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256 million tons of CO2 from suppliers and logistics
October 5, 2024
The largest Swiss companies have reduced greenhouse gas emissions in logistics and the supply chain.
Pamela Anderson honored for her career at the Zurich Film Festival
October 4, 2024
Pamela Anderson, once known for her wild lifestyle and her role in the cult series "Baywatch", has shown herself to be an actress to be taken seriously in Zurich.
The best Swiss cheeses honored in Lugano
October 4, 2024
Two cheeses from French-speaking Switzerland and one from German-speaking Switzerland are the best in the country.
Lucky guy wins 153 million francs in Euro Millions
October 4, 2024
One player won 153.3 million Swiss francs in Friday's Euro Millions draw. The correct winning combination was 4, 8, 16, 17 and 20 as well as the stars 1 and 6.
Arrest warrants published for suspected Libyan war criminals
October 4, 2024
More than four years after the discovery of mass graves in the Libyan city of Tarhuna, the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has issued arrest warrants for six suspected war criminals.
Risk of salmonella in organic rocket from Migros and Denner
October 4, 2024
Migros and Denner have withdrawn organic rocket from sale due to the risk of salmonella.
EY honors entrepreneurial personalities of the year 2024
October 4, 2024
They develop four-legged robots, transport heavy goods or invent gels to relieve pain: six entrepreneurs were awarded the "Entrepreneur of the Year 2024" prize by consultancy firm EY on Friday.
UN: At least 70 people killed in gang attack in Haiti
October 4, 2024
According to the UN, at least 70 people, including around ten women and three children, have been killed in a gang attack on a small village in Haiti.
St. Gallen police chief caused an accident with over two blood alcohol levels
October 4, 2024
The head of the regional police of the St. Gallen cantonal police caused the accident in August with over two per mille alcohol in his blood.
Multi-year prison sentences for three men in Ticino in the Adria affair
October 4, 2024
On Friday, the Ticino jury court convicted an ex-banker and two former entrepreneurs of commercial fraud and repeated dishonest management.
Hundreds march through Zurich for the climate in nasty weather
October 4, 2024
Several hundred people met on Friday evening for a "climate strike" in Zurich: Under the slogan "Together for a system change", they marched from the National Museum to Helvetiaplatz, sometimes in the rain.
First case of bluetongue in Valais
October 4, 2024
The bluetongue disease that has been spreading in Switzerland for several weeks has reached Valais.
Strong solar storm could bring auroras to Switzerland
October 4, 2024
Auroras could be visible over Switzerland on Saturday night and Sunday. This is because the sun is very active at the moment.
Baloise refrains from further damage control with hail planes
October 4, 2024
The Baloise insurance group will not be using a hail plane in future. From 2018, a specially equipped Cessna took off from Birrfeld AG airfield every summer to "inoculate" clouds with silver iodide and thus prevent hail.
Swatch: Hayek family buys more shares for over 14 million
October 4, 2024
The Hayek family's purchases of shares in the Swatch watch group continue. After Nayla, Nick and Marc Hayek bought a good 31 million francs worth of registered shares in July, they made another purchase on Friday (today).
Switzerland donates machines for rubble removal in Ukraine
October 4, 2024
The Swiss Confederation is planning to deliver machinery for clearing rubble and debris as well as fire-fighting equipment to Ukraine.
EU states clear the way for car tariffs against China
October 4, 2024
The EU can impose additional tariffs on electric cars from China despite opposition from Germany.
Around 30 army personnel fall ill with gastrointestinal infection
October 4, 2024
Around 30 members of the Swiss Armed Forces have contracted norovirus. To prevent further spread of the disease, those who have fallen ill have been isolated from the rest of the troops and are receiving medical care.

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