Switzerland

Health & Science
Clément VéritéJanuary 30, 2023
For the first time in Switzerland, few selected people can legally buy cannabis for recreational use as part of a study
As part of the scientific pilot program Weed Care, a few people in Switzerland can buy cannabis for recreational use legally for the first time.
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Business
Clément VéritéMay 16, 2022
Switzerland approves the Lex Netflix, imposing streaming platforms a product catalogue with at least 30% of European production
Switzerland voted in favor of a law that now imposes streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+ minimum investment in Swiss cinema productions and a catalogue with European content.
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Business
Clément VéritéMay 13, 2022
Greece files a lawsuit against Novartis to seek financial compensation for a corruption scheme
Greece will seek financial compensation for the Novartis corruption scandal that involved two former prime ministers.
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Business
Clément VéritéMarch 30, 2022
Russia reportedly confiscated watches of Swiss watch maker Audemars Piguet
Russia seized luxury watches from Audemars Piguet which is perceived by Swiss authorities as retaliation for economic sanctions.
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Business
Clément VéritéMarch 2, 2022
Swiss lower house approved a ban on foie gras imports
After several unsuccessful attempts, Switzerland will probably ban the import of foie gras.
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Society
Newsendip with APFebruary 19, 2022
Hundreds of volunteers to test a prison in Switzerland before hosting its first inmates
Zurich West Prison in Switzerland will host volunteers for three days as part of a drill before it starts detaining inmates for real.
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Business
Clément VéritéFebruary 3, 2022
Slovenia restructures consumer loans made in Swiss francs up until 17 years ago
Slovenia restructured consumer loans contracted in Swiss francs up until 17 years ago. Slovenes contracted loans in the Swiss currency but they became more difficult to reimburse since the francogeddon in 2015.
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Society
Clément VéritéSeptember 27, 2021
Switzerland refuses to increase tax from capital revenue
As Switzerland approved same-sex marriage, one of the last European countries to do so, the Swiss also largely rejected a vague draft bill to tax rich people.
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Society
Clément VéritéAugust 4, 2021
Net Zero Climate Targets, Dangerous Distractions for Oxfam
Oxfam considers net zero goals to be dangerous distractions. Carbon neutral emission targets with afforestation would be unachievable globally.
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Politics
Clément VéritéJune 14, 2021
Switzerland rejects climate laws
Switzerland voted for the applications of 5 laws and initiatives. All three related to climate change and the environment were rejected. The Covid-19 and Antiterrorism laws were accepted.
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Culture & Sport
Clément VéritéMay 19, 2021
A vote may ban pesticides in Switzerland, and impact football pitch
A citizen initiative mostly targeting food and agricultural products may ban synthetic fungicides in Switzerland, which could have consequences for the Football pitch.
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