Stories from Bern · Switzerland
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Czech Hockey Team Faces Sweden in World Championship
The Czech national hockey team will face Sweden, a strong contender for the gold medal, in the World Championship held in Switzerland.
Swiss Anti-Tobacco Efforts Criticized
A Swiss association has criticized the national council for being a poor performer in the fight against tobacco.
Switzerland Ranks As World's Best Country
A survey by US News and World Report has ranked Switzerland as the best country in the world. The European nation scored highly across various metrics.
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Swiss Police Arrest Commissioner for Data Leak
A Federal Police commissioner in Switzerland has been arrested for allegedly transmitting sensitive information to organized crime.
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Swiss Unemployment Benefits Cost Estimated at 9 Million Euros
Switzerland will be required to fully pay unemployment compensation for cross-border workers from the EU.
Swiss Authorities Discuss Selective Trapping Methods
Swiss authorities are discussing the effectiveness of selective trapping methods for pest control, noting that current traps are not sufficiently selective.
Switzerland Ready to Join Ukraine Aggression Tribunal
Switzerland has announced its readiness to join the special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. This move signals further international cooperation in holding Russia accountable for its actions.
Swiss Health Data Space Excludes US Providers
The Swiss Federal Office of Public Health is planning its own data space for patient data, named Swiss Health Data Space. US providers will be excluded due to the US Cloud Act.
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Hantavirus Transmission Debate Continues
A Swiss speed limit of 120 km/h has remained unchanged for 41 years despite numerous attempts to alter it. Over 250,000 signatures have been collected, a record, for initiatives seeking to modify the limit.
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Swiss Citizens to Send Emergency Messages Via SMS
Starting in the summer of 2028, Swiss citizens will be able to send SMS messages to emergency services, including police, fire departments, and medical responders. This new communication channel aims to improve emergency response times.
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