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Swiss economy recovers more slowly than hoped, according to KOF
September 25, 2024
According to economic researchers at ETH Zurich (KOF), the economic recovery in Switzerland is proceeding more slowly than hoped.
Best-of albums from forty years of synth-pop band Alphaville
September 25, 2024
Three music fans discover the synthesizer in the early 1980s. They land three worldwide hits.
Indie rock band Maximo Park with new album “Stream Of Life”
September 25, 2024
The indie band Maximo Park combines classic rock elements with new influences in their new album.
Solothurn Art Prize 2024 goes to the composer Thomas Trachsel
September 25, 2024
Olten composer Thomas Trachsel has been awarded this year's Art Prize of the Canton of Solothurn.
Parliament wants to improve help for victims of coercive measures
September 25, 2024
Assistance for victims of coercive measures in Switzerland is to be improved. If, in addition to federal solidarity contributions, these people also receive contributions from the cantons or communes, the receipt of these funds should not lead to a reduction in any bridging or supplementary benefits in future.
Unification Conference must deal with research funds
September 25, 2024
After three rounds of consultations, the dispatch on education, research and innovation (ERI) for the years 2025 to 2028 has not yet been finalized.
AI to monitor cracks on the Zermatt-Brig railroad line
September 25, 2024
The train line between Zermatt and Brig in the canton of Valais will be monitored using artificial intelligence (AI) in future.
Swissgrid with a successful half-year
September 25, 2024
Swissgrid has had a successful first half-year. As the national grid operator announced on Wednesday, the company result amounted to CHF 54.
Majority wants to ban the purchase of signatures from collectors
September 25, 2024
According to a survey, a large majority want to ban the purchase of signatures for initiatives from professional collectors.
Chief Education Officer calls for a ban on cell phones in schools
September 25, 2024
The President of the Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education (EDK), Silvia Steiner, is calling for a ban on cell phones in schools.
Police union criticizes German border control
September 25, 2024
According to the German Police Union (GdP), border controls have so far done little to limit illegal migration.
Cassis calls for dialog with Russia at the UN
September 24, 2024
At the UN General Debate in New York, the President of the Swiss Confederation, Viola Amherd, has lamented serious violations of international law in front of the international community.
Suspect arrested in Geneva after homicide in Paris
September 24, 2024
A suspect in a homicide in Paris was arrested in Geneva on Tuesday. The body of a 19-year-old student was unearthed in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris on Saturday.
UN not a chatting club according to Amherd
September 24, 2024
According to President Viola Amherd, the UN is not a chattering club that achieves little.
Amherd deplores serious violations of international law at the UN
September 24, 2024
The heavy toll that the civilian population is paying in the current crises and conflicts strengthens Switzerland's resolve to continue to regard international humanitarian law as an absolute priority.
Basler Kantonalbank appoints Regula Berger as new CEO
September 24, 2024
There will be a change of leadership at Basler Kantonalbank next spring. The current Deputy CEO Regula Berger will take over as CEO and Chairwoman of the Group Executive Board on March 1, 2025.
Mountaineers in low shoes and trainers blocked on the Matterhorn
September 24, 2024
Two mountaineers from Vietnam got into mountain trouble on the Matterhorn on Monday.
Andreas Karlaganis becomes new theater director in Düsseldorf
September 24, 2024
Bern-born Andreas Karlaganis takes over the management of the Düsseldorf Schauspielhaus.

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