TradePolitics
China, Switzerland Upgrade Free Trade Agreement
China and Switzerland upgraded their free trade agreement, cutting tariffs on over 99% of imports, but labor rights safeguards remain in doubt.
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International TradeEconomy
China, Switzerland Complete FTA Upgrade Negotiations
China and Switzerland conclude FTA upgrade talks, expanding duty-free access to 99.8% of Swiss exports amid global trade tensions.
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Society
Bodies of Missing Belgian Hikers Found After 34 Years
Two Belgian hikers missing since 1992 found on Swiss glacier. DNA tests underway to confirm identity of remains discovered on Triftgletscher.
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Energy & EnvironmentEconomy
Europe's Oldest Nuclear Plant Shuts Down Amid Heatwave
A severe heatwave forces shutdown of Europe's oldest nuclear plant and three French reactors, raising questions about climate vulnerability.
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CrimeInternational
Belgian Man Surrenders 117 kg of Cannabis to German Customs
A Belgian van driver voluntarily declared 117 kg of cannabis at the German-Swiss border. Despite his honesty, drugs were seized and he was arrested.
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InternationalPolitics
Belgian Doctors Aid Athens Victim; Swiss Vote; G7 Protests
Six international stories with a Belgian link: doctors aid Athens hit-and-run victim, Swiss population cap vote, G7 protests, US AI restrictions, and more.
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InternationalPolitics
Swiss Voters Reject Population Cap in Migration Referendum
Swiss voters rejected a proposal to cap the population at 10 million, with 54.8% voting against. The result preserves EU relations and signals stability.
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InternationalPolitics
G7 Summit in Évian: Anti-Globalization Protests Rock Geneva
Tens of thousands of No-G7 activists clashed with police in Geneva on the eve of the G7 summit in Évian, with a Tesla set on fire and buildings damaged.
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InternationalJustice
Swiss Court Denies Victim Status to Belgian Teen Rescuer
Swiss prosecutors refuse to recognize a Belgian teen as a direct victim of the Crans-Montana bar fire because he re-entered to save his brother.
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