Leben in der Schweiz

Spring temperatures in Ticino and gale-force winds in the Alps
Gale-force winds in the north and record temperatures in the south: the weather in Switzerland had it all on Saturday.
Man sentenced to 14 years in prison after shooting in Rickenbach TG
The district court of Münchwilen TG has sentenced a 35-year-old waiter to 14 years in prison.
Spring-like temperatures in Ticino
The northerly foehn brought some spring-like temperatures to Ticino on Saturday. By midday, 22 degrees had already been measured in Biasca and 20.
Matterhorn Gotthard Railway suspends operations due to strong winds
The Matterhorn Gotthard Railway suspended operations between Andermatt UR and Disentis GR on Saturday until the end of service due to strong winds.
Driver injured by fallen trees in Siebnen SZ
A 59-year-old driver was trapped in his car by fallen trees in Siebnen SZ on Friday evening.
SMI companies emit an average of 21 million tons of CO2
The companies in the Swiss Market Index (SMI) emit an average of 21 million tons of CO2 per year.
Passenger numbers at Zurich Airport higher than before the coronavirus pandemic
Air traffic at Zurich Airport has put the coronavirus pandemic behind it, even at Christmas time.
Ex-CEO of Credit Suisse at the head of the opposition party
The Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire (PDCI) elected the former head of Credit Suisse, Tidjane Thiam, as its new chairman on Friday.
No strike on Saturday in Geneva at ground handler Dnata
The employees of the ground handling company Dnata at Geneva Airport will not go on strike on Saturday.
Switzerland supports UN resolution on humanitarian aid
Switzerland supported the resolution adopted by the UN Security Council on Friday to increase humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
Coeur à coeur campaign collects over 4.3 million francs for children
The Coeur à Coeur campaign in French-speaking Switzerland raised over 4.3 million francs in the week just ended.
New expert opinion on the landslide in Bondo GR brings a turnaround
In a new report on the Bondo landslide, a geologist has come to the conclusion that the authorities took an "unacceptable risk" by not closing the hiking trails in advance.
Thun court sentences man to over 17 years for murder
The regional court of first instance in Thun has sentenced a 39-year-old man from Basel for the murder of a former sexual partner.
Dollar sinks to multi-year low against the franc
On Friday, the US dollar traded at its weakest level against the Swiss franc since the minimum euro exchange rate was abandoned in 2015.
Swiss Protestant Church investigates cases of abuse
The Protestant Reformed Church of Switzerland (EKS) sees a need for action and wants to address its cases of sexualized violence.
Markus Mäder becomes Switzerland’s top security chief
After problems with recruitment, the Federal Council has found a head for the new State Secretariat for Security Policy in time for the start at the beginning of January.
Switzerland adds around 140 more names to Ukraine sanctions list
Switzerland has added further individuals, companies and organizations to its sanctions list in connection with the Russian attack on Ukraine.
Murderer of au pair Lucie found dead in Lenzburg JVA AG
The convicted murderer of the 16-year-old au pair girl Lucie was found dead in his cell in the Lenzburg correctional facility (JVA) on Thursday morning.

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