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Double Gaza demo in Lausanne sees clashes with police
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Sep 19, 2025
Hundreds of people took to the streets in Lausanne on Thursday evening in favour of Israel on the one hand and the Palestinians on the other.
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Zurich cats not to face mandatory outdoor rules
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Sep 19, 2025
The Zurich government does not want to combat the uncontrolled breeding of outdoor cats with compulsory chipping or neutering. It rejects mandatory measures and wants to continue to focus on raising awareness.
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Demographics
Housing shortage in Switzerland to persist in midterm, say authorities
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Sep 18, 2025
The housing shortage in Switzerland worsened in the first half of 2025, despite the slowdown in immigration over the past year, says the federal housing office.
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Tourism Trends
Switzerland Tourism expects solid visitor numbers in autumn
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Sep 18, 2025
Many Swiss resorts are extending their opening times over the autumn, allowing visitor numbers to increase overtime.
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Digital Democracy
Swiss campaigners submit petition to protect minors on social media
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Sep 18, 2025
Social media platforms should no longer be accessible to children and young people under the age of 16, a new petition is requesting.
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Trade policy
Swiss Post resumes shipping parcels to US for business customers
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Sep 18, 2025
From Monday, Swiss Post will once again be able to send some postal packages from business customers to the United States.
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Health systems
Swiss government tasked with developing strategy for Long Covid
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Sep 18, 2025
The Swiss government is to draw up a national strategy to improve the medical situation of people suffering from Long Covid following a Senate vote.
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Trade policy
Swiss Jura region hit hard by US tariffs
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Sep 18, 2025
Since the beginning of September, more than 100 Jura companies, employing a total of 4,000 people, have applied for short-time work compensation.
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Climate solutions
Council of Europe lauds Swiss framework on emissions targets
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Sep 18, 2025
The Council of Europe has commended Switzerland for putting in place a comprehensive legislative framework following the 2024 ruling on climate inaction by the European Court of Human Rights.
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Healthcare innovation
Swiss doctors develop implant for spinal cord injury patients
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Sep 18, 2025
An implant developed as a result of research carried out in Switzerland considerably improves the living conditions of people with spinal cord injuries, say the doctors behind this innovation.
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