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๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Switzerland Votes for Constitutional Protection of Cash; Which Countries Have Done the Same?

Switzerland has voted to protect the right to use cash in its constitution, with 73.4% of voters supporting the measure aimed at preserving the use of physical Swiss francs.

Mar 10 โ€ข 11:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Switzerland: Parliament approved compensation for victims of the fire at the bar in Crans-Montana

The Swiss parliament has approved a one-time compensation of 50,000 Swiss francs for survivors and families of victims from a tragic fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.

Mar 9 โ€ข 19:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Switzerland: Parliament approved compensation for the victims of the fire at the Cran-Montana bar

The Swiss lower house approved plans to pay a one-time amount of 50,000 Swiss Francs to survivors and families of the victims of a fire that killed 41 people at a bar in Cran-Montana.

Mar 9 โ€ข 18:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Bank of Korea renews currency swap contract with Swiss National Bank, strengthens foreign exchange safety net

The Bank of Korea has renewed its currency swap contract with the Swiss National Bank, maintaining the contract value at 10 billion Swiss francs, effectively increasing the limit of support for the Korean won due to the strong Swiss franc.

Mar 9 โ€ข 05:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Public Broadcasting: Swiss Apparently Vote Against Reducing the Broadcasting Fee

Swiss voters have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to reduce the broadcasting fee from 335 to 200 Swiss francs, as reported by gfs.bern.

Mar 8 โ€ข 13:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Switzerland Votes on Cutting the Public Broadcasting Fee: Right-Wing Party Wants to Reduce It by a Third

Switzerland is set to vote on whether to reduce the local public broadcasting fee, which is currently 335 Swiss francs, with the Swiss People's Party advocating for a significant cut amid rising living costs.

Mar 7 โ€ข 18:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

The semester that pressures borrowers in Swiss francs โ€“ What the regulation predicts and why they call it a 'trap'

The article discusses the hardships faced by Greek borrowers with loans in Swiss francs, highlighting financial losses and the call for loan recalculations.

Mar 1 โ€ข 06:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Switzerland to pay โ‚ฌ55,000 in compensation to nightclub fire victims

The Swiss government will provide a one-time solidarity payment of 50,000 Swiss francs (โ‚ฌ55,000) to the victims' families and those injured in a devastating New Year's Eve fire at a nightclub in Crans-Montana.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Swiss contribution: 50,000 francs to the victims of Crans. Jessica "in panic"

The Swiss government has announced a solidarity contribution of 50,000 francs to each family of the victims and injured in the Crans Montana fire incident.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Loans in Swiss francs: No investigation underway for breaches of EU law

Greek authorities report no violations of EU law concerning loan agreements in Swiss francs for borrowers in Greece.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Crans-Montana, 50,000 francs to each affected family from Switzerland

The Swiss government has decided to provide 50,000 francs to each affected family in Crans-Montana, complementing existing local assistance measures.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Families of Swiss bar fire victims offered $91,000 as 'gesture of compassion'

The Swiss Federal Council announced a one-time payment of 50,000 Swiss francs ($91,000) to support families of victims and survivors of a tragic bar fire in Crans-Montana that claimed 41 lives.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Switzerland will pay R$ 287 thousand in compensation to families of those killed in bar fire on New Year's Eve

Switzerland has announced a compensation payment of 50,000 Swiss francs, equivalent to R$ 287,000, to the families of victims of a tragic bar fire on New Year's Eve.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Swiss Franc: Strong Response from Borrowers to the Adjustment โ€“ Low and Stable Interest Rate

There has been a massive response from borrowers to the restructuring of loans in Swiss Francs, with over 3,000 individuals seeking adjustments.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Loans in Swiss Franc: Twenty answers for the regulation โ€“ What to watch out for

The Greek government has launched an online platform to help borrowers with loans in Swiss Francs restructure their debts, offering significant debt reductions and fixed interest rates.

