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Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Dec 4, 2023 · Zurich debates whether to disclose nationality of criminals; snow disrupts some train traffic; and more news from Switzerland in our roundup on Monday.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Oct 17, 2022 · Update about the SWISS pilots strike, price of cross-border train tickets to increase, and other Swiss news in our roundup on Monday. Advertisement News
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Jan 9, 2025 · Switzerland has now more than 9 million inhabitants, with the government expecting this growth to continue, reaching 10.4 million people by 2050 — that is, 21.7 percent more than currently. Zurich, Vaud, Geneva, and Zug will experience the steepest hike, exceeding — with the increase of over 30 percent in each of the four cantons — the ...
'Historic' new Swiss-EU deal is in 'interests of Swiss residents'
Dec 20, 2024 · The Swiss president Viola Amherd hailed the signing of a new deal between Switzerland and the EU on Friday as 'good and beneficial' for both sides, whilst EU chief Ursula von der Leyen described it as "historic".
Five big news stories from Switzerland you need to know about …
Sep 6, 2024 · Switzerland is rocked by 'forged signature' scandal, and a controversial pension reform comes to the ballot box — these are among the Swiss news The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup.
'Four referendums?': What happens next after Swiss and EU strike …
Dec 20, 2024 · Switzerland and the EU announced what was described as an "historic" new deal on Friday paving the way for a new relationship between them. But the agreement is far from signed and sealed and the Swiss may still scupper it.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Dec 16, 2024 · Switzerland to launch self-driving cars in 2025; government takes a stand against a proposed tax hike for wealthy people; and more news in our roundup on Monday.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Dec 27, 2024 · The cause of SWISS plane's technical failure is known; the emergency medical tax continues to be a divisive issue in Switzerland; and more news in our roundup on Friday.