Leben in der Schweiz

Geberit maintains operating profit margin in the first half-year
Geberit generated slightly lower sales in the first half of 2024, but maintained its profit margin thanks to low raw material prices.
All-clear – regional power outage in lower Fricktal rectified
According to Alertswiss, the power outage in the Aargau municipalities of Rheinfelden, Magden, Zeiningen, Möhlin, Wallbach, Zuzgen and Mumpf in the lower Fricktal valley has been rectified.
A new million-dollar win in the Swiss Lotto draw
Swiss Lotto has crowned a new millionaire in Saturday's draw. Thanks to a six, the player wins exactly 1 million francs.
Two fatalities in head-on collision in tunnel in Bazenheid SG
A truck and three cars collided in the Wihalden Tunnel in Bazenheid SG on Wednesday morning.
Federal Council receives a lot of criticism for 13th AHV financing
The Federal Council's proposal for financing the 13th AHV scheme has met with much criticism.
Travailsuisse calls for AHV financing via wage contributions
VAT is being increased primarily to relieve the federal budget and reduce the federal contribution, Travailsuisse pointed out after the proposed financing of the 13th AHV pension was announced.
Violent crime with two fatalities in Altenrhein SG
A woman and a man were found dead in a detached house in Altenrhein SG on Wednesday afternoon.
SAV welcomes VAT financing of the 13th AHV pension
The Swiss Employers' Association (SAV) welcomes the Federal Council's proposal that the 13th AHV pension should not be financed with higher salary percentages.
Accused Ticino priest suspended from his functions
In Ticino, a priest accused of various offenses has been suspended from his duties.
SGB: Parliament should correct “errors” in 13th AHV financing
The Swiss Federation of Trade Unions (SGB) has criticized the Federal Council's proposal to finance the 13th AHV pension solely by increasing VAT.
Judiciary investigates people around Russian oligarch
The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland is investigating four people connected to the Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov.
Worker suffers life-threatening burns in fire
An Italian worker suffered serious burns in a fire at a battery manufacturer's plant in southern Ticino on Wednesday.
According to the SP, federal contributions should not be reduced
The SP rejects the reduction in federal contributions to finance the 13th AHV pension.
Fruit association predicts “pleasing” plum year
The plum harvest in 2024 is expected to be "excellent". The Swiss Fruit Association expects a production of around 3,700 tons.
Coalition opposes “damaging” expansion of the A1 at Lake Geneva
A committee of environmental and transport associations has stated that the expansion of the freeways, which will be put to the vote on November 24, is harmful.
FDP demands reliable figures and a review of the debacle
The FDP is calling for reliable, transparent and correct AHV figures before decisions are made on financing the 13th AHV pension.
Trade association welcomes proposed financing of the 13th AHV
The Swiss Trade Association (SGV) welcomes the Federal Council's decision not to increase the salary percentage to finance the 13th AHV pension.
Two Greeks caught with 15 kilos of cocaine at Zurich airport
The Zurich cantonal police found 15 kilos of cocaine on two men at Zurich Airport on Tuesday.

Verwandte Geschichten

In Kontakt bleiben

Erwähnenswert

the swiss times
Eine Produktion der UltraSwiss AG, 6340 Baar, Schweiz
Copyright © 2024 UltraSwiss AG 2024 Alle Rechte vorbehalten