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France Want Swiss Funds For A Power Plant: Rösti Hesitant

France suggests countries importing its nuclear power help fund new plants, but Switzerland prefers investing at home, says Energy Minister Albert Rösti.

2 Dutch Skiers Escape Death In Vaud

Two Dutch ski tourers faced a perilous situation due to an avalanche above Col du Pillon in Les Diablerets VD, highlighting the ongoing risks in the snow-covered Vaud Alps.

Burning The Böögg 2: Monday 22nd In Appenzell Ausserrhoden

After wind thwarted Zurich's traditional Sechseläuten festival, Appenzell Ausserrhoden steps in to host the rescheduled burning of the Böögg.

Swiss Stock Market Shutters: Tension in the Middle East Rises

As tensions flare in the Middle East, the Swiss stock market closes the week with notable losses.

Switzerland Delays UN Vote on Palestine’s Full Membership

Switzerland aligns with the UK, abstaining from a crucial UN vote on Palestine's full membership, citing timing and peace process concerns.

Jura: One of the Only Cantons In Debt

Jura canton reports a substantial deficit in 2023, exacerbated by the missing Swiss National Bank profit distribution.

Snow Across Switzerland: April Cold Snap Surprises

Early morning snow covers Bern and brings intermittent showers across the northern Alps, posing risks to early blooming vegetation.

Lucerne Asset Manager Jailed For Years

A Lucerne-based financial advisor's extensive fraud scheme comes to a definitive end as the Swiss Federal Supreme Court upholds a substantial prison sentence.

Zurich is Burning the Böögg: The Start of Summer

Zurich celebrates the start of summer with the traditional Sechseläuten festival, featuring the symbolic burning of the Böögg.

47 Year Old Tourist Falls 700 Meters to His Death

A 47-year-old ski tourer perished after a steep fall in Tschlin. Keystone/AFP/Fabrice Coffrini A ski tourer has had a fatal accident in Tschlin in the Lower Engadine.

Sunday, April 14 Weekly Round Up

The convicted head of the Bürgenstock resort, a Russian Swiss citizen indicted: this and more can be found in the Sunday newspapers.

Swiss Air Reroutes Flights: Avoiding Iranian Airspace

Swiss Airline announces rerouting flights from Iranian, Israeli, and Lebanese airspaces due to escalating Middle East tensions.

Auction of Pierin Vincenz’s Property In Mendrisio: Hard Times

Former Raiffeisen CEO Pierin Vincenz's villa and boat mooring in Mendrisio hit the auction block.

22 Year Old German TikTok Racer is in Swiss Court

A 24-year-old faces Lucerne's Criminal Court for egregious speeding, captured on TikTok, showcasing a blatant disregard for traffic laws on the A2 highway and beyond.

The Federal Council Want to Invest €5Bn in Ukraine

The Federal Council wants to pledge CHF 5 billion to Ukraine, igniting debate on its impact on global development aid.

European Court of Human Rights: The Swiss Climate Ruling

In a landmark decision, the European Court of Human Rights validates climate concerns, urging Switzerland to bolster climate defences, sparking a national debate.

Devastating Fire Ravages Stables and Homes in Domat/Ems GR

A fierce blaze in Domat/Ems GR leads to the total destruction of two stables and damages residential buildings.

Council of States Political Rosmarie Simmen Has Passed

Remembering Rosmarie Simmen, the pioneering female force in Solothurn's politics and arts.

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