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It’s the turn of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
October 9, 2024
At the halfway point of this year's Nobel Prize season, the winners in the chemistry category will be announced today.
Ukraine meeting in limbo due to Biden’s refusal
October 9, 2024
Hurricane Milton in the USA and the postponement of US President Joe Biden's visit to Germany are throwing the Western strategy meetings to support Ukraine into disarray.
FDP National Councillor Balmer criticizes breast cancer screening
October 9, 2024
The Zurich FDP National Councillor and doctor Bettina Balmer has criticized the assumption of costs for breast cancer screening.
Kiev: Second peace summit probably not in November
October 8, 2024
The Ukrainian leadership is preparing for a possible postponement of the second peace summit hoped for in November.
Woman who fell through railing in Brissago dies in hospital
October 8, 2024
The 74-year-old woman who fell through a railing into the lake in Brissago on Sunday has died in hospital.
Scholz: Border controls will continue for a “very long time”
October 8, 2024
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has confirmed that controls at Germany's borders will continue for as long as possible.
Richard Gere still makes women scream at 75
October 8, 2024
"Richard, we love you!": Even at 75, Richard Gere still makes the women scream. The US actor took plenty of time for his fans on the Green Carpet at the Zurich Film Festival on Tuesday.
Construction worker dies in work accident in Münster VS
October 8, 2024
A construction worker was hit by a train while working on the railroad line in Münster VS on Tuesday.
National Council can decide on constitutional provisions on cash
October 8, 2024
The National Council can decide on constitutional provisions on cash in Switzerland.
Despite resistance: legal commission does not want to let the statute of limitations expire on murder
October 8, 2024
Murders committed after January 1, 1995 should no longer be time-barred in Switzerland.
Foreigners should have to leave the country after incitement to hatred
October 8, 2024
Foreign nationals who have been convicted of hate speech as defined by the anti-racism penal code should have to leave Switzerland.
Council of States committee opposes anti-sexism legislation
October 8, 2024
Incitement to hatred and violence based on gender should not be punishable. The responsible committee of the Council of States maintains this opinion.
Parliamentary committee wants to further increase family allowances
October 8, 2024
In future, child allowances should be at least CHF 250 and education allowances at least CHF 300.
Council of States committee rejects standardized cantonal health insurance funds
October 8, 2024
The cantons should not be allowed to introduce standardized cantonal health insurance schemes for the time being.
Brass musician Very Rickenbacher receives the Golden Treble Clef
October 8, 2024
The Golden Treble Clef, the highest award in Swiss folk music, goes this year to euphonium player, conductor and composer Very Rickenbacher.
Council of States committee wants to protect Marco Chiesa from investigations
October 8, 2024
Freedom of expression is important in an election campaign. The responsible committee of the Council of States therefore does not waive the immunity of SVP member of the Council of States Marco Chiesa in connection with investigations into an SVP election campaign.
The most important changes to tenancy law in brief
October 8, 2024
On November 24, voters in Switzerland will decide on two changes to tenancy law that are being fought with a referendum.
Kate Winslet: “The feminist movement gave me strength”
October 8, 2024
British actress and producer Kate Winslet presented her new film "Lee" at the 20th Zurich Film Festival.

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