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Producer and import price index falls slightly in September
October 14, 2024
Price pressure for companies in Switzerland eased slightly in September, following a slight increase in August.
Gains for SVP and losses for FDP in local elections in Valais
October 13, 2024
In Sunday's local elections in Valais, the SVP has moved into the executive of two more towns.
Switzerland calls on Israel to halt attacks against Unifil in Lebanon
October 13, 2024
Switzerland has called on the Israeli army to immediately cease all attacks on the UN observer mission Unifil in Lebanon, according to a statement issued by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs on Sunday evening.
In Valais, the SVP enters the executive in Sierre and Martigny
October 13, 2024
In Sunday's local elections in Valais, the SVP won seats on the executive in two more towns.
Losses for FDP and gains for SVP in local elections in Valais
October 13, 2024
Prior to the results from the cities, the municipal elections in Valais on Sunday already show a decline for the FDP and a rise for the SVP.
Several thousand people take part in the March of Hope in Geneva
October 13, 2024
Several thousand people took part in the 33rd March of Hope in Geneva on Sunday. This year's focus was on the West African country of Mali.
Ukraine: Russians execute prisoners of war more and more frequently
October 13, 2024
Following a report on the shooting of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian soldiers, Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has asked the international community for help.
The fattest pumpkin in Europe comes from Belgium this year
October 13, 2024
Belgian pumpkin grower Mario van Geel came out on top at the European Pumpkin Weighing Championships in Ludwigsburg near Stuttgart with a massive specimen weighing several tons.
ZFF sets an audience record in its anniversary year
October 13, 2024
The anniversary edition of the Zurich Film Festival has set a new audience record with 140,000 visitors.
Man fires shots during dispute in front of church in Wald ZH
October 13, 2024
According to police reports, a 42-year-old Swiss man fired several shots during a dispute between several people outside a church in Wald ZH.
SPD wants tax reform and purchase premium for e-cars
October 13, 2024
Relief for 95% of taxpayers, a purchase premium for electric cars and a minimum wage of 15 euros: With a strategy paper on ending the economic slump, the SPD is setting the initial course for the 2025 federal election campaign.
In 2023, Switzerland carried out 3720 repatriations
October 13, 2024
In 2023, 3720 people were returned from Switzerland to their home country, a third country or a Dublin state.
Baldenweg siblings nominated for international film music award
October 13, 2024
This has never happened before: with their double nomination at the World Soundtrack Awards in Ghent, Belgium, the Swiss-Australian sibling trio Diego, Nora and Lionel Baldenweg are making history for Switzerland.
Lufthansa CEO expects further cuts to flight schedules
October 13, 2024
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr is expecting further cuts to the flight schedules of the aviation industry in Germany.
Salt owner promises long-term commitment in Switzerland
October 13, 2024
The French owner of Swiss telecoms provider Salt has confirmed his long-term commitment to Switzerland in an interview.
Budgets 2025 of the cantons
October 13, 2024
22 cantons have submitted their budget for 2025. 14 are expecting to be in the red, while 8 are just breaking even or recording a surplus.
Around half of the Swiss cantons expect a deficit for 2025
October 13, 2024
The cantons have presented their budgets for 2025 in recent weeks. The situation is very different.
Liechtenstein votes on the future of national radio
October 13, 2024
Liechtenstein voters will decide on the future of state-funded Radio Liechtenstein at the ballot box on October 27.

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