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Train cancellations at Lenzburg AG due to construction work on four weekends
October 17, 2024
For the expansion of Lenzburg AG station and the renewal of the railroad lines in the surrounding area, there will be disruptions to regional and national train services over the next four weekends.
Anti-corruption committee sees need for action despite progress
October 17, 2024
Switzerland is still not getting good marks from the Greco Group of States when it comes to fighting corruption.
Vaccination against bluetongue permitted due to urgent situation
October 17, 2024
In Switzerland, cattle and sheep can be vaccinated against bluetongue and the vaccine can be imported.
Nestlé boss wastes no time with the reorganization
October 17, 2024
The new Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe is already making his mark on the company after just a few weeks in office.
Switzerland and Ukraine open demining conference in Lausanne
October 17, 2024
Switzerland and Ukraine have gathered the international community in Lausanne to speed up the process of freeing the war-torn country from Russian mines.
Representatives of the cable car industry are optimistic
October 17, 2024
Despite the return of winters with little snow, representatives of the Swiss cable car industry are optimistic.
No success for Christian advertising agency in court
October 17, 2024
Agency C has taken legal action in an attempt to enforce advertising with Bible verses on buses operated by Thun-based transport company STI Bus AG.
Number of women in the labor market more than doubled in 53 years
October 17, 2024
According to the Federal Statistical Office, women's participation in the labor market has more than doubled in half a century.
Valais State Councillor Schmidt will not run again in 2025
October 17, 2024
Valais State Councillor Roberto Schmidt will not stand for re-election in 2025. This was announced by his party, the social-liberal center, on Thursday.
Swiss animals can be vaccinated against bluetongue
October 17, 2024
In Switzerland, cattle and sheep can be vaccinated against bluetongue and the vaccine can be imported.
Nanosensors for better detection of cancer mutations
October 17, 2024
Scientists at the University of Freiburg have developed nanosensors that enable more cost-effective detection of mutations in cellular DNA.
Stadler modernizes SZU’s safety systems for 34 million euros
October 17, 2024
Train manufacturer Stadler has received an order from Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn (SZU) for its signaling subsidiary.
Swiss exports decline in the third quarter
October 17, 2024
Following a clear decline in September, Swiss exports were also lower in the third quarter of 2024 as a whole than in the same period of the previous year.
Highest exposure to mobile phone radiation below limit value
October 17, 2024
Exposure to mobile phone radiation in Switzerland is below the limit value. This is also the case in places with the highest exposure, such as train stations, streetcar stops and airports.
ILO: Gaza war has devastating economic consequences
October 17, 2024
The devastating economic consequences of the Israeli war against the Islamist terrorist militia Hamas in the Gaza Strip are likely to have consequences for generations to come, according to a UN analysis.
Switzerland supplies Ukraine with three demining machines
October 17, 2024
Switzerland has decided to supply three demining machines to Ukraine. President Viola Amherd announced the financing of the machines, which will be manufactured by the Schwyz-based company Global Clearance Solutions, in Lausanne on Thursday.
The big stages are Andrea Berg’s second home
October 17, 2024
Pop star Andrea Berg is releasing a new album. And she will be on stage in Zurich next March.
Former ICRC President and top diplomat Jakob Kellenberger turns 80
October 17, 2024
Jakob Kellenberger, former ICRC President and chief negotiator for the Bilateral Agreements I, celebrates his 80th birthday on October 19.

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