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Fatalities after apartment fire in Locarno TI identified
October 10, 2024
The victim of the fire on Tuesday night in Locarno TI has been identified. It is the tenant of the apartment, a 73-year-old Croatian national, as the Ticino cantonal police announced on Thursday.
Zurich Airport carries more passengers in September
October 10, 2024
Once again, more passengers traveled through Zurich Airport in September than a year ago.
Spectacular course through the world of animated dinosaurs
October 10, 2024
From Friday, the "Jurassic World" exhibition in Basel will take visitors through an animated 3D version of the "Jurassic Park" film series.
Why strong hurricanes are becoming more frequent
October 10, 2024
Does a hurricane now hit the USA every two weeks? Probably not. But strong hurricanes have indeed become more frequent there.
Jura government wants to boost rail traffic in the canton
October 10, 2024
The Jura government, together with SBB and Jura Railways, wants to boost demand for public rail transport.
Han Kang’s eye for the vulnerability of the body
October 10, 2024
Literary scholar Salomé Meier is delighted that Han Kang has now been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Majority of Schengen states want to speed up returns
October 10, 2024
The screw is to be tightened on the return of rejected asylum seekers. According to Federal Councillor Beat Jans, a majority of member states of the Schengen area demanded this on Thursday.
Mushroom picker in Trub BE killed in an accident
October 10, 2024
A mushroom picker had a fatal accident on the Schynenalp in Trub in the canton of Bern on Wednesday afternoon.
Islamist Tiktok star suspected of fraud in Germany
October 10, 2024
An Islamist influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers has been arrested in the German city of Düsseldorf.
Medieval wall discovered in the old town of Geneva
October 10, 2024
The Office of Cultural Heritage and Monuments has unearthed a medieval wall next to Saint-Pierre Cathedral in Geneva's old town.
WHO: Vaccination is a means of combating antimicrobial resistance
October 10, 2024
Vaccines could play an important role in the fight against deaths caused by antimicrobial resistance, according to a UN report.
Vaud-based company Sicpa cuts up to 120 jobs
October 10, 2024
The Vaud-based company Sicpa is cutting up to 120 jobs in the canton of Vaud. The company, which specializes in security printing inks, is citing a complicated international economic environment and the current geopolitical tensions as the reasons for this.
Friday probably the best day for observing Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas
October 10, 2024
In the coming days, the orbit of the comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas will reach its closest point to Earth.
Suspected car thief arrested in Biasca TI
October 10, 2024
A suspected car thief was arrested in Biasca TI on Thursday night. The 21-year-old Moroccan with no permanent residence in Switzerland resisted arrest and tried to hit one of the officers, according to the Ticino cantonal police.
Zurich judiciary must deal with Sanija Ameti’s shooting
October 10, 2024
The Zurich public prosecutor's office has received around a dozen complaints against GLP politician Sanija Ameti.
Swiss industry will soon recover according to expert
October 10, 2024
Companies in Europe and Switzerland are unlikely to have made large profits in the third quarter of 2024.
Elton John lashes out at Elon Musk with crude insult
October 10, 2024
British pop star Elton John made a crude joke about Tesla boss Elon Musk at an awards ceremony in London.
Rösti presents the Federal Council’s arguments for highway expansion
October 10, 2024
The Swiss highway network, which is chronically overloaded at critical points, is to be expanded at a cost of CHF 4.

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