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Federal Court rejects appeal by Zurich “prostitution site driver”

The 14-year prison sentence against the "hustling driver" remains in place. The Federal Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal of the young man who knocked down and critically injured a policewoman in Zurich.

Rail traffic between Brig and Domodossola is running normally again

Rail traffic between Brig VS and the northern Italian town of Domodossola will be running normally again from this Thursday.

Popular destinations over the Christmas period

Flying away over Christmas and New Year is popular with the Swiss. This festive season, travelers were able to fly to several new destinations from Zurich.

Flight volume in Zurich still 10 percent below pre-corona level

The volume of traffic at Zurich Airport increased again in 2023: Compared to the previous year, the increase amounted to 14.

Swiss stock market ignites New Year’s fireworks thanks to heavyweights

On the Swiss stock exchange, the stock market year 2024 began on Wednesday with significant price gains.

Mood in Swiss industry subdued at the end of the year

The mood in Swiss industry remained subdued at the end of the year. Although the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) improved slightly in December, it remained below the growth threshold for the twelfth month.

Pro Natura names polecat animal of the year 2024

The polecat is the animal of the year 2024. According to the nature conservation organization Pro Natura, the species, which belongs to the marten family, is intended to promote well-connected cultural landscapes with plenty of places to hide.

BNP Paribas wants to compensate customers of Swiss franc loans

Around 4,400 customers who took out Swiss franc mortgage loans with the major French bank BNP Paribas can hope to receive compensation.

Former Federal Councillor Villiger: Switzerland’s political engine has misfired

In the opinion of former Federal Councillor Kaspar Villiger, Switzerland's political engine has suddenly stopped running.

Swiss cancels flights to and from Beirut on Wednesday

The airline Swiss has canceled flights to and from Beirut on Wednesday. The reason is the security situation in the Lebanese capital.

Rega with over 220 missions over the long New Year weekend

Over the past New Year weekend, Rega was called out more than 220 times. This corresponds to an increase of 25 percent compared with the turn of the year 22/23.

Grisons mountain railroads off to a good start in winter

The mountain railroads in Graubünden have started the winter season with 20.6 percent more first-time admissions by the end of 2023.

More than 20 wolves killed in Valais since the beginning of December

Since the introduction of the revised Hunting and Protection Ordinance in December 2023, 21 wolves have been killed in Valais.

Swiss literature: New publications in January 2024

Prose, spoken word, essays and poetry by Swiss authors and writers who live in Switzerland: The Keystone-SDA news agency has selected new works that will provide food for thought in January.

Confederation expects welfare gains after customs duties are lifted

The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) expects the abolition of Swiss customs duties on industrial products to result in a total annual welfare gain of over CHF 860 million.

Marmorata trout named fish of the year 2024

The Swiss Fishing Association SFV has named the Marmorata trout as Fish of the Year 2024.

US jazz pianist Les McCann dies

The American jazz pianist, singer and composer Les McCann is dead. He died on Friday at the age of 88 in a hospital in Los Angeles, as the New York Times reported, citing his long-time manager Alan Abrahams.

Israel is fighting on several fronts – The night at a glance

While Israel's army continues to engage in fierce fighting with the Islamist Hamas in the Gaza Strip, a national crisis is looming at home.

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