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Sunday, May 19, 2024

Demands due to the Gaza war, reports of physical violence at hospitals and higher hotel prices due to the shortage of skilled workers: this and more can be found in the Sunday newspapers.

ECHR ruling “not tenable” for former Green federal judge

The Green former federal judge Brigitte Pfiffner has described the climate ruling of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) as "legally untenable".

Traffic situation in front of the Gotthard normalizes

The traffic jam in front of the Gotthard road tunnel heading south cleared up on Saturday evening.

Tensions between motorcycle rockers in Lower Valais

The Valais cantonal police deployed a large contingent to prevent a clash between rival motorcycle clubs in Conthey VS on Saturday.

Man escapes with a scare in apartment explosion in Klosters

A 76-year-old tenant escaped with a scare after an explosion in his apartment in an apartment building in Klosters GR on Saturday afternoon.

A bee competence center has been opened in Valais

A bee competence center was opened on Saturday in the Val de Bagnes municipality in Valais, directly on the international axis of the Great St.

Climate activists block highway near Wassen UR

Eight climate activists disrupted traffic on the A2 near Wassen UR on Saturday morning.

Juncker warns von der Leyen against cooperation with right-wing conservatives

Former EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has warned his successor Ursula von der Leyen against possible cooperation with the right-wing conservatives in the European Parliament.

Climate activists paralyze Munich Airport for hours

Climate protection activists blocked the airport in Munich at the start of the Bavarian Whitsun vacations, causing considerable disruption to holiday travel.

Car driver dies in accident in forest near Winistorf SO

A driver had a fatal accident near Winistorf SO on Friday. The 71-year-old left a forest road for unknown reasons.

Federal Councillor Baume-Schneider visits Cannes Film Festival

Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider left the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday after three days of intensive exchanges, meetings and film screenings.

SVP initiative accepts termination of Schengen agreement

The SVP is discussing systematic controls at Switzerland's borders. On May 25, the delegates in Basel will decide on the launch of a "border protection initiative".

Former Federal Councillor Metzler celebrates her 60th birthday next week

Former CVP Federal Councillor Ruth Metzler celebrates her 60th birthday next Thursday.

30 percent of commercials for climate-damaging products

Almost one in three German commercials on television and YouTube advertise climate-damaging products.

Long waiting times again in front of the Gotthard road tunnel

The journey south also required patience early on Saturday. Shortly before 5.30 a.

Vienna Festival opening: Revolutionary exercise in front of City Hall

Swiss artistic director Milo Rau wanted to break with tradition at the opening of his first edition of the festival on Vienna's Rathausplatz.

Another increase in traffic jams on the Gotthard late Friday evening

The traffic jam in front of the Gotthard north portal increased again late on Friday evening.

Sepp Blatter would regret Fifa’s departure from Zurich

According to former FIFA President Sepp Blatter, the amendment to the statutes of the world football association Fifa should be taken seriously.

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