minderjähriger Franzose wurde mit einer abgesägten Schrotflinte und passender Munition im Zürcher Hauptbahnhof verhaftet. Ermittler prüfen einen terroristischen Hintergrund....
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Switzerland to ban bottle sparklers in public indoor venues
From April 1st, 2026 lighting pyrotechnic devices will be banned in indoor venues open to the public across Switzerland. The...
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Which countries in Europe impose language tests for residency permits?
Certain countries across Europe demand foreign citizens pass a language test to qualify for certain residency permits. But how does...
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Lonza sells off its capsules division to British firm
Lonza, headquartered in Basel, also has a major plant in Visp, canton Valais. Keystone-SDA Lonza is selling its capsules and...
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Haus aufstocken: Warum sich Verdichten in der Schweiz jetzt lohnt
Erben profitieren von Aufzonungen Auch Erben profitieren von der Wertsteigerung durch Aufzonungen. Was verlockend klingt, kann aber zu Problemen führen....
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