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Switzerland to vote on banning loud fireworks on 29 November

On 29 November, Switzerland will hold a nationwide vote on the popular initiative 'For the Restriction of Fireworks', which gathered more than 137,000 signatures. It proposes banning the sale of loud pyrotechnics for private use, while keeping quiet alternatives and allowing exceptions for the cantons. According to an SBC poll from 23 October, 69% of voters support the ban, but industry associations and several parties are opposed. On 29 November, Switzerland will hold a nationwide vote on the popular initiative 'For a Restriction on Fireworks', which gathered more than 137,000 signatures. It proposes banning the sale of loud pyrotechnics for private use, while keeping quiet alternatives and exceptions for the cantons. According to an SBC poll from 23 October, 69% of voters support the ban, but industry associations and several parties are opposed.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
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Zelensky said a peace agreement with Russia should be put to a referendum

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Fox & Friends that any peace agreement with Russia involving territorial losses must be approved by the Ukrainian people in a referendum. He also said Ukraine could accept a freeze of the conflict along the front line and named the return of about 9.5 million citizens as a condition for Kyiv.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
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Alberta Voted for Unity with Canada: More Than Two-Thirds of Voters Rejected Separatism

According to preliminary referendum results, more than two-thirds of Alberta voters chose for the province to remain part of Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney called it a choice of unity, and Forever Canadian campaign organizer Thomas Lukaszuk said the result would 'send a very strong signal to the world.' The vote took place against the backdrop of a trade conflict with the US and Trump's statements about turning Canada into the 51st state.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
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Alberta votes for unity with Canada: 75.5% reject independence referendum, but separatists vow to keep fighting

Residents of the Canadian province of Alberta, in a referendum on Monday, October 19, 2026, rejected by an overwhelming majority — 75.5% — a plan to advance toward a binding independence referendum. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the result a victory for unity, and Premier Danielle Smith promised not to hold a new referendum. However, separatist leaders, including Jeff Rath, said the movement will continue, and experts warn that deep-seated grievances in the province persist.

Javlon Tursunov
5 min read
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Alberta separatists suffer decisive defeat in independence referendum vote

Preliminary results show more than two-thirds of Alberta voters rejected holding a binding referendum on secession from Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the result a clear choice, but separatist leaders said they would continue the fight. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who supported the unity vote, faced criticism for lowering the petition threshold.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read
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Alberta voted to remain in Canada: roughly 76–77% against launching a secession process

In an advisory referendum held on October 19, a majority of residents of the Canadian province of Alberta voted for the province to remain in Canada rather than begin a constitutional process leading to a binding referendum on secession. According to preliminary data from Elections Alberta, 76.2–77% of voters supported remaining in the federation. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the result a choice of unity, while separatist leader Jeffrey Rath said he would continue the fight.

Sevara Azamova
4 min read
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Voting concludes in the Canadian province of Alberta on a referendum about possible secession

In the western Canadian province of Alberta, voting has concluded on an advisory referendum about starting the legal process to prepare a binding referendum on secession from Canada. About 1.4 million of 3.1 million voters cast their ballots early. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the vote dangerous amid a trade conflict with the US; according to polls, less than a quarter of the province's residents support independence.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
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Alberta votes in referendum on secession and autonomy: Carney urges to stay, Smith backs nine questions

On Monday, the Canadian province of Alberta holds a referendum on 10 questions, including the possibility of starting a legal process to hold a binding referendum on separation from Canada. Premier Danielle Smith advocates staying in Canada but supports the other nine questions on autonomy; Prime Minister Mark Carney urges rejecting all ten. Ipsos polls show 70% of residents want to stay, and advance turnout is high.

Aziz Karimov
5 min read
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Alberta votes on question of referendum on secession from Canada

Residents of the Canadian province of Alberta vote Monday on 10 questions, the main one being whether to begin the process toward a binding referendum on secession. Prime Minister Mark Carney calls for unity amid a trade war with the US, while polls show support for independence at less than a quarter of residents.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
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Canadian PM Carney says foreign forces are trying to divide the country ahead of the Alberta referendum

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned at a rally in Edmonton that forces outside the country are seeking to divide Canada ahead of the Alberta referendum scheduled for Monday. The vote will determine whether a second, binding referendum on the province's separation should be held. Carney also emphasized Alberta's role in Canada's energy independence and the Pacific Link pipeline project.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
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Alberta Separation Referendum Overshadowed by US Influence, AI Content and Distrust of Results

Ahead of a referendum in the Canadian province of Alberta on a future independence vote, experts note American political influence, AI-driven activity online, and growing distrust of the electoral system. Prime Minister Mark Carney said he does not expect interference by foreign states, including the US. Polls give separation supporters only about a quarter of support, but analysts fear the results will be contested regardless of the outcome.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read