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Swiss 5G rollout slowed as opponents fight antenna plans

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 21:32:34 +0200

The rollout of key 5G infrastructure in Switzerland has hit a roadblock in the form of tougher than expected opposition over the possible negative health effects of the technology.

'No risk’ from Biel’s radioactive waste dump

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 12:36:00 +0200

Officials from the federal government, the canton of Bern and the city of Biel are minimizing the health risk from a radioactive waste dump kept secret for 18 months.

Authorities 'cover up' radioactive waste dump

Mon, 02 Jun 2014 00:03:00 +0200

A highly radioactive substance, emitting in some places radiation 100 times the permitted amount, has been discovered in the canton of Bern, Swiss media reported on Sunday, adding that authorities had covered it up for 18 months.

Federal Council moves to protect "Alpine" label

Wed, 25 May 2011 14:33:00 +0200

The Swiss government introduced new rules Wednesday to protect products from the Alpine region. From the beginning of next year, the label "Alpine" can only be used for products that abide by the region's regulations.