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Swiss Elections Monitored by OSCE
19 October 2023
The Swiss federal elections on October 22nd are being monitored by an expert team from the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
Switzerland accompanies peace negotiations in Colombia
19 October 2023
Switzerland is taking on an official mandate in the peace negotiations between the Colombian government and a splinter group of the former guerrilla organisation Farc (EMC), which opened on Monday.
Euro falls to new record low against franc over Middle East conflict
19 October 2023
The Swiss franc is once again being sought as a safe haven as the situation in the Middle East worsens, and has gained significantly in value.
Researchers Decipher Self-Healing Powers of Axolotl
19 October 2023
Swiss researchers have deciphered the mechanism behind the self-healing powers of axolotls.
Zurich and Basel ban rallies over Middle East conflict
19 October 2023
In light of the tense security situation in the wake of the war in the Middle East, several cities have imposed bans on demonstrations.
School absences during Corona pandemic in court
19 October 2023
In Valais, the legal dispute over a child's absence from school during the Corona pandemic is entering the next round.
The Federal Square in Bern Closed and the Federal House West Evacuated (Updated)
18 October 2023
UPDATE (10/18/2023, 3:02:17 PM): Closure of Bundesplatz lifted again The closure of Bundesplatz because of suspicious objects could be lifted again shortly before 15:00 on Wednesday.
Less livestock killed by wolves in Switzerland
18 October 2023
In Switzerland, livestock killings by wolves have decreased by 29 per cent compared to the previous year, according to the programme "Schweiz Aktuell" on Swiss Radio and Television (SRF) on Tuesday evening.
Border controls make themselves felt in Switzerland
18 October 2023
The stationary border controls announced by Germany are already having an impact on Switzerland.
Civic movements launch initiative for stronger Constitution
18 October 2023
The initiative wants to give precedence to the Federal Constitution over international law.
Gentler blasting at the Gotthard after the ceiling crack
17 October 2023
Work on the second tube of the Gotthard road tunnel has not damaged the existing tunnel.
Winterthur police arrest 76-year-old drug dealer
17 October 2023
Winterthur city police have arrested two people suspected of being in the drug business on a large scale.
Number of people entering Switzerland illegally on the rise
17 October 2023
The number of refugees and migrants entering Switzerland illegally is increasing.
Relatives of FDFA local employee die in Gaza Strip
17 October 2023
Several family members of a Palestinian employed by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) died in fighting in the Gaza Strip on Monday.
No protection for Apple’s “Face ID” word trademark
17 October 2023
Apple will not receive protection for the word mark "Face ID" in Switzerland. Photo by Daniel Romero on Unsplash The Federal Administrative Court has confirmed a corresponding decision by the Institute for Intellectual Property.
Urs Furrer to become new director of the Swiss Trade Association
17 October 2023
Urs Furrer is to become director of the Swiss Trade Association (SGV). The board of directors has proposed the managing director of the industry associations Chocosuisse and Biscosuisse to take office on 1 May 2024; he must be confirmed by the Swiss Chamber of Commerce.
Germany introduces border controls with Switzerland
17 October 2023
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser and Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider spoke on the phone on Monday.
Swiss suspends flights to Beirut
16 October 2023
The airline Swiss is suspending its flights to and from Beirut until 28 October.

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