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Swisslos website overloaded when numbers are drawn
Februar 29, 2024
The website of the Swiss lottery company Swisslos reported problems immediately after Wednesday evening's draw.
Councillor of States Thierry Burkart runs again for FDP presidency
Februar 29, 2024
Aargau Council of States member Thierry Burkart is standing for another two-year term as President of the FDP despite his party's election defeat in October 2023.
Swiss economy grew below average in 2023
Februar 29, 2024
The Swiss economy felt the effects of the international economic slowdown in the fourth quarter and grew only slightly.
No higher voter turnout after information from “Citizens’ Council”
Februar 29, 2024
If voters drawn at random inform their fellow citizens, they are better informed about the proposed vote.
Manor plans to close two locations in Ticino
Februar 29, 2024
The department store chain Manor is planning to close two locations in Ticino by spring 2025.
Parliament calls for a national cancer plan
Februar 29, 2024
Parliament is calling for a national plan to combat cancer. After the Council of States, the National Council also adopted a motion to this effect on Thursday - by 128 votes to 54 with one abstention.
UN: Gaza war is “carnage” – Hamas authority: more than 30,000 dead
Februar 29, 2024
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has described the ongoing attacks in the Gaza Strip as "carnage".
Industry sees first rays of hope in ongoing dry spell
Februar 29, 2024
The Swiss tech industry has had a difficult year. However, there are the first rays of hope: the industry association Swissmem hopes that the downturn will bottom out in a few months.
Nemo represents Switzerland with “The Code” at the ESC in Malmö
Februar 29, 2024
Switzerland is sending Nemo to Malmö for this year's Eurovision Song Contest (ESC).
Stricter rules for tobacco advertising are currently not capable of winning a majority
Februar 29, 2024
Parliament continues to struggle with new restrictions on tobacco advertising. A bill to implement the tobacco advertising ban initiative adopted by the people and cantons failed in the National Council on Thursday due to opposition from the SVP, SP and Greens - at least for the time being.
Openair St. Gallen announces 12 more bands for main stages
Februar 29, 2024
Openair St. Gallen has completed the program for the main stages with twelve additional artists.
GDP per capita down slightly in 2023
Februar 29, 2024
Switzerland's gross domestic product (GDP) increased in 2023. However, per capita economic output fell slightly last year due to the increase in the population.
Federal Council must make improvements to national address service
Februar 29, 2024
The National Council does not want a national address service for the time being.
Parliament wants integrated flood risk management
Februar 29, 2024
The Swiss parliament is responding to climate change and settlement growth in Switzerland.
Council of States withdraws ambitions for the revised CO2 Act
Februar 29, 2024
The Councils have not yet reached agreement on the revised CO2 Act for the period from 2025.
Swiss in favor of federal road safety measures
Februar 29, 2024
The Swiss population supports the "Via sicura" road safety program of the Federal Roads Office (Astra).
Rising wages for retail employees
Februar 29, 2024
Minimum wages in the retail sector have risen again for 2024. Agreement was also reached in the CLA negotiations with the social partners.
Financial Stability Board recommends stricter supervision of UBS
Februar 29, 2024
The global financial stability board FSB recommends stricter supervisory rules for the major bank UBS.

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