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At Canada's biggest rodeo, the starting gun is fired in the fight over Alberta separation
Canadian unity takes centre stage at the Calgary Stampede as fears of a Brexit-style upset looms over the October vote on Alberta's future.
July 11, 2026Canada celebrates its birthday as Mark Carney battles to keep it intact
As Canadians celebrate their nation's birthday, independence movements in two provinces are eyeing the exit from the country.
July 1, 2026Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say
Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal.
June 14, 2026Switzerland votes on proposal to cap population at 10 million - Reuters
Switzerland votes on proposal to cap population at 10 million Reuters
June 14, 2026Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million
The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.
June 13, 2026Swiss pharma hub Basel frets over population cap threat - Reuters
Swiss pharma hub Basel frets over population cap threat Reuters
June 12, 2026Carney says Alberta referendum 'dangerous bluff' and likens to Brexit
The western province will hold a vote in October on whether Alberta should remain in Canada or move ahead with holding a binding separation referendum.
May 25, 2026Carney says Alberta is 'essential' to Canada as province plans vote on separation
Alberta's decision to hold a referendum on separation has been widely criticised, including by separatists who say the question is not definitive enough.
May 22, 2026Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada
Voters in the western province will decide next October whether they want to stay in Canada or move ahead with a process for a binding independence referendum.
May 22, 2026Referendum defeat leaves Italy's Meloni looking more vulnerable
Meloni vowed to press on after losing a vote on constitutional reform many turned into a referendum on her government.
March 23, 2026Italians begin voting in high-stakes justice referendum - Reuters
Italians begin voting in high-stakes justice referendum Reuters
March 22, 2026Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster
More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.
March 8, 2026Swiss to vote on right-wing push to slash licence fee for public broadcaster
The move is backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which says the current fee is unjustified because of the high cost of living.
March 7, 2026Canada's Alberta projects deficit of nearly C$9.4bn, citing low oil prices
The once debt-free province says a dramatic rise in population, coupled with low oil prices, is to blame for the sobering financial outlook.
February 27, 2026Ukrainian negotiators to meet US team on Thursday, Zelenskiy says - Reuters
Ukrainian negotiators to meet US team on Thursday, Zelenskiy says Reuters
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At Canada's biggest rodeo, the starting gun is fired in the fight over Alberta separation
Watch: Albertans weigh in on independence from Canada Over a million people descend on the Calgary Stampede every year to marvel at the iconic chuckwagon race, a sport invented in the Albertan city w
Canada celebrates its birthday as Mark Carney battles to keep it intact
Canadians are gathering across the country to celebrate Canada Day, commemorating the birth of the nation 159 years ago. But beneath the festivities, twin challenges are testing the country's unity.
‘Customer harassment’ continues in Japan despite moves to end it
Switzerland rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million people, as warnings about economic damage if the radical measure was introduced outweighed concerns about immigration. In a nationa
Switzerland Rejects Proposal to Cap Population at 10 Million
(Bloomberg) — Switzerland rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million people, as warnings about economic damage if the radical measure was introduced outweighed concerns about immigration.
Nearly 55% Swiss voters reject 10M population cap initiative
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Swiss voters reject bid to cap population at 10 million, a move that would have limited immigration
Voters in Switzerland have cast their final ballots on Sunday on an initiative championed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP) to cap the rich Alpine country’s population at 10 million. Accor
Swiss voters reject right-wing’s bid to cap population at 10 million, early results show
Voters in Switzerland cast their final ballots on Sunday on an initiative championed by the top right-wing party to cap the rich Alpine country’s population at 10 million. Early results showed Swiss v
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Switzerland is set to vote on a population cap. Here's why it's divided the nation
By Hanan Dervisevic Topic:Demographics Sat 13 Jun 2026 at 12:01pm An SVP billboard sign that reads: "Fed up with traffic jams? No Switzerland with 10 million." (Reuters: Denis Balibouse) On June 1
Vote looms in Switzerland after foes of migration put proposal to cap population at 10 million
A poster reading “To break away from Europe at a time like this - No to the SVP Chaos Initiative”, featuring images of President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi
Why Switzerland might cap its population at 10M
The anti-immigration measure comes amid cost and crime concerns Swiss voters will decide this month whether to limit the country’s population to 10 million people. Critics say the anti-immigration me
Switzerland votes on plan to cap population at 10 million
Can a country put a fixed limit on its population? That is the question Switzerland will be answering on Sunday in a referendum to decide on a proposal to cap their population at 10 million, a move th
One part of U.K. is enjoying a Brexit boost 10 years after vote
ZURICH – Switzerland goes to the polls on June 14 to vote on whether to cap its population at 10 million people in a referendum some have likened to a “Swiss Brexit,” alarming many businesses who fea
Swiss voters reject plan to cut funding for state broadcaster
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Mar 09, 2026, 02:49 AM Updated Mar 09, 2026, 02:49 AM ZURICH, March 8 - Swiss voters on Sunday rejected a referendum to slash pub
Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster
Swiss voters have rejected an initiative to sharply reduce the annual licence fee to the national broadcaster, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). The fee, which has already been cut in recent
Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster
Swiss voters have rejected an initiative to sharply reduce the annual licence fee to the national broadcaster, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). The fee, which has already been cut in recent
Swiss to Vote on Slashing Public Media Licence Fees in March
An upcoming popular initiative on March 8th seeks to nearly halve the licence fee for the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). This explainer delves into the arguments from supporters, who want to re
Swiss to vote on right-wing push to slash licence fee for public broadcaster
Swiss voters go to the polls this weekend to decide whether to reduce sharply the annual licence fee for their national broadcaster. The fee for the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation has already been cu
Canada's Alberta projects deficit of nearly C$9.4bn, citing low oil prices
Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta is forecasting a deficit of C$9.4bn ($6.9bn; £5.1bn), citing the costs of a rising population coupled with low oil prices. The once debt-free province called the
Iceland to hold referendum on EU accession talks in next few months, PM says – as it happened
Iceland is to hold a referendum on opening accession talks to join the European Union in “the next few months,” the country’s prime minister Kristrún Frostadóttir said at a press conference in Warsaw.