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Suspected hacker attack at OneLog
October 25, 2024
A hacker attack has apparently been carried out on the OneLog system of numerous Swiss media.
Investigation into house fire with three fatalities in Wiggen LU closed
October 25, 2024
The public prosecutor's office has closed the criminal investigation into a house fire with three dead children in Wiggen LU at the end of January 2024.
Canton of Schaffhausen decides on rules for political financing
October 25, 2024
On November 24, Schaffhausen voters will decide on the further implementation of the transparency initiative.
Even newborns recognize complex acoustic patterns
October 25, 2024
Humans are born with highly developed auditory abilities. This was shown by linguists in the journal "PLOS Biology".
Modest results of border controls on Germany’s western border
October 25, 2024
Around 1,000 people were turned back in the first month after controls were introduced at Germany's western borders.
Ex-Elvetino boss sentenced to 36 months’ imprisonment in Zurich
October 25, 2024
The Zurich District Court has sentenced the former head of Elvetino to three years' imprisonment.
Federal government forecasts increase in student numbers
October 25, 2024
Federal statisticians expect a significant increase in the number of apprentices and students in Switzerland by 2033.
Swiss Steel categorically denies rumors of insolvency proceedings
October 25, 2024
Swiss Steel has "categorically denied" rumors of insolvency proceedings. This is the ailing steel group's response to media reports that the company could soon run out of money despite the recent capital increase.
SGS grows in the third quarter
October 25, 2024
SGS achieved organic growth in the third quarter. However, exchange rate effects continued to depress results.
Cro returns with a new song after a long break
October 25, 2024
He has been quiet for a long time: after a break of around a year, German rapper Cro (34, "Easy") is back with new music.
Specialists would like to be consulted on the new Tardoc tariff model
October 24, 2024
Specialist doctors are not happy with Tardoc. In particular, they are bothered by the transitional provisions that the Organization for Outpatient Tariffs (OAAT) presented on Tuesday as part of the agreement for the new tariff in the outpatient sector.
Economic directors against the halving initiative
October 24, 2024
The Conference of Cantonal Directors of Economic Affairs is against the SVP's halving initiative.
Amherd chairs Security Council meeting on women and security
October 24, 2024
According to the President of the Swiss Confederation, Viola Amherd, the UN resolutions on the advancement of women are not being sufficiently implemented.
Declining credit volume on online platforms in 2023
October 24, 2024
In 2023, fewer loans were brokered via online platforms in Switzerland. The volume of new loans brokered via marketplace lending platforms fell by 11% compared to 2022 to CHF 18.
Humor as a tool for stress relief in the workplace
October 24, 2024
Humor can be used by managers as a management tool to improve working relationships and reduce stress.
Office space market in Switzerland in balance
October 24, 2024
Swiss investors put significantly less money into the construction of office space in 2024.
Construction market likely to pick up speed again in 2025
October 24, 2024
Construction in Switzerland is likely to increase again next year. In spring, the experts at real estate company Wüest Partner were still predicting subdued growth in the construction market.
Newspaper may describe SRF journalist’s statement as racist
October 24, 2024
The weekly newspaper "Wochenzeitung" (WOZ) has rightly described an alleged statement by SRF sports presenter Sascha Ruefer about footballer Granit Xhaka as "racist" in the view of the Press Council.

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