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Ten-year-old dies in accident with bus in the canton of Vaud
Dezember 18, 2024
A ten-year-old boy was run over by a postal bus in Forel VD on Tuesday evening. Despite first aid, the victim died of his serious injuries at the scene of the accident.
Switzerland increasingly a target for people smuggling and trafficking
Dezember 18, 2024
Switzerland is increasingly being targeted by organized crime. This also applies to commercial people smuggling, the fastest growing criminal market in Europe.
Literary figure Thomas Mann is celebrated worldwide in 2025
Dezember 18, 2024
Next year, the literary world will be celebrating the 150th birthday of the writer Thomas Mann.
ABB acquires power electronics business from Gamesa Electric
Dezember 18, 2024
ABB is expanding in Spain. With the acquisition of Gamesa Electric in Spain, the technology group aims to strengthen its position in the market for power converter technology for renewable energies.
Three quarters of Swiss adults are in a couple relationship
Dezember 18, 2024
Three quarters of adults in Switzerland live in a couple. With the exception of 18 to 24-year-olds, the vast majority of couples live in a shared home, as a survey by the Federal Statistical Office for 2023 shows.
Abolition of imputed rental value clears another hurdle
Dezember 18, 2024
The abolition of the imputed rental value is one step closer. On Wednesday, the Council of States surprisingly approved the solution of a complete system change proposed by the Unification Conference by 22 votes to 15 with 6 abstentions.
The dismantling of the Mühleberg nuclear power plant is progressing well
Dezember 18, 2024
The decommissioning of the Mühleberg nuclear power plant in the canton of Bern is well underway.
War in Ukraine and energy transition drive up uranium price
Dezember 18, 2024
Uranium has become massively more expensive in recent years. This is due to the war in Ukraine, but also to the energy transition.
New Landesmuseum exhibition shows the transformation of consumption
Dezember 18, 2024
The new exhibition "Consumer Worlds" at the National Museum Zurich shows how much shopping and consumption have changed over the last 170 years.
New nuclear power plant construction is not (yet) an issue for the Swiss energy sector
Dezember 18, 2024
The energy sector is skeptical about the construction of new nuclear power plants (NPPs).
Valais man illegally collects archaeological objects
Dezember 18, 2024
A collector of archaeological objects has been arrested in Valais. The police seized numerous archaeological artifacts from him.
Raiffeisen Switzerland CEO Heinz Huber steps down unexpectedly
Dezember 18, 2024
Raiffeisen Switzerland CEO Heinz Huber is surprisingly stepping down and leaving the company at the turn of the year.
SMI review 2024: thwarted by Nestlé
Dezember 18, 2024
The Swiss stock market year 2024 will hardly go down in history as a particularly remarkable one.
Registered hooligans should no longer be able to buy tickets
Dezember 18, 2024
Anyone registered in the Hoogan hooligan database should no longer be allowed to buy tickets for sporting events.
Storm “Lothar” has changed forest management
Dezember 18, 2024
25 years after the "Lothar" storm, the Swiss forest is better prepared for such a once-in-a-century event.
Residential rents rise again slightly in November
Dezember 18, 2024
Asking rents in Switzerland rose in November. This made up for the slight decline in October.
Zurich judiciary opens proceedings against GLP politician Ameti
Dezember 18, 2024
The Zurich public prosecutor's office has opened criminal proceedings against GLP politician Sanija Ameti: it is investigating whether the 32-year-old has disturbed freedom of religion and worship.
Interest rates for fixed-rate mortgages continue to fall
Dezember 18, 2024
Interest rates for mortgages have fallen further. However, the downside potential is limited.

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