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German car industry speaks out against EU punitive tariffs
October 2, 2024
Electric cars from China are much cheaper than models from the EU. The EU Commission accuses Beijing of distorting the market.
80-year-old dies in Moudon VD after feeling unwell at the wheel
October 2, 2024
An 80-year-old driver caused a traffic accident in Moudon VD on Tuesday. His car hit another car that had stopped in front of a level crossing.
Migrants forced overboard: 48 dead off Djibouti
October 2, 2024
According to the UN Organization for Migration (IOM) in Geneva, at least 48 refugees have died off the coast of Djibouti in the Gulf of Aden.
EU Commission wants to postpone deforestation law
October 2, 2024
Stricter rules for the protection of forests should actually apply to products such as cocoa and wood in the EU.
Swiss judges want to disentangle the judiciary and politics
October 2, 2024
Swiss judges want to completely break the traditional link between parties and court members with regard to mandate contributions.
How Israel protects itself from attacks
October 2, 2024
According to the Israeli army, Iran fired around 180 shells in the latest attack on Israel.
Public prosecutor wants pre-trial detention for knife attacker from Oerlikon ZH
October 2, 2024
The Zurich public prosecutor's office has applied for the man who suddenly attacked and injured three after-school children with a knife in Zurich-Oerlikon on Tuesday afternoon to be remanded in custody.
Significantly fewer new car registrations again in September
October 2, 2024
Sales figures on the Swiss car market remain low in September. Compared to the same month last year, 6.
Operation in England: Chest opened with pocket knife
October 2, 2024
A surgeon in England has performed an operation with a Swiss army knife that he normally uses to cut apples.
Opponents fear increase in environmental damage from highway expansion
October 2, 2024
"Oversized, overpriced, harmful to the climate": The "No to excessive freeway expansion" alliance launched a referendum campaign on Wednesday against the freeway expansion planned by the Federal Council and parliament.
Defendant goes berserk after verdict delivered in Zurich court
October 2, 2024
On Wednesday, the Zurich High Court opened the verdict against a 49-year-old man who killed his wife in Zurich Altstetten in 2021.
Office of the Attorney General examines waiver of immunity for SVP politicians
October 2, 2024
The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland has requested that the immunity of SVP National Councillors Thomas Aeschi (ZG) and Michael Graber (VS) be lifted.
Zurich High Court confirms verdict against 49-year-old man
October 2, 2024
On Wednesday, the Zurich High Court sentenced a 49-year-old man to 20 years' imprisonment for the murder of his wife.
Disruptions at mobile provider Salt
October 2, 2024
On Wednesday morning, the network of the Swiss telecommunications provider Salt experienced disruptions to Internet and mobile services.
No defamation offenses provable at Ticino cantonal court
October 2, 2024
No defamation offenses can be proven at the Ticino Cantonal Criminal Court. The extraordinary public prosecutor appointed to investigate a complaint to the court discontinues the proceedings.
Well over a million fans at the World Cycling Championships in Zurich
October 2, 2024
According to the organizers of the World Cycling Championships in Zurich, around 1.
Migros subsidiary Galaxus builds new logistics center in Germany
October 2, 2024
The online retailer Galaxus is continuing its expansion in Germany. The Migros subsidiary has laid the foundation stone for a new distribution center in Neuenburg am Rhein in southern Germany.
Appeal proceedings in the Bulgaria case against UBS will not be suspended
October 2, 2024
On Wednesday, the Federal Criminal Court answered UBS's preliminary questions in the Bulgarian mafia money laundering trial.

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