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Man wanted to illegally transport 20,000 used tires to Italy
October 8, 2024
Officials from the Federal Office for Customs and Border Protection have seized over 20,000 used tires in a truck with an Italian license plate at the Stabio TI border crossing.
Bull escaped from slaughterhouse and shot in the canton of Jura
October 8, 2024
A bull that escaped from the slaughterhouse caused a disturbance in Saignelégier JU on Tuesday morning.
Enormous influence of Nobel Prize-winning research today
October 8, 2024
The researchers who won the Nobel Prize in Physics laid the foundations for today's artificial intelligence models such as ChatGPT.
Hurricanes keep Florida and the insurance industry on tenterhooks
October 8, 2024
Florida is preparing for the next devastating storm. Shortly after "Helene", hurricane "Milton" is now heading towards the US state with force.
Significant risk of severe weather in Ticino and the southern valleys of Graubünden
October 8, 2024
The Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology is warning of a considerable risk of rain in Ticino and the southern valleys of Graubünden.
Rita Famos is the new chairwoman of the Council of Religions
October 8, 2024
The Swiss Council of Religions has elected Pastor Rita Famos as Chairperson. The term of office is for two years, the Council announced on Tuesday.
Valais police shoot at vehicle during chase
October 8, 2024
The driver of a stolen vehicle evaded a police check in Lower Valais on Monday. The police fired two shots at the vehicle.
Sri Lankan arrested for alleged murder of his wife
October 8, 2024
The Ticino cantonal police have arrested a 44-year-old man for the suspected murder of his wife.
Saudi fund acquires Signa stake in British department store chain
October 8, 2024
The sale of the failed Signa Group's department store empire continues to make progress.
Election proposals of the Plenary Assembly of the Federal Supreme Court to Parliament
October 8, 2024
Yves Donzallaz (non-party) is no longer standing for election as President of the Federal Supreme Court for the 2025/2026 term of office.
Swiss woman slightly injured after attack on a building in Beirut
October 8, 2024
A Swiss national has been slightly injured in an attack on a building in Beirut. The case in the Lebanese capital is being pursued as part of consular protection, the Swiss Foreign Ministry wrote.
Swiss mountain railroads suffer from rain in September
October 8, 2024
Rainy late summer: conditions for excursions and vacations in the mountains were poor in September.
Nana Mouskouri thanks her audience on her 90th birthday
October 8, 2024
At 90, pop icon Nana Mouskouri can look back on a successful career. She is regarded by many as the voice of Greece.
Court in Bülach ZH sentences toilet peeping Tom for filming
October 8, 2024
A 28-year-old Swiss man filmed underage boys urinating in the toilet of a shopping center in the Zurich lowlands on several occasions.
Apartment fire in Locarno claims one life
October 8, 2024
One person died in a fire in an apartment in Locarno TI on Tuesday night. Around ten people were also evacuated due to the fire, the Ticino cantonal police announced on Tuesday.
Confederation wants to persuade the Swiss to put together an emergency stockpile
October 8, 2024
With a new emergency stock calculator, the federal government and retailers want to encourage the Swiss to put together an emergency reserve.
Holcim acquires insulation materials company OX Engineered Products
October 8, 2024
Holcim is expanding in North America. The Swiss building materials group acquires the US company OX Engineered Products with production sites in the Midwest and Southeast of the USA.
Nobel Prize winners in physics are announced
October 8, 2024
Medicine is followed by physics: the next Nobel Prize winners will be announced in Stockholm on Tuesday.

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