Leben in der Schweiz

Stable business in the household appliances sector in the second quarter
The mood in the household appliance industry hardly changed in the second quarter compared to the previous quarter.
Human Rights Council: Switzerland introduces resolution on demonstrations
At the four-week session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland introduced a resolution on the promotion and protection of human rights during peaceful demonstrations.
Intelligence service keeps a low profile on Russian attack plans
Following the revelation of possible attack plans by the Russian government against the head of the German armaments company Rheinmetall, the Federal Intelligence Service is keeping a low profile on the threat situation for employees of armaments companies in Switzerland.
Core company drags Lufthansa Group down
Major problems at the core brand are ruining the Lufthansa Group's balance sheet.
SBB renovates its Astoro fleet used in north-south traffic
After 3.2 million kilometers on the rails, SBB is renovating its 19 Astoro compositions.
Ems-Chemie makes up for weak demand with new business
The specialty chemicals group Ems posted a lower turnover in the first half of 2024, but earned slightly more.
Catalan separatist leader returns to Spain
The influential Catalan separatist leader Marta Rovira is back in Spain after more than six years in exile in Switzerland.
Foundation supervisory authority wants WEF to comment on allegations
The Swiss Federal Supervisory Board for Foundations has requested a statement from the World Economic Forum regarding allegations of discrimination against the World Economic Forum, which takes place in Davos GR.
Translation tools cause concern for journalists in French-speaking Switzerland
Artificial intelligence (AI) is both an opportunity and a challenge for the media industry.
Apple Vision Pro goes on sale in Germany
Apple's Vision Pro computer glasses have been available to buy in some European countries since today.
Comparison platform Comparis is considered an insurance intermediary
The online comparison platform Comparis is to be classified as an insurance intermediary due to the services it offers.
Security detention for Gambian ex-interior minister Sonko extended
The preventive detention of former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko has been extended until August 15.
Pink Floyd drummer Mason breathes new life into the legend
At the age of 80, Nick Mason is back in Montreux. The drummer and co-founder of the legendary English rock band Pink Floyd was a guest at a workshop on Thursday.
Prices for single-family homes rise slightly in the second quarter
Prices for single-family homes rose slightly in the second quarter of 2024. In contrast, prices for condominiums stagnated, although there were significant regional differences.
Injured when scaffolding collapses in Lausanne
Several people were injured in the partial collapse of scaffolding in Prilly VD, west of Lausanne, on Friday.
65 youth orchestras from all over the world meet and compete in Zurich
65 orchestras with over 2500 young people will be performing in the city of Zurich this weekend: As part of the Zurich World Youth Music Festival, they will compete in competitions, parade through the Bahnhofstrasse and celebrate in the Hallenstadion and Münsterhof.
Solar energy will soon cover over ten percent of electricity demand
This year, solar energy is set to cover more than ten percent of Switzerland's total electricity requirements for the first time.
ETH Board wants to triple fees for foreign students
The ETH Board wants to triple the fees for foreign students. It voted in favor of this at its last meeting, as announced on Friday.

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