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Easyjet Plane Flies too Low in Geneva
6 February 2024
An Easyjet Airbus A320 Neo dangerously flew too low over Lake Geneva, prompting an investigation and temporary suspension of its pilots.
Axa Switzerland Appoints Volker Reinthaler as CFO
5 February 2024
Volker Reinthaler Steps Up as Axa Switzerland's New CFO: A Seamless Transition from Risk to Finance.
Major Towing Operation on the Olten-Bern Railroad Line
5 February 2024
Freight Train Fault Clears, Rail Service Restored. Olten-Bern Line Back on Track After Morning Disruption.
Collapsed Tunnel in Riddes (VS) Must be Secured
5 February 2024
Tunnel Collapse Spurs Immediate Action. Safety Measures and Repairs Underway. Riddes-La Tzoumaz Route Sees Extensive Work Ahead.
Farmers protest with tractors in Geneva and the Basel region
3 February 2024
Swiss farmers drive tractors into Geneva and Basel, protesting for fair compensation and transparency in supermarket profit margins.
Army chief Süssli wants to apply for weapons purchases even without funding
3 February 2024
Swiss Army Chief Advocates for Early Weapon Procurement Amid Financial Constraints Despite the current financial crisis, army chief Thomas Süssli wants to order new weapons for the Swiss army.
Spanish Suspect Arrested
Spanish Suspect Arrested in Connection with Zurich and Laupen Homicides
2 February 2024
A pivotal arrest in Geneva marks a breakthrough in the long-standing Zurich and Laupen homicide cases, with a Spanish suspect's DNA linking him to both crime scenes.
Swiss Residential Property
Swiss Residential Property Prices Climb in Q4 and Throughout 2023
2 February 2024
Swiss residential property sees a surge in the fourth quarter, marking a consistent rise through 2023.
Signa Development’s 300 Million Euro Mystery Linked to René Benko
1 February 2024
Questions arise over 300 million euros allegedly transferred to companies associated with René Benko before Signa Development's insolvency.
Swiss Company Datasport One Million Athletes Data Compromised
1 February 2024
Swiss Company Datasport has been targeted by hackers, compromising the personal data of up to one million amateur athletes.
Swiss Sanctions on Russia
Swiss Sanctions on Russia: Neutrality in Question
31 January 2024
Swiss Sanctions on Russia escalate as Switzerland aligns with EU against Ukraine aggression, challenging its long-standing neutral stance.
Fire in Mendrisiotto
Fire in Mendrisiotto: Blaze Engulfs House in Stabio
31 January 2024
A significant fire in Mendrisiotto wreaks havoc in Stabio, with emergency services swiftly responding to the crisis.
Bernese City Government Elections: Center-Right Coalition Forms
31 January 2024
In a strategic move, Bern's center-right parties unite for the city government elections, signaling a significant shift in the political landscape.
Pierre Maudet
Pierre Maudet: State Councillor in Court for Car Collision
30 January 2024
Pierre Maudet firmly denies allegations of a car collision in court, asserting his innocence in a disputed traffic incident.
Viridium Zurich Group Deal
Viridium Zurich Group Deal: Legacy Insurance Sale Called Off
30 January 2024
Viridium Zurich Group Deal stalls, shaking up plans for the Zurich Life Legacy portfolio in Germany, as both sides seek alternate paths forward.
IP-Suisse Pork
IP-Suisse Pork: Migros Cuts Back Amid Consumer Shift, Farmers Seek New Markets
30 January 2024
As Swiss appetites for pork diminish, Migros trims IP-Suisse pork orders by 10%, pushing farmers towards alternative buyers.
Bankruptcy and Julius Baer
Bankruptcy and Julius Baer: Spotlight on Signa Losses
29 January 2024
Bankruptcy and Julius Baer take center stage this Thursday. The Zurich-based private bank faces scrutiny over its financial hit from the Signa Group's insolvency.
Swine Fever in Ticino
African Swine Fever in Ticino: Looming Threat from the South
29 January 2024
Swine Fever in Ticino inches closer, now just 65km away, as northern Italy reports cases.

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