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<title>Study calculates the high cost of 10 million population cap</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A study has found that a “yes” vote on the Swiss People’s Party (UDC/SVP) initiative would impose considerable costs on Switzerland. The study was conducted by Demgrafik, a research and consulting firm based in Basel. Its authors argue that curbing population growth would bring some benefits, easing pressure on housing, infrastructure and the environment, as […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 05:08:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[A study has found that a “yes” vote on the Swiss People’s Party (UDC/SVP) initiative would impose considerable costs on Switzerland. The study was conducted by Demgrafik, a research and consulting firm based in Basel. Its authors argue that curbing population growth would bring some benefits, easing pressure on housing, infrastructure and the environment, as […]]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Swiss urged to check cars and luggage for Japanese beetles</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Swiss authorities are asking travellers returning from infested regions to inspect their cars and luggage for Japanese beetles, as part of a new campaign to slow the spread of the invasive pest. The Japanese beetle, roughly the size of a coffee bean, poses a serious threat to agriculture, horticulture and the environment. This insect is […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 05:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Swiss authorities are asking travellers returning from infested regions to inspect their cars and luggage for Japanese beetles, as part of a new campaign to slow the spread of the invasive pest. The Japanese beetle, roughly the size of a coffee bean, poses a serious threat to agriculture, horticulture and the environment. This insect is […]]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Swiss nuclear plants could run for a further 80 years</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Switzerland’s existing nuclear power plants could remain in operation for up to 80 years, according to a new report by the federal government, which argues that long-term operation is both technically feasible and economically viable. A memorandum from the Swiss Federal Office of Energy had already concluded in 2024 that extending the lifespan of Swiss […] ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Switzerland’s existing nuclear power plants could remain in operation for up to 80 years, according to a new report by the federal government, which argues that long-term operation is both technically feasible and economically viable. A memorandum from the Swiss Federal Office of Energy had already concluded in 2024 that extending the lifespan of Swiss […]]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Extra train capacity does little to relieve Gotthard tunnel queues</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Switzerland’s Ascension holiday weekend once again brought heavy traffic to the country’s roads, with long queues forming at the Gotthard tunnel despite expanded rail services to southern Switzerland. After tailbacks of nearly 10km on Wednesday, traffic heading south continued to build on Thursday, particularly along the A2 motorway leading to the Gotthard Road Tunnel, reported […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 05:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Switzerland’s Ascension holiday weekend once again brought heavy traffic to the country’s roads, with long queues forming at the Gotthard tunnel despite expanded rail services to southern Switzerland. After tailbacks of nearly 10km on Wednesday, traffic heading south continued to build on Thursday, particularly along the A2 motorway leading to the Gotthard Road Tunnel, reported […]]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Swiss prison population hits record high</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Switzerland’s prison population has reached its highest level since records began in 1988, according to new figures from the Federal Statistical Office. Yet relative to the country’s growing population, the incarceration rate remains lower than it was a decade ago. At the end of January Swiss prisons held 7,119 inmates, the highest figure recorded since […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 05:08:00 +0800</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Switzerland’s prison population has reached its highest level since records began in 1988, according to new figures from the Federal Statistical Office. Yet relative to the country’s growing population, the incarceration rate remains lower than it was a decade ago. At the end of January Swiss prisons held 7,119 inmates, the highest figure recorded since […]]]> </content:encoded>
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