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Italy’s Supreme Court has ordered a new appeal hearing for Swiss businessman Stephan Schmidheiny over asbestos-related deaths, covering about 60 victims. The court ruled that the statute of limitations applies to claims involving a further 25 victims.
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Asylum
Switzerland is preparing to resume Dublin Agreement transfers of asylum seekers to Italy, with the first cases expected in the coming days or weeks. The State Secretariat for Migration says Italy has provided written assurances that the cases will be examined.
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Switzerland
Switzerland will waive CHF1.5 million in medical costs for 12 Italian victims of the Crans-Montana fire who were treated in Switzerland. The Federal Council said it made the exception after discussions with Italy.
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Crans-Montana
Italy and Switzerland remain at odds over CHF1.5 million in medical costs linked to the Crans-Montana fire tragedy.
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Migration
Switzerland says Italy has yet to resume accepting asylum seekers under the Dublin system, exposing continuing strain in cooperation over European migration rules.
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Stadler Rail
Stadler Rail will supply eight dual-mode locomotives to Italy’s Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal. The article would examine the Swiss manufacturer’s bi-mode technology, why Italy is investing in flexible rail freight and what the contract means for Stadler’s international business.
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Aargau
A fatal shooting at a large Aarau rave left one woman dead and five people injured, with the suspect still being sought.
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Migration
After a hiatus of nearly four years, Switzerland will restart the transfer of asylum-seekers to Italy at the end of August. The move, which follows an agreement to gradually resume the process under the Dublin Regulation, marks a significant shift in managing migration flows at the southern border.
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Politics
The Swiss government, via Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, has expressed concern over a new 'health tax' Italy plans to levy on cross-border commuters. The issue was a key topic during a meeting in Ticino, highlighting a new point of friction in Swiss-Italian relations and its potential impact on thousands of workers.
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International Relations
The Italian government has formally requested to act as a civil plaintiff in the criminal proceedings related to the deadly New Year's Day fire in Crans-Montana, citing 'direct damage' and seeking compensation.
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International Relations
A diplomatic row has erupted after Italy's ambassador declared his country will 'never pay' over CHF120,000 in bills for the hospitalisation of Italian victims of the Crans-Montana fire, with the Italian Prime Minister calling the request 'despicable'.
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Crans-Montana
Canton Valais has started distributing emergency aid to victims of the deadly Crans-Montana bar fire, with the death toll now at 41. The relief effort is overshadowed by a diplomatic incident, as Italy recalled its ambassador in protest after a Swiss court freed the bar owner suspected of responsibility.
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Politics
The fatal bar fire in Crans-Montana has escalated into an international incident, with Italy recalling its ambassador in protest. Meanwhile, the legal probe has expanded to include a former municipal safety officer, putting Swiss regulations and justice under scrutiny.
The Local Switzerland · +4 more
health
Swiss health authorities heighten surveillance as deadly West Nile fever outbreak in Italy raises concerns about potential spread to Swiss territory, particularly in Ticino.
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crime
Italian authorities dismantle smuggling ring that moved 600kg of precious metals to Switzerland, with 17 individuals facing trial in €26 million scheme.
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economy
New telework taxation agreement allows cross-border workers to work from home up to 25% of time without tax implications, impacting thousands of Swiss-based Italian workers
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justice
Former Eternit executive Stephan Schmidheiny receives 9.5-year prison sentence in Turin appeals court for involuntary manslaughter linked to asbestos deaths.
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telecommunications
Swiss telecommunications giant completes major international expansion through earlier-than-expected acquisition of Vodafone's Italian operations, marking largest Swiss telecom foreign investment.
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