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Operation of the Brienz Rothorn Railway to resume in May
October 18, 2024
The Brienz Rothorn Railway (BRB) is expected to resume operations in May 2025. Most of the damage caused by the storm has been repaired, according to those responsible for the steam cogwheel railroad.
University of Bern involved in Nasa mission to Jupiter’s moon Europa
October 18, 2024
Four researchers from the University of Bern are taking part in NASA's mission to Jupiter's moon Europa.
Switzerland signs declaration of accession to “Sky Shield” initiative
October 18, 2024
Armasuisse CEO Urs Loher has signed Switzerland's declaration of accession to the European Sky Shield initiative.
Swiss companies continue to have high confidence in China
October 18, 2024
Despite lower sales and profit expectations, Swiss companies operating in China have confidence in the country's business potential.
UN office: Israel’s war-like tactics in the West Bank
October 18, 2024
According to the UN, the situation of the Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank is steadily worsening.
Bundestag approves German “security package”
October 18, 2024
The Bundestag in Germany has adopted the so-called security package of the traffic light coalition.
Appenzell Innerrhoden expects a deficit for 2025
October 18, 2024
The Innerrhoden Department of Finance presented a budget with a deficit of six million francs for 2025 in Appenzell on Friday.
German “security package” adopted in the Bundestag
October 18, 2024
The German Bundestag has approved the government's so-called security package. This was announced by Bundestag Vice President Petra Pau (Left Party) after the last of several roll-call votes on the package in Berlin.
Swiss ice hockey natives have to take to the ice without the Swiss cross
October 18, 2024
The Swiss national ice hockey teams are no longer allowed to wear the Swiss coat of arms on their jerseys.
IS supporter obtains repeal of police measures in court
October 18, 2024
The Federal Supreme Court revokes the police measures to prevent terrorist activities against an Iraqi.
Federal Councillor Cassis chairs meeting on peace in the UN Security Council
October 18, 2024
Next Monday, Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis will chair a meeting at the United Nations Security Council on the impact of scientific and technological development on security and peace worldwide.
Freeing Ukraine from mines “ambitious, but feasible”
October 18, 2024
Ukraine wants to clear four-fifths of its contaminated territory of mines by 2033.
“Pirate bacterium” hunts with grappling hooks and cannons
October 18, 2024
The marine bacterium Aureispira hunts its prey with a molecular grappling hook and a kind of cannon.
Controversy over “security package” in the German Bundestag
October 18, 2024
There were controversial discussions about the German government's "security package" before the vote in the Bundestag in Berlin.
Study: Willingness to pay for renewable mobility restrained
October 18, 2024
In Switzerland, the willingness to pay for mobility with renewable energies and the lowest possible greenhouse gas emissions is restrained.
More commercial vehicles registered by the end of September than in the previous year
October 18, 2024
After nine months, new registrations of commercial vehicles in Switzerland and Liechtenstein in 2024 are above the level of a year ago.
Exhibition with works by Johannes Robert Schürch in Lucerne
October 18, 2024
Drawings by Swiss artist Johannes Robert Schürch can be seen at the Ahoi-Space in Lucerne from October 23 to November 20.
Dangerous terrorist from Iraq remains in custody pending deportation
October 18, 2024
The Schaffhausen High Court has ruled that a terrorist threat from Iraq must remain in custody pending deportation.

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