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There are still uninhabitable houses in the Maggia Valley
December 18, 2024
Six months after the storm, several houses in the Maggia Valley are still uninhabitable.
Investigation after the accidental death of a member of the army in Bazenheid SG
December 18, 2024
The military justice investigation into the fatal accident involving a member of the armed forces at Bazenheid railroad station at the end of November is still ongoing.
World Biodiversity Council calls for far-reaching changes
December 18, 2024
In a new report, the World Biodiversity Council (IPBES) calls for fundamental changes in the economy and society.
58,000 people sign petition for night trains
December 18, 2024
The Green Party and the environmental organization Umverkehr submitted a petition with 58,640 signatures for night trains in Bern on Wednesday.
Almost one in two people expect to retire without financial losses
December 18, 2024
Almost every second person in Switzerland assumes that they will be able to maintain their standard of living in old age.
Arsenic-containing rock from the Gotthard poured into the lake
December 18, 2024
Rock with an elevated concentration of arsenic entered Lake Uri in 2023 during the dumping of excavated material from the Gotthard road tunnel.
Switzerland supports Ukraine with 45 million francs for the winter
December 18, 2024
The suffering population in war-torn Ukraine will continue to receive aid from Switzerland this winter: almost CHF 45 million will be used to restore the energy infrastructure destroyed by Russian attacks, renovate damaged shelters and cover urgent humanitarian needs.
National Council wants new attempt for new CO2 law
December 18, 2024
The National Council wants to launch a new attempt to revise the CO2 Act. This follows the rejection of a corresponding bill by voters in 2021.
Temporarily admitted persons should continue to be allowed to join families
December 18, 2024
The Council of States does not want a tougher stance towards temporarily admitted persons.
Material is still burning in the ruins of the fire in Reconvilier BE
December 18, 2024
After the fire at a recycling center in Reconvilier BE the day before, material was still burning in the hall on Wednesday.
National Museum Zurich takes a close look at Swiss consumption
December 18, 2024
The National Museum Zurich is looking back on 170 years of consumer history in its new exhibition "Consumer Worlds - Everyday Life in Focus".
Administrative investigation against Clienia Littenheid TG concluded
December 18, 2024
The Canton of Thurgau has completed the administrative investigation into the private clinic for psychiatry and psychotherapy Clienia Littenheid AG.
Tax debts: Tate brothers must pay millions of pounds
December 18, 2024
Influencer Andrew Tate, known for his misogynistic statements, and his brother Tristan have not paid taxes in the UK for years.
Federal Council must examine party donation tax deduction for both spouses
December 18, 2024
Married people should be able to claim the full per capita party donation deduction for direct federal tax purposes.
Executor of Léon Huber’s will denies guilt in Zurich
December 18, 2024
The executor of the will of "Mister Tagesschau" Léon Huber has denied any guilt at the Zurich High Court.
New avatars to personalize cancer treatment
December 18, 2024
New tumor models aim to improve the treatment of cancer. The "lymphomoids" developed by researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne should make it possible to test the effectiveness of treatments in the laboratory and better predict individual reactions.
Canton of Fribourg develops financial restructuring program
December 18, 2024
The canton of Fribourg is expecting to be in the red in the coming years. By 2028, the expenditure surplus is likely to total around 630 million francs.
What will happen to Bitcoin after the 100,000 mark?
December 18, 2024
Everyone is talking about the cryptocurrency Bitcoin again. After an initial exclamation mark in the spring, the election of Donald Trump led to a veritable price explosion towards the end of the year.

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