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The Swiss Competition Commission (Comco) has again expanded its investigation into an alleged bid-rigging cartel in Graubünden's construction sector, now including a total of nine companies in its probe.
The Swiss government intends to make it more difficult for foreign nationals living abroad to purchase property by requiring a special permit, a move aimed at curbing speculation and alleviating a nationwide housing shortage.
A Swiss court has ruled in favor of a foreigner who was denied naturalization, deeming many of the questions asked by the local commune during the citizenship test to be 'inadmissible' and irrelevant to assessing integration.
Controversy erupts over deportation case of Gabriela Purtschert, adopted daughter of Swiss emigrants, highlighting complexities in Swiss citizenship and residency laws.
Federal Administrative Court rules refugee families must return to Greece despite challenging conditions, marking shift in asylum policy
Parliament finalizes new money laundering rules requiring enhanced due diligence from lawyers and advisors for transactions above CHF5 million.
Swiss Parliament approves amendment to Civil Code explicitly banning violence in child-rearing, establishing counseling services for families facing parenting challenges.
Nine Rottweiler owners face legal action in Zurich as new licensing requirements take effect, affecting nearly 300 registered dogs in the canton.
Canton moves to strengthen accountability with new legislation requiring immediate reporting of criminal offenses within religious institutions.
Federal Administrative Court rules diplomatic legitimation cards cannot count toward regular residency permits, affecting families of international organization staff.
Switzerland's strict animal welfare laws include unusual provisions, such as banning glasses and contact lenses for poultry, highlighting the country's comprehensive approach to animal protection.
The Swiss government launches consultation on uniform nationwide penalties for littering, with fines ranging from CHF100-300 based on waste volume.
Swiss food giant penalized for illegal use of activated carbon filters in Henniez mineral water production from 2008 to 2022.
Federal government launches consultation on uniform nationwide penalties for littering, with fines ranging from CHF 100 to 300 based on waste volume.
New legislation targets major online platforms like Google, requiring payment for news snippet usage in breakthrough digital media reform.
Swiss parliament has unanimously agreed to make stalking a criminal offense, introducing clear legal consequences for obsessive harassment.
Swiss parliament unanimously approves legislation to criminalize stalking, marking a significant step forward in protecting victims of harassment
Switzerland faces pressure to strengthen anti-corruption measures and improve whistleblower protection after 20-year delay in implementing OECD recommendations.
Senate votes against making failure to assist rape victims punishable, sparking debate about sexual violence legislation.
Zurich authorities search Inside Paradeplatz offices and editor's home in criminal probe related to alleged banking secrecy violations in Raiffeisen case.
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