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ETH researchers develop snake-like robot for disasters
November 4, 2024
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a snake-like robot that can be deployed after disasters.
Initiative for extensive abolition of wolf protection failed
November 4, 2024
A popular initiative to lift protection for wolves has failed. The initiative, launched in May 2023, demanded that wolves be allowed to be hunted all year round everywhere in Switzerland except in the Swiss National Park.
Former Aargau councillor on trial for exhibitionism in Olten SO
November 4, 2024
The trial of a 55-year-old man began on Monday morning at the Olten-Gösgen SO district court.
Valais votes on climate law
November 4, 2024
The people of Valais will vote on the cantonal climate law on November 24. In particular, it stipulates that the canton must achieve zero CO2 emissions by 2040.
“OneLog” is back in operation
November 4, 2024
The "OneLog" service used by numerous Swiss media outlets resumed operations on Monday following a hacker attack.
Researchers from ETH and Empa honored for abdominal sensor
November 4, 2024
A team of researchers from Empa and ETH Zurich has received an award for a sensor called "SensAL".
SPD leadership still sees chances of compromise in the German coalition dispute
November 4, 2024
In the bitter dispute between the German "traffic light" coalition over economic and financial policy, the SPD leadership still sees room for compromise.
Young asylum seekers are more likely to complete an apprenticeship
November 4, 2024
More than half of asylum seekers between the ages of 16 and 25 are now in training.
Swiss hotel industry has fewer guests in September
November 4, 2024
Swiss hotels had lower occupancy rates in September than in the previous year. Looking at the year as a whole, however, the industry remains on course to beat last year's record.
Cave diver dies in an accident in the Blenio Valley in Ticino
November 4, 2024
A cave diver had a fatal accident at the weekend in the Blenio Valley in Ticino. According to the Ticino cantonal police on Monday, the man had an accident in the cave at the source of the Brenno river.
Prices for residential property rose in the third quarter
November 4, 2024
Prices for residential property in Switzerland rose slightly in the third quarter of 2024.
80-year-old man in Valais probably killed by family member
November 4, 2024
An 80-year-old man was killed on Sunday in Sierre VS. His 77-year-old wife was seriously injured.
One in five children regularly experience psychological violence from their parents
November 4, 2024
One in five children in Switzerland regularly experiences psychological violence and one in three has already witnessed psychological violence between parents.
Former Aargau councillor stands trial for exhibitionism
November 4, 2024
As of today, Monday, a former member of the Aargau Grand Council of the Center has to answer to the Olten-Gösgen SO district court for multiple exhibitionism, among other things.
Federal Councillor should not express preference for Trump, according to Rösti
November 3, 2024
On Sunday evening, Federal Councillor Albert Rösti halfway distanced himself from his statement that he would "rather lean towards" Donald Trump as US president.
34-year-old Swiss man found dead in Jakarta
November 3, 2024
A 34-year-old Swiss national has been found dead in his room in Jakarta. The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs is aware of the death, as reported by the Keystone-SDA news agency on Sunday.
Man is hit by train in Lützelflüh-Goldbach BE and dies
November 3, 2024
A young man was hit and fatally injured by a train in Lützelflüh-Goldbach BE on Sunday morning.
Start to November with record temperatures in the mountains
November 3, 2024
The month of November has started with new temperature records in the Swiss mountains.

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