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Council of States wants to relax compulsory contracts for health insurance companies
September 26, 2024
The contractual obligation between health insurers and doctors and hospitals is to be relaxed in the outpatient and inpatient sectors.
National Council in favor of comprehensive cooperation with the EU in the space sector
September 26, 2024
Switzerland is to seek comprehensive cooperation with the EU in the space sector.
Solothurn government expects deficit of 103 million francs
September 26, 2024
The canton of Solothurn will remain in the red in the coming year. The cantonal government is expecting a deficit of 102.
Rock stabilization measures in the Gütsch area start at the end of September
September 26, 2024
The city of Lucerne will start the rock stabilization measures at Schlössli Schönegg in the Gütsch area next Monday.
Stadler receives order from SBB for up to 129 freight locomotives
September 26, 2024
Stadler has received an order from SBB for up to 129 freight locomotives. These are to be delivered in stages between fall 2027 and 2035 and will replace the old Re420 locomotives from SBB Cargo.
SNB lowers key interest rate to 1.00 percent
September 26, 2024
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has lowered its key interest rate once again. It now stands at 1.
Private agency Movetia to become a public-law institution
September 26, 2024
The National Council wants to turn Movetia, the agency for educational mobility, into a public-law institution.
SNB lowers key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points
September 26, 2024
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has lowered its key interest rate once again. The so-called SNB key interest rate has fallen by 0.
The federal government should continue to set its own tariffs for laboratory analyses
September 26, 2024
In future, the federal government should continue to determine how much health insurance companies have to pay for laboratory analyses.
Detention requested for one person after Sarco operation in Schaffhausen
September 26, 2024
Following the use of the Sarco suicide capsule in Merishausen SH, the Schaffhausen public prosecutor's office has requested that one person be remanded in custody.
Confidence in the pension system has increased
September 26, 2024
Compared to the previous year, the population has regained more confidence in the Swiss pension system.
Federal government approves shooting of national park herd
September 26, 2024
The Fuorn wolf pack, which mainly lives in the Engadin National Park, is to be definitively eliminated.
IPOs declining worldwide – Switzerland with fourth-largest IPO
September 26, 2024
Activity on the global IPO market decreased in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period of the previous year.
Swiss SMEs do not expect AI-related job cuts
September 26, 2024
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Switzerland are not afraid of artificial intelligence.
What you need to bear in mind when changing health insurer
September 26, 2024
Anyone wishing to change their health insurance provider due to rising premiums must cancel their current health insurance by November 30.
Despite potential savings, only a few policyholders switch insurers
September 26, 2024
Switching to a cheaper health insurance company or choosing a different model could save relatively large amounts of money.
Health insurance premiums likely to rise significantly again in 2025
September 26, 2024
Health Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider will announce the health insurance premiums for 2025 this Thursday afternoon.
SBB plans comprehensive night-time network
September 26, 2024
SBB is planning a nationwide night-time network for weekends from the end of 2026.

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