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Scholz dampens expectations for Ukraine peace conference

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has tempered expectations for the Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland in June.

Alcon grows slightly less strongly than expected in the first quarter

Alcon continued to increase its sales and net profit in the first quarter of 2023.

Pro-Palestine protest challenges universities in Bern, Basel, Fribourg

The protest by pro-Palestinian circles kept the university managements in Bern, Basel and Fribourg on their toes on Monday.

University of Geneva files criminal complaint for trespassing

The University of Geneva (UNIGE) has filed a criminal complaint for trespassing in connection with the occupation of buildings by pro-Palestinian students.

David Garrett interprets Taylor Swift

Star violinist David Garrett is dedicating his new project to very fresh pop songs and hits from the past 25 years or so.

Lidl Switzerland appoints new head of real estate

Lidl Switzerland has appointed Tobias Eggli as Head of Real Estate as of June 1. In this role, he will also be a member of the retailer's Executive Board.

Foreign Minister Cassis travels to Council of Europe ministerial meeting

The war in Ukraine and a framework agreement on artificial intelligence are the focus of the upcoming Council of Europe ministerial meeting in Strasbourg.

Biel’s Stapi Fehr is annoyed with President Müller

The Mayor of Biel/Bienne, Erich Fehr (SP), reacted angrily on Monday afternoon to a comment made by the President of the Bernese Government, Philippe Müller (FDP), on the X online portal.

UBS CEO wants to present successor like last time

UBS boss Sergio Ermotti would like to present a suitable CEO candidate when he leaves in a few years' time.

University of Bern does not accept occupation

The University of Bern does not accept the occupation of rooms by pro-Palestinian students.

According to his own statements, the accused was blinded by the money

In the drug trial before the Lucerne Criminal Court, the accused admitted to the cocaine trafficking he was accused of.

A1 entrance temporarily closed after “Astra Bridge” breakdown

A breakdown occurred during the relocation of the mobile construction site bridge "Astra Bridge" on Monday night.

Diver almost has an accident while salvaging the “Säntis” off Romanshorn

An accident almost occurred on Saturday during work on the planned salvage of the steamship Säntis from the bottom of Lake Constance.

Up to 800,000 people watched Nemo’s ESC victory on SRF

Up to 800,000 viewers watched Nemo's victory in the final show of the Eurovision Song Contest on all SRF platforms.

Center-left committee campaigns for premium relief and cost brakes

"Two yeses against the cost shock": with this slogan, a center-left committee is campaigning for a yes to the SP's premium relief initiative and also to the center party's cost brake initiative.

Pro-Palestine protest now also at the universities of Basel and Freiburg

The student pro-Palestine protests in Switzerland have spread. On Monday, premises at the universities of Basel and Fribourg were also occupied.

Africa demands sanctions against biopiracy

The group of African countries has called for sanctions against companies or countries that violate the provisions of the planned treaty to prevent biopiracy.

Kapo St. Gallen checks tuned cars on its own test bench

The St. Gallen cantonal police have built a performance test bench for tuned vehicles.

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