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Switzerland optimistic about COP30 climate meeting
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SWISS to reduce flight destinations from Geneva
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Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) will be reducing the number of short-haul flights out of Geneva Airport from summer 2026. The airline cites a lack of resources. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox “We are reducing the number of destinations from Geneva because we need to optimise the use of our …
Zurich authorities want ‘no taxpayer money for terrorists’
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Zurich cantonal parliament has voted against recognising the state of Palestine. However, it has provisionally supported a motion calling for “no taxpayers’ money for terrorists”, with 77 votes in favour. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The individual initiative “No tax money for terrorists” was not explicitly directed against an organisation, …
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