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Switzerland’s electricity consumption decreased in 2023
April 18, 2024
Electricity consumption in Switzerland has fallen: In 2023, 1.7 percent less electricity was consumed in this country than in the previous year.
Zurich High Court deals with case of “tormenting parents”
April 18, 2024
Today, Thursday, two "tormenting parents" are standing before the Zurich High Court.
Demand for Saron mortgages collapses in the first quarter
April 17, 2024
The key interest rate cut by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) in March had a dampening effect on interest rates for Saron mortgages.
Earthquake of magnitude 3.1 near Radolfzell in southern Germany
April 17, 2024
Late on Wednesday evening, the earth shook near Radolfzell in southern Germany with a magnitude of around 3.
Civic activists want to cut UNRWA funding altogether
April 17, 2024
At the next meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council (APK-N), the conservative parties apparently want to submit a motion to cancel the funds to the Palestinian aid organization UNRWA.
Hundreds of people attend information event on federal asylum center
April 17, 2024
The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) is making a new attempt at a federal asylum center in the canton of Schwyz.
Swiss flights to Beirut remain suspended until the end of April
April 17, 2024
No Swiss flights to Beirut up to and including April 30. This was decided by the airline on Wednesday.
National Council rejects stricter climate rules for the National Bank
April 17, 2024
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) does not have to comply with any new rules on climate and environmental risks in the conduct of its monetary policy.
National Council wants better protection from wolves with “wolf-free zones”
April 17, 2024
The National Council wants to improve protection against wolves. On Wednesday, it adopted two motions from the Center Group, which call for areas without wolves and simpler support for herd protection, among other things.
To Germany for 360,000 euros – major raid against rich people smugglers
April 17, 2024
The lure was advertising for a "world-class healthcare system" and the best education: With a major raid in eight federal states, the police have broken up an internationally active smuggling gang that specialized in rich people from China and Oman.
National Council wants to restrict the right of associations to complain about residential buildings
April 17, 2024
In future, associations will no longer be allowed to lodge complaints against smaller residential construction projects in building areas.
Federal prosecutor demands high penalties in 1MDB trial
April 17, 2024
In the 1MDB trial in Bellinzona, the federal prosecutor has demanded a prison sentence of ten years for the head of Petrosaudi and nine years for his right-hand man.
Two Freiburg media companies examine joint web platform
April 17, 2024
The two media companies Mediaparc and St-Paul Médias, both active in the canton of Fribourg, are examining the possibility of a joint web platform.
Criminal investigation against a prison officer in Ticino
April 17, 2024
The public prosecutor's office in Ticino has opened a criminal investigation against a prison officer at a cantonal penal institution.
Need in Gaza: United Nations asks for billions for aid operations
April 17, 2024
According to the UN emergency aid office OCHA, billions are needed this year to supply the suffering population of the Gaza Strip and the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Investigators: Rich foreigners smuggled into Germany for years
April 17, 2024
According to the investigators, the suspected criminal smuggling of rich foreigners to Germany had been going on for several years.
Middle East conflict also affects Swiss companies, says chief economist
April 17, 2024
The current year is characterized by uncertainty, both with regard to the situation in the Middle East and the US presidential election in November.
Postponement of the “Astra Bridge” delayed due to weather conditions
April 17, 2024
Due to the rain, there was a slight delay in the installation of the road surface and therefore also in the relocation of the "Astra Bridge" on the A1 between Kirchberg BE and Luterbach SO on Wednesday.

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