Feb 21 โ€ข 17:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Loans in Swiss Francs: The application process and categories - A guide with questions and answers

A new online platform for borrowers with loans in Swiss Francs is now operational in Greece, allowing for conversion of these loans to euros under specific terms.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Swiss franc: The platform for loan restructuring has opened โ€“ How to apply

A new online platform has been launched in Greece allowing borrowers with loans in Swiss francs to apply for restructuring to convert these loans to euros.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Loans in Swiss Francs: Application Submission Begins with 'Haircut' on Debt - Criteria and What You Gain

Greek citizens with loans in Swiss francs can apply for debt restructuring to reduce their obligations starting today until August 19.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana Fire: Jessica Moretti Paid a Bail of 200,000 Swiss Francs

Jessica Moretti, co-owner of the bar Le Constellation, has paid a bail of 200,000 Swiss francs as part of the legal measures regarding the investigation into the New Year's fire that caused significant casualties.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Loans in Swiss Francs: The application platform opens on Thursday, February 19

Borrowers who choose to participate in a recently passed regulation will secure stable Euro payments and significant debt relief for their Swiss Franc loans.

Feb 14 โ€ข 06:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Loans in Swiss Francs: When does the platform for regulation open

In two weeks, the platform for regulating loans in Swiss Francs will open, allowing borrowers to apply for restructuring of their loans until August 19, 2026.

Feb 8 โ€ข 16:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Support Umbrella for Vulnerable Borrowers

A new support framework is being implemented in Greece to protect vulnerable borrowers from loans in Swiss francs and those under the Katseli Law, with particular attention to disabled individuals.

Feb 7 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

EET: Category 1 for the conversion of Swiss francs for people with disabilities - What it means for borrowers

The Greek Bank Association announced improved conversion terms at a fixed interest rate of 2.3% for borrowers with disabilities, categorizing them as receiving a 50% benefit.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

M. Apostolaki: Without Care for People with Disabilities in the Regulation of Loans in Swiss Francs

The government regulation on loans in Swiss francs causes serious discrimination against people with disabilities, as noted by PASOK-KINAL MP Milena Apostolaki in a question addressed to the Minister of National Economy and Finance.

Feb 4 โ€ข 08:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana: The Public Prosecutor's Office Requests More Than 400,000 Euros in Bail from the Owners of Constellation

The Public Prosecutor's Office is seeking a bail amount of 200,000 Swiss francs (approximately 215,000 euros) from the owners of the Constellation following an incident involving Jacques Moretti, who was detained after a fire at his bar on New Year's Eve.

Jan 16 โ€ข 15:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Sports

Disqualification in Ski Jumping: Harsh Punishment for Norway's Head Coach

Following the revelation of equipment cheating by Norwegian ski jumpers at the World Championship in Trondheim, the World Ski Federation has suspended head coach Magnus Brevig, assistant coach Thomas Lobben, and service technician Adrian Livelten for 18 months each and imposed a fine of 5,000 Swiss Francs on each of them.

Jan 15 โ€ข 13:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Crans-Montana, the last slap to the families of the victims: a help of 10 thousand francs

The government of the Canton of Valais has decided to provide an immediate emergency aid of 10,000 Swiss francs to families affected by the Constellation fire in Crans-Montana, raising questions about whether this amount is sufficient given the scale of the tragedy.

Jan 14 โ€ข 14:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Sports

FIFA penalizes HNS due to fan behavior against Montenegro

FIFA has fined the Croatian Football Federation 18,500 Swiss francs for inappropriate fan behavior during a match against the Faroe Islands, and imposed additional penalties totaling 69,000 Swiss francs and restrictions for the next home game.

Jan 9 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Sports

FIFA orders HNS to close part of the stadium due to ZDS and 'kill a Serb'

FIFA has sanctioned the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) with fines totaling 87,500 Swiss francs and mandated the closure of part of the stadium due to inappropriate fan behavior during a match.

Jan 9 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

How to convert loans in Swiss francs

A new regulation allows borrowers with loans in Swiss francs to convert their debt into euros, offering options for both compliant and non-compliant borrowers.

Jan 1 โ€ข 23:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Swiss Franc: The Puzzle of Loans and Step-Up Loans for Banks

Banks are facing the challenge of restructuring loans denominated in Swiss Francs amounting to 2.5 billion euros.

Dec 31 โ€ข 08:39 UTC

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