Leben in der Schweiz

Skills shortage reaches new record level in 2023
The shortage of qualified specialists has become even more acute this year. According to the skills shortage index published by recruitment agency Adecco, the situation is more serious than ever before.
“Monsterbank” is the Swiss-German word of the year
The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) has chosen "Monsterbank" as the Swiss-German word of the year.
52-year-old stands trial in Zurich for million-dollar fraud
A 52-year-old Swiss man is alleged to have defrauded Zurich University Hospital and two private companies of almost CHF 3 million.
Lucky man wins a five-year pension thanks to Eurodreams
A lucky person won a monthly pension of 2222 francs for five years on Thursday evening thanks to Eurodreams.
Afghan man brought before Biel court for murder of his wife
An Afghan has been on trial at the regional court in Biel BE since Monday. He is accused of stabbing his wife to death out of jealousy in an asylum shelter in Büren an der Aare.
New Geneva Council of States member Mauro Poggia moves closer to SVP
Mauro Poggia, the new MCG Councillor of States in Geneva, is moving closer to the SVP parliamentary group.
Spiess-Hegglin takes Switzerland to the European Court of Justice
Former Zug politician Jolanda Spiess-Hegglin has brought an action against Switzerland before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in the dispute over a controversial book on the 2014 Zug Landammann celebration.
Novartis sells CellforCure to French company Seqens
Novartis is selling its French production site for cell therapies CellforCure. The Basel-based pharmaceutical giant is selling the unit to the supplier Seqens for an undisclosed amount.
Multi-year prison sentences for Basel bombers
The Federal Criminal Court has sentenced two Basel residents to prison terms of 60 and 74 months.
Trade union complaint against Covid demo ban in Strasbourg off the table
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) will not intervene in an application brought by Geneva trade unions against the ban on demonstrations introduced in Switzerland during the coronavirus pandemic.
New Geneva Council of States member Mauro Poggia works with SVP
Mauro Poggia, the new member of the Council of States in Geneva, is working together with the SVP parliamentary group.
Possible government replacement election in Basel-Stadt on March 3, 2024
The Basel government has scheduled a possible by-election to the cantonal council and the presidency for March 3, 2024.
Federal government to publish more details on vaccine procurement
The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) was too cautious when it published partially redacted federal contracts with Covid-19 vaccine suppliers in August 2022.
52-year-old must stand trial in Zurich for million-dollar fraud
A 52-year-old Swiss man is alleged to have defrauded Zurich University Hospital and two private companies of almost CHF 3 million.
51-year-old must stand trial in Zurich for million-dollar fraud
A 52-year-old Swiss man is alleged to have defrauded Zurich University Hospital and two private companies of almost CHF 3 million.
Billionaire Kühne examines takeover of the Elbtower after Signa crisis
Logistics billionaire Klaus-Michael Kühne is considering investing in the Elbtower skyscraper project in Hamburg's Hafencity.
WHO wants to put health at the center of the World Climate Conference
The World Health Organization (WHO) wants to put the health of the world's population at the heart of the COP28 world climate conference in Dubai from Thursday.
Army takes part in NATO cyber exercise
This week, the Swiss Armed Forces are once again taking part in the NATO "Cyber Coalition" exercise to defend against cyber attacks.

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