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Savings mandate from the Thurgau parliament puts the government in a tight spot
The Thurgau cantonal parliament has put its state apparatus in a bind. Following a budget process in which the government has already implemented drastic savings and cutback measures, it has handed the government an additional cost-cutting hammer.
Federal Council considers Hezbollah ban “inappropriate”
The Federal Council does not want to ban the Islamist Shiite militia Hezbollah. It rejects the corresponding demand of the responsible parliamentary committees and describes a ban as "inappropriate".
Lindt brings Dubai chocolate to more locations
After the Dubai chocolate caused a run on the Lindt chocolate factory in Kilchberg ZH in Switzerland two weeks ago, the chocolate producer is following suit: More of the handmade bars will be available at various points of sale from Saturday, Lindt & Sprüngli announced on Thursday.
Financial sector remains important for the Swiss economy
The financial sector remains a major pillar of the Swiss economy. In addition to basic services (bank accounts, loans, insurance) in Switzerland, the sector makes a substantial contribution to exports.
2300-year-old coin discovered at Augusta Raurica in Augst BL
A bronze coin from the 3rd century BC has been discovered during emergency excavations in the Roman town of Augusta Raurica in Augst BL.
Confederation takes further measures due to poor bread grain harvest
Farmers have been able to harvest less bread grain in Switzerland this year than they have for a quarter of a century.
Non-partisan alliance prepares a family time initiative
A non-partisan alliance is relaunching the call for family time and is planning a federal popular initiative on the subject.
Job cuts and savings program at the Olma trade fairs
The share capital targeted by Olma Messen has not yet been reached. Now the company is announcing cost-cutting measures and a reduction of ten jobs.
Transa takes over Yosemite mountain sports business
Transa Backpacking AG is strengthening its presence in French-speaking Switzerland with the acquisition of the Yosemite mountain sports stores.
Federal Council does not want to further tighten wolf regulation for the time being
The cantons should not be given more powers to authorize the shooting of wolves for the time being.
Swisscom commissions first Nvidia supercomputer for AI
Six months after the announcement, the time has come: Swisscom is putting the first Nvidia supercomputers for AI applications (known as SuperPods) into operation in Switzerland.
Canton of Zurich and SBB want to test automated public transport in the countryside
The canton of Zurich and SBB want to test self-driving public transport in the countryside.
Construction of the alpine solar power plant in Klosters can begin
Construction of the alpine solar power plant at the Klosters-Madrisa mountain railroad at an altitude of 2000 meters can begin.
Costs for rail expansion by 2035 significantly higher than previously planned
The expansion of the rail infrastructure up to 2035 will be significantly more expensive than previously planned.
Stadler Rail builds new trains for the Bern-Solothurn regional transport network
Stadler Rail has landed a new order. Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn (RBS) has ordered 20 new three-car multiple units from the train manufacturer.
Claude Maurer becomes Chief Economist of BAK Economics
Claude Maurer will take over the position of Chief Economist at BAK Economics on December 1, 2024.
SPS receives building permits for Jelmoli building and “Yond Campus”
The real estate group SPS Swiss Prime Site can now start work on the conversion of the Jelmoli building.
Increased risk of suicide among men with traditional role models
Men with a traditional role model have an increased risk of suicide. However, not all men are equally at risk.

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