Zurich residents protest in opposition to a brand new McDonald’s department of their metropolis; parliament earmarks extra money for the army; and extra Swiss information in our Friday roundup.
Zurich residents protest in opposition to a brand new McDonald’s department
The deliberate opening of a McDonald’s restaurant on Limmatquai in Zurich is inflicting resentment amongst native residents.
They object that the fast-food large is planning to open a restaurant with 87 seats in a protected historic constructing within the previous city.
Residents are additionally nervous in regards to the noise and littering attributable to the shoppers of the restaurant, which is able to function from 8 am to 1 am, and have already launched two initiatives in opposition to the brand new opening.
This protest is bringing again the reminiscences of the same scenario that occurred a number of years in the past in Lausanne, the place residents joined forces to protest in opposition to an inflow of US quick meals eating places to their metropolis.
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The Nationwide Council approves practically 2 billion francs billion for the army
On Thursday, MPs accepted to spend extra 1.7 billion francs to buy weapons and different military gear, and for extra fashionable lodging for troopers.
This was completed regardless of the opposition from left-leaning deputies, who argued that these additional funds will not be wanted as a result of typical floor warfare for which the cash is meant will not be a risk.
As a substitute, in the present day’s dangers are new weapons, cyber battle, in addition to terrorist assaults.
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Switzerland probes intelligence leaks to Russia
Swiss defence ministry has launched an investigation into leaks from the nation’s intelligence service to Russia’s army intelligence.
The ministry was responding to revelations by the general public broadcaster SRF, primarily based on an inside report from the Swiss Federal Intelligence Service (FIS), which stated an officer accountable for the cyber group allegedly transmitted extremely delicate data to the Russian cybersecurity agency, which then ended up within the arms of Russia’s spy company.
For Swiss defence minister Martin Pfister, a dependable intelligence service is of paramount significance for Switzerland’s safety, „particularly within the present world scenario marked by insecurity.“
Pfister has launched an administrative investigation led by an exterior and unbiased physique, which is able to go over the work of earlier investigations — together with these completed throughout the FIS. (AFP)
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Forward this weekend:
If you’re planning to drive between in the present day and Monday, make certain to examine the site visitors scenario on the best way to your vacation spot.
Know which motorways and most important roads are prone to be most congested, as indicated by the Federal Roads Workplace:
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