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Lucerne police arrest drunk speeding driver
October 16, 2024
A drunk driver sped along the A2 highway in the canton of Lucerne at speeds of up to 200 km/h late on Tuesday.
Protein envelope enhances photosynthesis of diatoms
October 16, 2024
A protein shell helps diatoms to bind carbon dioxide from the ocean more efficiently and convert it into nutrients.
Switzerland bans donations from the Russian government
October 16, 2024
Switzerland has further tightened its sanctions against Russia due to the war in Ukraine.
SVP and FDP sharply criticize choice of new SEM chief
October 16, 2024
On Wednesday, the SVP and FDP sharply criticized the election of Vincenzo Mascioli as the new head of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM).
Frédéric Favre heads the association for the 2038 Olympics in Switzerland
October 16, 2024
Frédéric Favre (FDP), State Councillor of Valais, will be the new CEO of the Swiss Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2038 Association.
60-year-old dies in house fire in Malix GR
October 16, 2024
A 60-year-old man died in a fire in a residential building in Malix in Churwaldnertal GR on Wednesday night.
No to new fund for storm victims in Valais
October 16, 2024
No cantonal fund will be created in Valais to support those affected by the storms in summer 2024.
Vincenzo Mascioli appointed new State Secretary for Migration
October 16, 2024
Vincenzo Mascioli will become the new State Secretary for Migration and head of the State Secretariat of the same name (SEM) at the beginning of 2025.
From 2025, the exemption limit for private purchases abroad will fall
October 16, 2024
From 2025, anyone shopping across national borders will be able to import goods for private use free of VAT for CHF 150 per person per day.
Confederation intervenes over Roger Federer’s boathouse in Rapperswil
October 16, 2024
The Federal Office for the Environment has lodged a complaint against the planned boathouse at Roger Federer's villa in Rapperswil-Jona SG.
Federal Council takes action against so-called car posers
October 16, 2024
The Federal Council declares war on car posers: Unnecessary noise from exhaust systems is now to be expressly prohibited.
Dispute over German “security package” on migration
October 16, 2024
A dispute has arisen during the deliberations on the German government's so-called security package on migration.
Andrea Ablasser and Andrea Alimonti receive the 2024 Cloëtta Prize
October 16, 2024
The 2024 Cloëtta Prize goes to immunologist Andrea Ablasser from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) and cancer researcher Andrea Alimonti from ETH Zurich and the Università della svizzera italiana.
Implementation of Basel III causes discontent in the banking sector
October 16, 2024
Switzerland intends to implement the last part of the comprehensive Basel III banking regulations with "Basel III final" at the beginning of 2025.
Supermoon and comet visible in the evening sky on Thursday evening
October 16, 2024
The comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas and a supermoon can be spotted in the Swiss night sky on Thursday.
Five short films nominated for European Film Awards
October 16, 2024
The Portuguese-Swiss short film "2720", directed by Basil da Cunha, is one of five short films from Europe nominated for a European Film Award in the short film category.
470 rides, stalls and stands at the Basel Autumn Fair
October 16, 2024
From October 26, the 554th edition of the Basel Autumn Fair will feature almost 470 rides, food stalls and trade stands.
Partial invalidity of Geneva SVP waste initiative confirmed
October 16, 2024
The Federal Supreme Court has confirmed the partial invalidity of the Geneva initiative "Yes to the recycling of non-biodegradable waste".

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