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The one discordant tone at the Ukraine conference in Lugano
n international conference in the Swiss city of Lugano agreed to a set of principles for re-building Ukraine, including the need for broad reforms to boost transparency and root out corruption. Leading the Ukrainian delegation was the country's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
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Same-sex marriage in Switzerland is possible as of 1 July 2022
Legislation to open marriage to same-sex couples passed the Swiss Parliament in December 2020.
The law was challenged in a referendum on 26 September 2021 by opponents of same-sex marriage and was approved with the support of 64% of voters and a majority in all 26 cantons.
The law went into force
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Major art fair in Switzerland shows support for Ukraine
The world's leading art fair Art Basel opens in Switzerland for its 2022 edition in a more favourable market climate after a two-year gap due to the pandemic.
During a press conference, the organisers reiterated their support for Ukraine.
