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The canton of St. Gallen has greenlit a five-year study involving 3,300 participants who will be able to legally purchase cannabis. The project aims to provide a research basis for potential future regulation of recreational cannabis use in Switzerland and to study its impact on the black market.
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Justice
An investigation into five complaints of sexual abuse against the Catholic Church in St. Gallen has been closed without charges. Prosecutors cited the statute of limitations as a key reason, highlighting the legal challenges in prosecuting historical cases that emerged following the landmark 2023 Swiss abuse report.
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Politics
In a move to modernize direct democracy, canton St. Gallen will launch a pilot project in spring 2026 for Switzerland's first e-collecting platform, allowing for the electronic collection of signatures for cantonal referendums and initiatives.
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humanitarian
Red Cross program brings 35 Ukrainian children to Switzerland for two-week recovery period, offering respite from war trauma through structured activities and care.
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Health
St. Gallen considers implementing smoking ban in public playgrounds, following Chur's 17-year successful implementation, despite enforcement challenges.
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culture
Historic Abbey Library of St. Gall reports surge in visitors, with over 170,000 people visiting one of world's oldest libraries and its precious manuscript collection in past year.
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