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Lonza to produce Vaxcyte vaccine candidates in Visp
16 October 2023
Lonza has won another customer for its biopharmaceutical production complex "Ibex" in Visp.
Prices should not rise further with higher VAT
16 October 2023
From 2024, a higher VAT rate will apply in Switzerland. However, most traders will probably not increase the prices of their goods because of this.
Fedpol chief fears more weapons for organised crime
16 October 2023
The head of the Federal Office of Police (Fedpol), Nicoletta della Valle, fears that organised crime will be increasingly armed after the end of the current wars.
SBB train between Berne and Olten evacuated after collision with deer
16 October 2023
There were restrictions on the main railway line between Olten SO and Bern on Monday morning.
Tunnel opens at the Euseigne pyramids in Valais
16 October 2023
After 18 months of construction, the new road tunnel at the Pyramids of Euseigne opened in Valais on Saturday.
Swiss astronaut Marco Sieber passes probationary period
14 October 2023
Swiss astronaut Marco Sieber has passed his probationary period. He has completed the first six months of the one-year basic astronaut training.
Graubünden SP unanimously nominates Jon Pult as candidate for Federal Council
14 October 2023
Jon Pult was unanimously nominated as a candidate for the Federal Council at the extraordinary party conference of the SP Graubünden in Chur on Saturday.
FDFA hotline receives fewer enquiries
14 October 2023
According to its own statement, the FDFA has been receiving significantly fewer enquiries on its helpline in connection with the situation in Israel since Wednesday.
Bern police uncover suspected cheating on driving tests
14 October 2023
The Bernese cantonal police suspect two men of using technical aids to provide numerous people with the correct answers during the theoretical driving test.
Mountaineer falls to his death on the Matterhorn
14 October 2023
A mountain climber fell while descending the Matterhorn on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Chris Holgersson on Unsplash The rescue services could only ascertain the man's death, as the Valais cantonal police announced on Friday.
Swiss cancels special flights to Tel Aviv for Saturday
13 October 2023
The airline Swiss is not bringing any more Swiss nationals back home from Israel on special flights for the time being after a final flight on Friday.
University and ETH Zurich distance themselves from pro-Palestine demonstration
13 October 2023
The University of Zurich and ETH Zurich will not tolerate a solidarity rally for Palestine announced on posters.
Freiburg research team takes step toward visual prosthesis
13 October 2023
A research team led by the University of Freiburg has made tree shrews see without eyes.
Confidence in the Swiss economy rises slightly
13 October 2023
Confidence in the Swiss economy rose slightly again in the third quarter. According to consulting firm Commslab, the financial sector in particular is showing signs of recovery following the demise of Credit Suisse.
Swiss Foreign Minister confirms death of Swiss in Hamas terror attack
13 October 2023
A Swiss citizen was killed in the terrorist attacks on Israel over the weekend. This was confirmed by Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis in Geneva on Friday.
Confederation to distribute new iodine tablets to Swiss population
13 October 2023
In the coming weeks and until April 2024, the Army Pharmacy will replace iodine tablets in all households as well as in businesses and public institutions within a radius of 50 kilometers around the Swiss nuclear power plants Beznau I/II AG, Gösgen SO and Leibstadt AG.
Swiss cancels regular flights to Tel Aviv
12 October 2023
The airline Swiss will not operate regular flights to Tel Aviv until and including Sunday October 22.
Schedule for the Publication of Results on October 22nd
12 October 2023
The results of the National Council and Council of States elections held on October 22nd are expected to be published at different times.

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