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Zurich government bans the purchase of new Rottweilers from 2025
December 19, 2024
The Zurich cantonal government has decided to ban the purchase of new Rottweilers from January 1, 2025.
Construction prices rise slightly in the summer half-year
December 19, 2024
Construction prices in Switzerland rose again in the past six months. More had to be paid in both building construction and civil engineering.
Council of States approves financial agreement with the UK
December 19, 2024
The Council of States has approved the financial agreement concluded last year between Switzerland and the UK.
Influence of pets on people’s well-being overestimated
December 19, 2024
The positive influence of pets on people's well-being is overestimated, according to a study.
Watch exports fall by 3.8 percent in November
December 19, 2024
Swiss watch manufacturers exported fewer watches abroad in November compared to the same month last year.
Swiss exports fall significantly in November
December 19, 2024
The Swiss export industry suffered a clear setback in November. Exports fell significantly, mainly due to the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.
Swiss stock market expected to dive after US interest rate decision
December 19, 2024
The Fed's interest rate decision is likely to send the rest of the world's stock markets tumbling after the US markets.
A week of skiing during the sports vacations will be more expensive than in 2024
December 19, 2024
A week of skiing during the upcoming sports vacations will once again be more expensive than in the previous year.
Price increase for housing and mobility is higher than official inflation
December 19, 2024
The cost of housing and mobility in Switzerland once again rose faster than official inflation last month.
South Pacific earthquake: Swiss embassy expresses dismay
December 19, 2024
The Swiss embassy in Australia has commented on the severe earthquake in the South Pacific.
Swiss fintech industry associations join forces
December 18, 2024
Two Swiss fintech industry associations are merging. The General Assemblies of the two associations Swiss Fintech Association and Swiss Finance + Technology Association (SFTA) decided on Wednesday to merge into the new Swiss FinTech Association (SFTA) at the request of their Boards of Directors.
Parliament calls for less stringent controls for self-distillers
December 18, 2024
Self-cellarers in the wine-growing sector should be subject to less stringent controls than wine merchants.
Council of States wants to promote small wind turbines more
December 18, 2024
In future, it should be easier to install small wind turbines outside the building zone.
Parliament relaxes ban on legal advice for Russian companies
December 18, 2024
Parliament has relaxed the ban on legal advice for sanctioned Russian oligarchs and companies.
Councils want to introduce an anti-sexism penal norm
December 18, 2024
Parliament wants to criminalize incitement to hatred and violence based on gender.
Police arrest property manager of the Sugus houses in Zurich
December 18, 2024
The property manager of the Sugus houses in Zurich, which are known throughout Switzerland, has been arrested.
Zurich GLP politician Sanija Ameti makes comeback in parliament
December 18, 2024
Zurich GLP politician Sanija Ameti made her comeback to politics on Wednesday: she took part in the parliamentary session of Zurich's municipal council.
SBB and Astra expect more travelers again over the festive season
December 18, 2024
In order to cope with the higher volume of passengers, SBB will be running more trains over the Christmas holidays - both on the main routes and to popular leisure and vacation destinations.

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