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Risk of a real estate bubble remains high in Zurich and Geneva
September 24, 2024
In Zurich and Geneva, the risk of a bubble on the housing market remains high in an international comparison, even if it has weakened recently.
National Council in favor of remaining in the Human Rights Convention
September 24, 2024
The National Council does not want to denounce the European Convention on Human Rights.
Researchers identify blue-green algae responsible for dead dogs
September 24, 2024
Researchers at the University of Neuchâtel have identified the strain of blue-green algae responsible for six dead dogs.
Space travel entrepreneur must answer to Freiburg court
September 24, 2024
The founder of the space travel company Swiss Space Systems, Pascal Jaussi, must stand trial for misleading the administration of justice.
Swisscom: EU gives green light for takeover of Vodafone Italia
September 24, 2024
Swisscom is making progress with its planned acquisition of Vodafone Italia: The EU Commission has given the green light for the 8 billion euro takeover.
Number of work and leisure accidents remained stable in 2023
September 24, 2024
The number of occupational and leisure accidents and occupational illnesses remained stable in 2023.
Councils still at odds over funding for energy research
September 24, 2024
The Swiss parliament continues to disagree on the period and amount of state funding for energy research.
National Council recognizes Holodomor in Ukraine as an act of genocide
September 24, 2024
The starvation of several million people in Ukraine around 90 years ago for which the Soviet regime under Joseph Stalin was responsible is an act of genocide.
These changes come into force in Switzerland on October 1
September 24, 2024
Stricter sales, advertising and reporting regulations for tobacco products and electronic cigarettes, a ban on rock gardens in the canton of Solothurn and a new code of conduct for the federal administration.
Caritas calls for a rapid increase in premium reductions
September 24, 2024
Two days before the announcement of health insurance premiums for 2025, Caritas has made demands.
Swiss Stock Exchange appoints Juan Flames as head of the Spanish stock exchange
September 24, 2024
The Swiss stock exchange SIX has appointed a new head for the Spanish stock exchange BME, which is owned by SIX.
Amherd and Cassis campaign for reforms at the UN summit in New York
September 24, 2024
President Viola Amherd and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis are representing Switzerland this week at the so-called "High-level Week" at the opening of the 79th UN General Assembly.
Scholz does not want to give Ukraine far-reaching weapons
September 24, 2024
Immediately before his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) reiterated that he does not want to further relax the rules for the use of German weapons in the Ukrainian defensive campaign against Russia.
Selenskyj: End of the war possible next year
September 24, 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi believes that the war in his country against Russia can be ended next year.
Switzerland warns against traveling to Lebanon and Israel
September 23, 2024
The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in Bern has issued a warning against traveling to Lebanon and Israel.
FDFA warns against travel to Lebanon and calls on people to leave the country
September 23, 2024
The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in Bern warns against traveling to Lebanon.
Amherd calls for women in Afghanistan to be heard at the UN
September 23, 2024
According to President Viola Amherd, real peace can only be achieved with the equal participation of women.
Tougher action against unfair internet ratings
September 23, 2024
The Federal Council must consider tougher action against unfair, untrue or defamatory reviews on internet platforms.

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