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The origin of Black Friday
The discount battles surrounding the most important shopping day of the year are just around the corner again.
Dark clouds hover over Black Friday
Christmas treats and decorations have been on display at Swiss retailers for weeks.
Swiss Post expects slightly lower parcel volumes at the end of the year in 2023
Black Friday, Cyber Monday and then Christmas shopping: Mr. and Mrs. Swiss go on another shopping spree at the end of the year.
Landmine report: Number of victims in Ukraine has increased tenfold
In Ukraine, ten times as many people were killed or injured by landmines and explosive remnants of war as a result of Russia's war of aggression in 2022 than in the previous year.
McDonald’s wants to accelerate the pace of expansion in Switzerland
Six new restaurants per year: that is the goal of McDonald's Switzerland boss Lara Skripitsky.
Roche drug Tecentriq should also be allowed to be administered subcutaneously
The pharmaceutical company Roche could significantly shorten the treatment of cancer patients in the future.
Sex therapist “Dr. Ruth” becomes anti-loneliness ambassador
German-born sex therapist Ruth Westheimer (95) is the new anti-loneliness ambassador for the US state of New York.
Sommaruga receives honorary political prize
Former Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga has been awarded the "Trailblazer Award" political prize of honor in Reykjavik.
Zurich Airport back to pre-crisis level in October
For the first time, the same number of passengers flew through Zurich Airport in October as before the coronavirus pandemic.
Mobile doctors discontinue services – Canton Aargau is under pressure
The company Mobile Ärzte AG, which offered a 24-hour emergency and home visit service in several cantons, has gone bankrupt and had to close down.
Those involved in the scuffle blame each other
On Monday, the judges of the Lucerne Criminal Court questioned six of the eight people involved in a fatal fight that took place in Geuensee.
Hospital without oxygen – dramatic situation in Gaza
As the Israeli army continues its attacks in the fight against the Islamist Hamas in Gaza, the situation in the hospitals there is becoming increasingly dramatic.
Germany extends border controls with Switzerland again
Berlin is extending border controls with Switzerland. The decision was made last Monday at a meeting between Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the minister presidents of the federal states, as the German authorities announced at the request of Keystone-SDA.
Russian arms manufacturer sold machines – indictment
The managing director of a company from Baden-Württemberg has been charged with selling machines for the series production of sniper rifles to a Russian weapons manufacturer despite trade restrictions.
UN flags at half-mast for 101 staff killed in Gaza
The flags of many United Nations offices around the world were lowered to half-mast on Monday to commemorate the 101 UN staff members killed so far in the Gaza war.
Federal Councillor Baume-Schneider opens exchange week in Zurich
Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider (SP) opened the first national exchange week at the National Museum in Zurich on Monday.
Mohamed Almusibli becomes new director of Kunsthalle Basel
Swiss curator Mohamed Almusibli is to become the new director of Kunsthalle Basel.
Berlin will soon decide again on border controls with Switzerland
Germany is likely to decide this week whether to extend controls at the border with Switzerland once again.

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