Several hundred people – mainly women - demonstrated outside the Federal Palace in Bern yesterday following the vote which equalized the retirement age between men and woman at 65.
The protestors say the vote doesn’t take into account the social differences that women tend to encounter.
Many expressed their frustration at the difference between the language regions. The French speaking part of the country voted against the change – but it was carried by the more populous German speaking areas.
Jet fuel reserves lower than expected
Switzerland’s strategic kerosene reserves are running below legal requirements.
Court upholds e-ID vote, on a technicality
Switzerland’s top court has confirmed the result of last year’s vote on electronic identity, rejecting a series of legal challenges.
First Geneva citizens' meeting a success
A strong turnout marked the first citizen meeting held this week in Geneva.
Finally, a hotline number for domestic abuse victims
A hotline for victims of domestic abuse is finally going to be launched, after 15 years of delays.
Homeopathy will be covered by health insurance
Homeopathy will remain covered by the basic health insurance, after authorities decided not to reassess its status.
Biker ignored warning signs and crashed
There was a completely avoidable crash on the A1 autoroute near Geneva airport.
