Swiss Air Force to retire flagship aerobatics team to cut costs and emissions
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The Swiss Air Force’s renowned Patrouille Suisse team, will stop flying F5 “Tiger” jets by 2027, following the decision by parliament to decommission these aircraft.
Around 65,000 volunteers collect waste throughout Switzerland
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On national Clean-Up Day several tonnes of waste were collected and disposed off correctly, according to the Swiss Competence Centre against Littering.
Thousands of anti-abortion activists march through Zurich suburb
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With crosses, Christian songs and an oversized pram, around two thousand anti-abortion protesters marched through Zurich-Oerlikon on Saturday afternoon. The city police were present with a large contingent.
Swiss government wants a new law to secure gas supplies
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The supply of gas in Switzerland is to be regulated by means of a new special law (Gas Supply Act). On Friday, the government launched a consultation until December 19 on a draft.
Swiss government wants to save CHF2.4 billion in 2027
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The Confederation will have to save CHF 2.4 billion in 2027 and CHF 3 billion in 2028 and 2029. The Federal Council submitted its proposal to Parliament on Friday. The Council of States will consider it in the winter session, and the National Council in the spring.
