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Supervisory authority identifies shortcomings in personnel policy in the intelligence service

According to the supervisory authority, there are some serious shortcomings in the personnel management and leadership of the Federal Intelligence Service (FIS).

Finma approves ZKB emergency plan – Postfinance still has to deliver

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority Finma has scrutinized the emergency and stabilization plans of domestically oriented systemically important banks.

Fewer mountain accidents but more mountain fatalities last year

Last year, 114 people had fatal accidents in the Swiss mountains. Almost two thirds of them were foreigners.

Swiss literature: New publications in April 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 April.

Criminal investigation opened against Ticino cantonal councillor

The public prosecutor's office in Ticino has opened a criminal investigation into a member of the cantonal government.

VAT increase hardly causes prices to rise

The VAT increase at the beginning of this year has not been reflected in the majority of prices.

Exports of Swiss sweets on the rise

More sweets were exported from Switzerland last year. Exports of Swiss "sugar confectionery" increased significantly in 2023.

Canton of Vaud closes 2023 accounts with a deficit

The Vaud cantonal accounts show a deficit of CHF 39 million for 2023. This is the first time since 2004 that the canton has been in the red.

Uri Greens stand by popular initiative “Isleten for all”

The Green Party of Uri has spoken out against the redimensioned marina project by investor Samih Sawiris in Isleten UR.

Researchers want to build control systems for buildings from old smartphones

Swiss researchers want to control buildings with disused smartphones. The aim is to avoid having to manufacture new, CO2-intensive computer chips for control units, as Empa announced on Tuesday.

City of Zurich presents ninth positive financial statements in a row

Tax revenue is booming in the city of Zurich: the bottom line in the 2023 annual accounts is therefore a plus of CHF 231 million.

Single-family house prices up by a quarter in five years

For many people, the dream of owning their own home is moving further and further away.

Switzerland has the highest level of life satisfaction in Europe

According to the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), Switzerland had the highest level of life satisfaction of all European countries in 2022.

Schwyz cheese dairy operator charged with involuntary manslaughter

The public prosecutor's office in Schwyz has brought charges against a former cheese dairy operator in 20 cases in summary proceedings.

Elections become a nail-biter for Bern’s mayor

Bern's mayor Alec von Graffenried must fear for his third term in office. The Green is being challenged by the SP.

Bleak prospects for Germany’s free-living bison herd

The prospects for Germany's only free-living bison herd and the once Europe-wide acclaimed species conservation project are bleak.

Series on the demise of CS honored at Swiss photography awards

From the downfall of Credit Suisse to hobbyhorse races: The images in the "Swiss Press Photo" Awards 2024 cover a wide range of topics.

Galenica and Axa join forces for advice in pharmacies

Healthcare group Galenica and insurer Axa are joining forces to promote the pharmacy as the first port of call for health issues.

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