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Swiss inflation falls to three-year low in October
November 1, 2024
Annual inflation in Switzerland fell surprisingly in October. In particular, the marked fall in the price of petrol, heating oil and diesel slowed down inflation.
Zurich Airport with fewer flights in October for the first time in a long time
November 1, 2024
For the first time in three and a half years, slightly fewer aircraft took off and landed at Zurich Airport in October than in the same month last year.
Report on steamboat accident in Cully VD brings shortcomings to light
November 1, 2024
On Friday, the Board of Directors of the Lake Geneva shipping company CGN presented the investigation report into the accident involving the steamboat "Simplon" in March 2024 near Cully VD.
The musical “Billy Elliot” now in Zurich after London and New York
November 1, 2024
The musical "Billy Elliot" celebrates its premiere in Zurich's Maag Hall on Friday.
Employment prospects remain stable in the fourth quarter
November 1, 2024
The employment outlook in Switzerland will remain stable towards the end of 2024.
Swiss purchasing managers’ indices develop in opposite directions
November 1, 2024
The managers of Swiss industrial companies responsible for purchasing remain unchanged in their assessment in October.
Canton of Jura votes on the creation of the district of Moutier
November 1, 2024
Following the adoption of the concordat on the change of canton of Moutier, the Jura electorate will decide on November 24 on the creation of a fourth district.
Three candidates fight for vacant seat in the Jura government
November 1, 2024
One female candidate and two male candidates are vying for the vacant seat in the Jura government following the resignation of Jacques Gerber (FDP).
Historical data December 2024
November 1, 2024
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 - One year ago (2023) ... the federal government lifted the rescue package for the energy company Axpo.
Prices for investment properties continue to rise in the third quarter
November 1, 2024
Real estate prices in Switzerland continue to rise. Transaction prices for apartment buildings and office properties rose in the third quarter of 2024 compared to both the previous quarter and the same quarter of the previous year.
Inflation at lowest level since June 2021
November 1, 2024
Inflation in Switzerland fell in October. With annual inflation of 0.6% after 0.8% in September, it is now at its lowest level since June 2021, as announced by the Federal Statistical Office on Friday.
Slight rise in retail sales in September
November 1, 2024
Sales in the Swiss retail sector rose slightly in September compared to the same month last year.
Service sales up again in August
November 1, 2024
Swiss service companies increased their turnover slightly again in August. This broke the downward trend that had been in place for a year and a half.
Self-determination law in force in Germany
November 1, 2024
A new law makes it easier for people in Germany to have their gender entry and first name changed.
UBI reprimands SRF’s “Regionaljournal” Bern voting preview
October 31, 2024
The Independent Complaints Authority for Radio and Television (UBI) has upheld complaints against a voting preview of the "Regionaljournal Bern, Freiburg, Wallis" of Swiss Radio SRF.
Orban expects immediate Trump initiative on Ukraine war
October 31, 2024
If he wins the US election, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is convinced that Donald Trump will immediately launch an initiative for a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine, even without the Europeans.
Swiss people consumed more ice cream last summer
October 31, 2024
The Swiss had a great appetite for ice cream this summer. Sales of ice cream products in this country increased by 2.
Charles Michel does not want to drive Georgia into the “arms of Moscow”
October 31, 2024
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, has spoken out against a boycott of Tbilisi due to the parliamentary elections in Georgia.

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