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Charges brought in the Schumacher blackmail case
September 25, 2024
The public prosecutor's office in Wuppertal has brought charges against three men in the case of attempted blackmail against the family of former Formula 1 racing driver Michael Schumacher.
National Council approves adjusted Swiss contributions to IMF
September 25, 2024
The National Council has approved the adjustment of Swiss contributions to the resources of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
German Green Party leadership throws in the towel after election disaster
September 25, 2024
A new start for the German Greens: Following the party's failures in several elections, the party executive has announced its resignation - one year before the next general election.
National Council approves million-euro loan for new cloud infrastructure
September 25, 2024
The federal government is to modernize its own cloud infrastructure and thus drive forward the digital transformation.
National Council insists on better child protection on the internet
September 25, 2024
The National Council is insisting on the protection of children from commercial exploitation on the internet.
Afghan women generally continue to receive asylum
September 25, 2024
Afghan women and girls will generally continue to be granted asylum in Switzerland.
Competition from China puts Swiss online retailers under pressure
September 25, 2024
Chinese online retailers such as Temu, Shein and AliExpress are increasingly causing problems for Swiss retailers.
National Council calls for national measures to combat doctor shortage
September 25, 2024
The National Council is calling for national measures to combat the shortage of doctors in Switzerland.
National Council insists on intercantonal hospital planning
September 25, 2024
The Federal Council, together with the cantons, should work towards intercantonal hospital planning based on the principle of "decentralized concentration".
OECD raises forecast for global economy slightly
September 25, 2024
Despite wars and crises, the global economy is proving to be relatively robust. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has slightly raised its forecast for global economic growth this year.
Council of States sends SVP asylum proposals to committee
September 25, 2024
In contrast to the National Council the previous day, there was no extraordinary debate on asylum in the Council of States on Wednesday.
Butterfly invasion goes hand in hand with gene loss
September 25, 2024
The Karst white butterfly is spreading invasively throughout Europe. According to a new study by the University of Basel, this invasion has been accompanied by a major genetic loss within the species.
Criminal charges for allegedly forged signatures
September 25, 2024
The Federal Chancellery has filed a second criminal complaint on suspicion of electoral fraud.
“Reinas” enters the race for a Foreign Oscar for Switzerland
September 25, 2024
"Reinas" by director Klaudia Reynicke is in the running for the Foreign Oscar. The Federal Office of Culture (FOC) announced on Wednesday that the coming-of-drama will represent Switzerland in the "Best International Film" category.
Federal government begins national control of sheep foot rot
September 25, 2024
On October 1, the Confederation will begin a nationwide campaign to combat the contagious and painful disease sheep footrot.
Switzerland does not denounce the European Convention on Human Rights
September 25, 2024
Parliament does not want the European Convention on Human Rights to be denounced.
Over 55s attach greater importance to work than young people
September 25, 2024
The importance of work increases among Swiss employees as they get older. As a survey published on Wednesday shows, 56 to 65-year-olds attach greater importance to gainful employment than younger people.
Experts anticipate a further deterioration in the economic outlook
September 25, 2024
According to financial analysts and economists, the economic situation in Switzerland has deteriorated further.

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