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Santésuisse Expects 8-9% Increase in Premiums
The director of the Swiss health insurance association Santésuisse, Verena Nold, has said that health insurance premiums must rise by 8-9% in 2024 in order to cover the increased health costs.
First Swiss Watchmaker Festival in Yverdon-les-Bains VD.
The Swiss Watchmaking Festival is taking place in Yverdon-les-Bains VD from Friday to Sunday.
Green Party Sets Timeline for Federal Council Candidacy
The Green Party in the Swiss Federal Assembly has set the timeline for their candidacy for the Federal Council in the upcoming December elections.
SVP Waives Criteria for Federal Council Ticket
The Swiss Social Democratic Party (SP) has decided to nominate several candidates for the Federal Council seat vacated by Alain Berset.
Rent Increases of More Than 15 Percent Are Possible
The Swiss Federal Office for Housing (BWO) has predicted a possible rent increase of over 15 percent by 2026.
President Alain Berset Praises Success of Zurich Airport
On Friday evening, Swiss President Alain Berset opened the three-day airport festival in Kloten.
National Council Commission to Strengthen Midwifery Profession
The Swiss National Council's Commission for Social Security and Health (SGK-N) has proposed a new package of measures to help reduce rising healthcare costs and associated premiums.
One Dead and Two Seriously Injured in Traffic Accident in Vaud.
A tragic accident occurred in Aclens VD on Friday morning when a car and a truck collided head-on.
Lausanne is Looking for a New Tower Watchman and Hour Crier
The city of Lausanne is looking for a new tower guard to replace Renato Häusler, who has held the position of "le guet" for over 20 years and is retiring in December.
Youth Escapee Caught in Canton of Vaud
A 16-year-old inmate of the closed educational centre Pramont in Granges VS was arrested in the canton of Vaud on Friday.
Art as a Way to Reflect on One’s Own Racism
James Baldwin's essay "Stranger in the Village" from 1963 is the starting point for the exhibition "Stranger in the Village - Racism in the Mirror of James Baldwin" at the Aargauer Kunsthaus in Switzerland.
Motorcycle Accident in Gotthard Tunnel Causes Long Lines
Three people were injured in an accident involving two motorcycles and a car in the Gotthardstrassentunnel.
Evacuated Population of Schwanden GL Cannot Return for Now
The population of the landslide-stricken village of Schwanden GL cannot return home for the time being.
Samira Marti and Samuel Bendahan at the Head of the SP Faction.
The Swiss Social Democratic Party (SP) has elected National Councillor Samira Marti (BL) and National Councillor Samuel Bendahan (VD) as the new co-presidents of its Federal House of Representatives faction.
Verdict on Killing Case at Zurich Upper Court Not Today
Today, the Zurich Higher Court has postponed its ruling in the case of a fatal shooting.
Today’s Artists Respond to Racism in Switzerland in the 1950s
The Kunsthaus Aargau is hosting the exhibition "Stranger in the Village", which reflects on the experiences of the African-American writer James Baldwin in Leukerbad in the 1950s.
Switzerland Sends Aid to Greece for Firefighting
The Swiss government has sent three army helicopters and personnel to assist with firefighting efforts in Greece.
Senate Commission to Retire 25 Leopard-2 Tanks
The Swiss Ständeratskommission has voted in favour of the proposal to decommission 25 Leopard-2 tanks that are currently stored and not in use.

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