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Nando von Arb nominated again for the Children’s and Youth Book Prize
Five books in three national languages have made it onto the shortlist for the Children's and Young Adult Book Prize 2024.
“Pretty” good mood in the book trade despite a difficult year
As expected, sales in the Swiss-German book market stagnated in 2023. However, the mood among booksellers is "pretty good", according to a survey.
Five books nominated for the Children’s and Youth Book Prize 2024
Five books in three national languages have made it onto the shortlist for the Children's and Young People's Book Prize 2024.
EPP elects von der Leyen as top candidate
Ursula von der Leyen is the official candidate of the European political party family EPP for a second term as President of the EU Commission.
Federal Council takes positive stock of last legislative period
In the last legislative period, the Federal Council completed three quarters of the business announced.
National Council wants action plan against racism and anti-Semitism
The federal government should work with the cantons to develop a strategy and an action plan against racism.
Half of the federal data stolen from Xplain sensitive
In the cyberattack by the hacker group "Play" on the IT company Xplain in May 2023, over 9,000 data objects from the Federal Administration were stolen and subsequently published on the darknet.
Avalanche victim from Saas-Grund VS was 61-year-old German
The skier who died in an avalanche last Saturday in Saas-Grund in Valais was a 61-year-old German.
Welfare funds to be given more room for maneuver
The National Council wants to give company welfare funds more room for maneuver. Until now, these foundations have mainly provided benefits in the event of old age, death and disability.
Swiss CEO sees no management vacuum
Swiss CEO Dieter Vranckx, who is leaving the Swiss airline in the summer to join the parent company Lufthansa, sees no problem with the upcoming management change.
Strong demand for tickets gives Lufthansa one of its best years
The return of the desire to travel and higher ticket prices have given Lufthansa the third-highest profit in its history in day-to-day business in 2023.
Globi visits the National Museum in Zurich in the 98th volume
In the 98th volume of "Globi in the Museum", the blue bird receives a sword as a gift.
Swiss does not yet see a return in demand for business travel
During the coronavirus pandemic, meetings were suddenly held online and moved to virtual space.
Council of States clarifies restrictions on list combinations
The Council of States is seeking clarification on how list combinations could be restricted in the next National Council elections.
Documentary “Prisoners of Fate”: In the waiting loop of the asylum system
In "Prisoners of Fate", Mehdi Sahebi documents the uncertain everyday life of refugees in the mills of the local asylum system.
Unemployment rate falls slightly in February
The number of unemployed people in Switzerland fell slightly in February. The rate now stands at 2.
Swiss reports highest profit in its history
Last year, Swiss returned to pre-pandemic revenue levels for the first time. The airline even set a new record for operating profit.
Council of States skeptical about reparation mechanism
The Council of States has not given the Federal Council any instructions in the discussion on the possible confiscation of Russian state assets for the reconstruction of Ukraine.

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