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National Council committee still at odds over future army finances
August 13, 2024
The National Council's Security Policy Committee continues to disagree on how the additional expenditure for the army should be financed.
Campaign coffers bulging with supporters of the BVG reform
August 13, 2024
The supporters of the pension fund reform started the referendum campaign with a fuller coffers than the opponents.
Unpublished song by Udo Jürgens is released
August 13, 2024
A previously unreleased song by Udo Jürgens will be released in September. It comes from the musician's estate, according to Sony Music and Udo Jürgens Master AG.
UN office in Yemen stormed – dozens of employees taken away
August 13, 2024
The Houthi in Yemen have stormed a United Nations office in the capital Sanaa. The UN Human Rights Office in Geneva reported that 13 UN employees and more than 50 employees of aid organizations as well as an embassy employee were taken by the militia.
Axenstrasse partially reopened
August 13, 2024
The Axenstrasse in the canton of Uri has been partially reopened following the rockfall on Monday evening.
Environment Minister Rösti gives reasons for saying no to the biodiversity initiative
August 13, 2024
The Federal Council recommends that the people and the cantons vote no to the biodiversity initiative on September 22.
Running shoe company On remains on record course
August 13, 2024
The running shoe company On continued its record run in the second quarter. Sales rose sharply and margins also improved.
A third of the month’s rainfall within an hour near Brienz
August 13, 2024
During the devastating thunderstorm near Brienz BE on Monday evening, around a third of the usual monthly amount of rain fell in the region within an hour.
Mühlebach causes major destruction in the village of Brienz
August 13, 2024
A storm on Monday evening in the Bernese Oberland led to closed roads and highways and damaged buildings in various places.
Researchers call for a rethink of water management in cities
August 13, 2024
According to Swiss experts, cities need to rethink their water management. Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) say that new approaches are needed to increase resilience to increasing drought problems.
Mühlebach causes great destruction in Brienz BE
August 13, 2024
After heavy storms on Monday evening, 70 people were evacuated from their homes in Brienz BE.
Running shoe company On continues on record course after second quarter
August 13, 2024
The running shoe company On continued its record run in the second quarter. Sales rose sharply and margins also improved.
Pension fund reform is overdue for non-partisan committee
August 13, 2024
A committee of the SVP, FDP, Center Party, GLP and EVP has launched a pro-campaign for pension fund reform.
Famous St. Gallen globe with new Internet features
August 13, 2024
The famous St. Gallen globe with its sea monsters and legendary islands from the 16th century can now be viewed even better on the Internet: The free online version has been enhanced with animated content and numerous explanations.
Road and rail blocked between Grindelwald and Interlaken
August 13, 2024
The train connection between Grindelwald and Interlaken is interrupted until midnight on Tuesday.
SBB introduces bodycams for transport police officers throughout Switzerland
August 13, 2024
From September, SBB will be introducing so-called bodycams for transport police officers throughout Switzerland.
Senior citizen dies in house fire in Strengelbach AG
August 13, 2024
A 94-year-old woman died in a house fire in Strengelbach AG on Tuesday morning. Other residents of the house had tried to save the woman, but their help came too late, it was reported.
Thunderstorm capsizes numerous boats in Zug and Lucerne
August 13, 2024
The storm on Monday evening caused trees to fall and boats to capsize in the cantons of Zug and Lucerne.

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