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Trend: Aargau SVP significantly increases voter share
October 20, 2024
According to initial interim results, the SVP has significantly increased its voter share in the Aargau cantonal elections.
TREND: Six former members of the Basel government virtually elected
October 20, 2024
In the general election in the canton of Basel-Stadt, six of the seven current councillors have achieved an absolute majority in the first round of voting, according to interim results from the State Chancellery.
Masked hooligans storm suburban train before soccer derby in Zurich
October 20, 2024
Around 50 masked hooligans stormed an S-Bahn train at Hardbrücke station on Saturday before the football derby between Grasshopper Club Zurich and FC Zurich.
Aargau government election: Incumbents are on the home straight
October 20, 2024
In the Aargau cantonal council elections, it looks as though the four incumbent councillors from the SVP, FDP, Center Party and SP will be confirmed.
ESC 2025: artists to be given “safe space” in Basel
October 20, 2024
Artists are to be given a so-called "safe space" at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) taking place in Basel in 2025.
Opinions differ on funding for regional transport
October 20, 2024
A CHF 3.5 billion commitment credit for the compensation of regional passenger transport for the years 2026 to 2028 is met with scepticism or even rejection from the SVP and FDP due to the costs.
Questions and answers on six highway expansion projects
October 20, 2024
On November 24, Swiss voters will decide on 4.9 billion Swiss francs for six freeway expansion projects.
Sunday, October 20, 2024
October 20, 2024
Excessively high electricity prices, tax disadvantages in old-age provision and problematic horse keeping: this and more can be found in the Sunday newspapers.
Basel-Stadt elects new government and parliament
October 20, 2024
In the canton of Basel-Stadt, the political cards along the left-right divide in government and parliament will be reshuffled this Sunday.
Aargau elections: SVP wants to defend second seat in government
October 20, 2024
In the canton of Aargau, the cantonal government and the Grand Council will be newly elected this Sunday.
Almost 20,000 people at the premiere of “Volare” on the Bundesplatz
October 19, 2024
Almost 20,000 people watched one of the three premiere shows of the light and sound spectacle "Volare" on Bern's Bundesplatz on Saturday evening.
Almost 3000 people demonstrate for Palestine in Geneva
October 19, 2024
Almost 3,000 people took part in a solidarity rally for Palestine in Geneva on Saturday.
Lake Lucerne ship has to stop in Brunnen SZ due to smoke
October 19, 2024
Smoke developed on a Lake Lucerne cruise ship at midday on Saturday. As a result, those responsible decided to steer the ship, which was carrying 385 passengers, to Brunnen SZ and stop it there temporarily.
The FDP focuses on migration policy with a position paper
October 19, 2024
The FDP is calling on the federal government to take tougher action against illegal migration.
Profitability of ammunition company in Thun BE is at risk
October 19, 2024
The economically sustainable operation of the Thun BE production site of the Swiss ammunition manufacturer SwissP Defence is no longer guaranteed.
Burkart calls for a liberal change in policy
October 19, 2024
FDP President Thierry Burkart has committed the party delegates to a liberal policy change.
FDP delegates adopt Yes slogans for November 24
October 19, 2024
The FDP wants to give landlords more room for maneuver. The delegates voted in favor of the new rules on personal use and subletting.
Chief of Armaments Loher emphasizes the advantages of joining Sky Shield
October 19, 2024
Following Switzerland's accession to "Sky Shield", Swiss armaments chief Urs Loher has emphasized the advantages of the European air defence initiative.

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