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Wind Power Protest
Wind Power Protest: Public Support for Conservation Grows
29 January 2024
Wind power protest in Switzerland calls for constitutional changes, demanding forest preservation and public voting on wind turbine projects.
Car crash in Aargau
Car Crash in Aargau Claims the Lives of 2 People
29 January 2024
A car crash in Aargau results in the loss of a driver and passenger following a head-on collision with a truck.
SBB Strategies to Tackle Train Delays from Neighboring Nations
28 January 2024
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) is actively negotiating with Austria, Germany, and Italy to reduce train delays, ensuring smoother connections within Switzerland.
Holcim Switzerland
Holcim Switzerland Eyes North American Business Spin-off – WSJ
28 January 2024
Holcim Switzerland is on the brink of separating its lucrative North American division, eyeing a valuation over $30 billion, heralding a strategic pivot to enhance shareholder value.
Sunday, January 28th Weekly Round Up
28 January 2024
From border interventions to homeopathy scrutiny, the latest Sunday Swiss News brings pivotal updates.
female leaders
Female Leaders Shaping Swiss Corporates: 20% in Top Management
27 January 2024
Swiss corporate landscape sees a significant shift with 20% female leaders in top management roles.
Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel Tragedy: Serious Injuries from La Chaux-de-Fonds Apartment Fire
26 January 2024
Neuchâtel faces a harrowing ordeal as a devastating fire in La Chaux-de-Fonds leaves one gravely injured and others in peril, sparking an urgent investigation.
Swiss Pensions
Swiss Pension Funds Win in the 2023’s Bull Market
26 January 2024
Swiss pension funds rebound in 2023, benefiting from robust financial markets and reversing the previous year's negative performance.
Lonza
Lonza Faces Profit Dip and Leadership Shift in 2023
26 January 2024
Lonza navigates a challenging financial year with reduced profits and a significant change in its Board of Directors, as Albert Baehny steps down.
Housing in Switzerland
Housing in Switzerland: Soaring Rents in Q4
26 January 2024
Housing in Switzerland experiences a steep rise in rental costs, marking a significant shift in the housing market dynamics during the 4th quarter of 2023.
River Aare
River Aare Tragedy: Woman Found Deceased Near Dählhölzli Zoo
26 January 2024
River Aare becomes the focus of a tragic discovery as a woman is found dead near Dählhölzli Zoo, suspected of accidentally falling into a tributary.
Niederwangen
Niederwangen Tragedy: 32-Year-Old Charged with Child Murder
26 January 2024
In Niederwangen, a 32-year-old woman faces murder charges for the death of an eight-year-old, stirring profound shock across Switzerland.
Swiss Nuclear Power Plant: 22 Incidents Reported in 2023
25 January 2024
Swiss Nuclear Power Plant experiences 22 reportable incidents in 2023, yet maintains strict safety compliance, ensuring no harm to people or environment.
Tourist Death: Tragic Avalanche in Valais Claims Ski Tourer’s Life
25 January 2024
A tourist succumbs to an avalanche while ski touring near La Fouly, highlighting the risks of mountain adventures.
SBB Advice Postponing Travel: Almost all German Connections Cancelled
24 January 2024
Germany's latest rail strike causes unprecedented cancellations and delays. Swiss travelers face major disruptions in train services to and from Germany.
Fire in Lucerne
Fire in Lucerne Early this Morning: 3 Children Missing
22 January 2024
Fire in Lucerne Engulfs Home, Leaving Three Children Unaccounted For A devastating fire in Lucerne has left the community in shock.
Bernese Oberland
Bernese Oberland -36.6°C New Winter Lows
20 January 2024
Unprecedented Cold Hits Bernese Oberland with Record Low Temperatures Switzerland's recent cold wave brought astonishingly low temperatures, with Bernese Oberland experiencing one of the most severe drops.
Rafael Grossi
Rafael Grossi Believes in a Bright Nuclear Future for Switzerland
19 January 2024
IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi lauds Swiss nuclear energy, anticipates its vital role in the nation's future.

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