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Competition Commission reprimands French Madrigall publishing house
According to the Competition Commission, the French publishing group Madrigall is abusing its market power vis-à-vis the Swiss bookseller Payot.
Julius Baer increases assets under management in first ten months
Private bank Julius Baer attracted further new money and increased assets under management in the first ten months of 2024.
Novartis sets slightly higher sales targets at Investor Day
Novartis raised its previous medium-term sales growth target at the "Meet the Management" investor day.
Zurich strives for further growth and wants to increase returns
Zurich Insurance Group has set itself new, more ambitious targets for the next three years.
6.2 million dollars – for a banana(?)
In New York, someone bought a banana and adhesive tape for 6.2 million dollars. The equivalent of almost 5.
Several cars involved in traffic accident on A12 highway
Several cars were involved in a traffic accident on the A12 highway in western Switzerland on Wednesday evening.
SUVs are becoming increasingly popular in Switzerland
More than every second new car registered in Switzerland last year was an SUV. This is causing increasing problems for cities in particular.
Swiss Lotto jackpot of 36.68 million francs won
The jackpot of 36.68 francs was won in Wednesday's Swiss Lotto draw. The six correct numbers were 4, 6, 7, 10, 29 and 34, and the lucky number was 3.
Brienz GR could be relocated to Tiefencastel and Alvaneu
The Grisons village of Brienz GR, which was once again evacuated due to a rock avalanche, could be relocated to Tiefencastel GR and Alvaneu GR.
Federal Council does not want to ban paid signature collections
The Federal Council continues to oppose a ban on paid signature collections for initiatives and referendums.
Federal field shooting attracts over 135,000 people
The federal field shooting competition attracted over 135,000 shooters. This was the best result since 2009.
Crans Montana attracts investors after takeover by Vail Resort
Crans Montana has become the focus of investors following its takeover by the American ski resort operator Vail Resort.
Eva Wildi-Cortés becomes the new head of the Federal Office of Police
Eva Wildi-Cortés will be the new head of the Federal Office of Police (Fedpol) from February 1, 2025.
Federal Council relies on treaty as basis for Ukraine aid
Swiss support for the reconstruction of Ukraine is to be regulated by an international treaty.
Stahl Gerlafingen refrains from layoffs for the time being
Stahl Gerlafingen in the canton of Solothurn has decided not to cut 120 jobs for the time being.
Children’s rights ombudsman advises 1000 children and young people
The Children's Rights Ombudsperson's Office, founded in 2021, had advised 1002 children and young people in 709 cases by the end of 2023.
Declaration obligation instead of import ban for foie gras
The Federal Council rejects the popular initiative "Yes to a ban on foie gras imports" without a counter-proposal.
Switzerland takes part in NATO crisis management exercise
Switzerland is taking part in a NATO military alliance exercise on crisis management.

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