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10 hydrogen cars in nine months
November 2, 2024
In the first nine months of the year, only 10 new hydrogen cars were registered in Switzerland.
Without a relief package, Keller-Sutter threatens a tax increase
November 2, 2024
Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter has defended the planned adjustment of tax benefits for capital withdrawals from pension plans.
Sanitas CEO calls for more personal responsibility in the healthcare system
November 2, 2024
Sanitas CEO Andreas Schönenberger wants to focus more on the personal responsibility of the insured.
Robbery at petrol station in Novazzano
November 1, 2024
Two unknown robbers held up a petrol station in Novazzano TI on Friday evening. At gunpoint, they forced an employee to hand over the contents of the till.
Ticino and Uri agree on the operation of the Lucendro power plant
November 1, 2024
After many years of negotiations, the cantonal governments of Uri and Ticino reached an agreement on Friday regarding the future operation of the Lucendro power plant.
No cash withdrawals and no e-banking due to disruption at Postfinance
November 1, 2024
A technical fault at the financial services provider Postfinance caused problems throughout Switzerland on Friday afternoon.
New paper could fuel discussion about German “traffic lights”
November 1, 2024
In the midst of the "traffic light" coalition's dispute over the right course in German economic and financial policy, a new policy paper by Finance Minister and FDP leader Christian Lindner has become public.
Missing hiker recovered dead in the Pilatus massif
November 1, 2024
A hiker who had been missing in the Pilatus massif since Thursday was found dead on Friday.
Bernese astronomers impart knowledge in Morocco
November 1, 2024
From November 7 to 17, astronomers from the University of Bern and the University of Cadi Ayyad in Marrakech will be touring Morocco in two light aircraft.
Trial scheduled for the murder of an Egyptian diplomat
November 1, 2024
The trial of a man and a woman accused of murdering an Egyptian diplomat will take place in the Federal Criminal Court on December 2.
Parmelin wants to ease the administrative burden on farms from 2026
November 1, 2024
Less bureaucracy for farms: this was the motto of Agriculture Minister Guy Parmelin's meeting with stakeholders on Friday.
Swiss Foundation for Landscape Conservation now led by a female duo
November 1, 2024
The Swiss Foundation for Landscape Conservation is now co-managed. It consists of the former Bernese city parliamentarian Franziska Grossenbacher and Rahel Marti.
Pedestrian fatally injured on Fribourg highway
November 1, 2024
A young man was hit and fatally injured by a car on the A12 highway near Marsens FR on Thursday evening.
Meyer Burger fights for survival
November 1, 2024
Meyer Burger is facing crucial weeks: The solar technology company urgently needs money to press ahead with the planned relocation of its activities to the USA and thus survive at all.
SVP President Dettling speaks out in favor of the US Republicans
November 1, 2024
SVP leader Marcel Dettling has commented on the US elections and declared his preference for the Republicans.
Franke completes takeover of ventilation specialist Wesco
November 1, 2024
Franke has completed the takeover of ventilation specialist Wesco announced at the end of September.
More heavy metal detected in Swiss grassland
November 1, 2024
In intensively farmed grassland plots, there is a significant increase in copper and zinc concentrations.
Property damage and disturbances accompany Halloween
November 1, 2024
On Halloween this year, there was once again damage to property and disturbances of the peace across the country.

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