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Wind Power Protest
Wind Power Protest: Public Support for Conservation Grows
Wind power protest in Switzerland calls for constitutional changes, demanding forest preservation and public voting on wind turbine projects.
Swiss Layoffs
Swiss Layoffs: Ringier Media Cuts 55 Jobs
Swiss layoffs at Ringier Media Switzerland see a decrease from 75 to 55 positions, following a comprehensive consultation process.
Signa Bankrupt
Signa Retail Department Store in Bankruptcy Court
The Signa empire takes a hit as the Zurich District Court declares Signa Retail Department Store Holding GmbH bankrupt, signalling financial turmoil.
Swiss painkiller
Swiss Painkillers Usage Spikes to 36% New Data Suggests
A significant rise in Swiss painkillers consumption, with 36% of the population turning to them in 2022, reflecting a growing trend in medication intake for health ailments.
Car crash in Aargau
Car Crash in Aargau Claims the Lives of 2 People
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
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
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
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
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
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 Military
Swiss Military’s Offset Obligations Reach CHF 5 Billion
Switzerland's foreign military equipment suppliers face substantial offset obligations, totalling CHF 5.
Swiss Pensions
Swiss Pension Funds Win in the 2023’s Bull Market
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
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
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
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
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
Swiss Nuclear Power Plant experiences 22 reportable incidents in 2023, yet maintains strict safety compliance, ensuring no harm to people or environment.
Parents Allegedly Fund Son’s IS Terrorist Involvement
Swiss authorities charge a Swiss-Spanish dual national and a Swiss man for allegedly funding their son's involvement with IS, highlighting the serious implications of terror financing.

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