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Employees of Stahl Gerlafingen protest in Bern against cutbacks
October 21, 2024
Several hundred employees of Stahl Gerlafingen gathered on the Bundesplatz in Bern on Monday.
Couple on trial in Bern for fraud of over 16 million
October 21, 2024
A couple is alleged to have defrauded the authorities in Bern of around CHF 16 million.
Cattle die after car accident in Fläsch GR
October 21, 2024
A 29-year-old driver drove into a herd of cattle in Fläsch GR on Sunday afternoon.
Financial sector expects positive development in the coming year
October 21, 2024
Executives in the global banking and financial sector are optimistic about the future.
Swisscard to be fully acquired by Amex – UBS exits
October 21, 2024
There is a change in the ownership structure of credit card issuer Swisscard. UBS sells its 50 percent stake in the joint venture to American Express Swiss Holdings GmbH (Amex), which thus becomes the sole owner of Swisscard.
Lidl Switzerland and social partners extend collective labor agreement
October 21, 2024
Together with its social partners, the Swiss Commercial Association and the Syna trade union, Lidl Switzerland is renewing the collective labor agreement that has been in force since March 2011.
Emmaus Switzerland social movement distances itself from Abbé Pierre
October 21, 2024
The Swiss branch of the social movement Emmaus has distanced itself from its founder Abbé Pierre.
According to Schmyhal, Ukrainian anger was due to “misunderstanding”
October 21, 2024
According to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the anger towards Switzerland over the Sino-Brazilian peace plan was due to a "misunderstanding".
Sotomo study: Flexible working hours only a burden for a minority
October 21, 2024
More flexibility in the workplace leads to less stress, not more. This is the astonishing finding of a study conducted by the Sotomo opinion research institute on behalf of the Swiss Employers' Association (SAV).
LDP loses in Basel parliament, SP and SVP make slight gains
October 20, 2024
The SP gained 1 seat in the Basel parliament, while the Greens remained stable. The LDP, previously the strongest conservative party, lost 2 seats and is therefore equally represented as the SVP with one seat gain, as the final results from Sunday evening showed.
Basel Grand Council: LDP loses 2 seats, SP and SVP gain 2 seats
October 20, 2024
In the Basel Grand Council, the LDP loses 2 seats, the SVP gains 1 seat. The SP also gained 1 seat.
Arrest warrant for planned attack on Israel’s embassy
October 20, 2024
A suspected supporter of the terrorist organization Islamic State (IS) has been remanded in custody for a planned attack on the Israeli embassy.
Suspect in custody for alleged attack plans
October 20, 2024
A suspected IS supporter has been remanded in custody for allegedly planning an attack on the Israeli embassy in Berlin.
Aargau’s SVP is on the upswing: the party with the most voters continues to grow
October 20, 2024
The canton of Aargau moved to the right in the general elections for the government and parliament on Sunday.
Aargau SVP and FDP win seats – Greens and GLP lose
October 20, 2024
The SVP has gained 5 seats in the Aargau cantonal elections and now has 48 seats.
Aargau SVP defends second government seat with Martina Bircher
October 20, 2024
The SVP has defended its second vacant seat on the cantonal government council in the canton of Aargau.
ORF wants to retain the 3sat community channel
October 20, 2024
A few days before an expected decision by the prime ministers on a possible merger of the cultural channels 3sat and Arte, the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) is clearly in favor of retaining 3sat.
TREND: Left parties remain equally strong in the Basel parliament
October 20, 2024
According to the interim results of the State Chancellery, the SP remains the strongest party in the general election of the Basel parliament with 30 seats.

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