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Scientists are calling for stronger protection of Swiss groundwater, which supplies about 80% of the country’s drinking water and faces growing pressure from drought and extreme weather.
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Federal Council
The Federal Council says it is open to a nationwide ban on conversion practices, describing attempts to change or suppress sexual orientation or gender identity as harmful.
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oil
UBS economist Alessandro Bee warns that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could push oil prices as high as $200 a barrel and trigger a global recession, with consequences for Switzerland’s economy.
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September 11
A Swiss eyewitness is speaking publicly for the first time about witnessing the September 11 attacks from across New York’s World Trade Center, reflecting on the long-term effects of trauma 25 years later.
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medtech
Switzerland’s medtech sector remains a major exporter, but companies warn that falling investment and fewer new jobs are weakening the country’s attractiveness as a business location.
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Lucerne
Lucerne says coach traffic has fallen sharply since parking charges were introduced, reducing pressure on the city centre and leading officials to abandon plans for stricter controls for now.
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housing
A federal study finds that housing costs are the main difficulty for seasonal workers in Swiss ski resorts, threatening destinations’ ability to recruit and retain staff.
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France
French prosecutors are investigating a major escort-advertising platform reportedly operated from Switzerland by a Swiss national, after concerns that listings may include underage girls.
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defence
A parliamentary report says Switzerland never secured the fixed-price agreement promised for its CHF6 billion purchase of 36 US-made F-35A fighter jets, prompting calls for greater accountability and a possible parliamentary inquiry.
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