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A forerunner of the canton of Graubünden came into being 500 years ago
September 23, 2024
500 years ago, on October 23, 1524, regional alliances of the Canton of Graubünden united to form the Free State of the Three Leagues.
Swiss hospitals fail to achieve margins for sustainable operations
September 23, 2024
The majority of Swiss hospitals do not achieve the margins required for sustainable operation.
Swiss consumers do not benefit from falling sugar prices
September 23, 2024
The global sugar market is currently under pressure. While the price of sugar is also falling in the retail trade in Germany, consumers in Switzerland are hardly benefiting at all.
The long road to the foreign Oscar
September 23, 2024
On Wednesday, the selection committee appointed by the Federal Office of Culture will announce which Swiss film will be sent into the 2025 Oscar race: "Reinas" by Klaudia Reynicke or "Le procès du chien" by Laetitia Dosch.
BNP Paribas buys business with the rich from HSBC Germany
September 23, 2024
The major French bank BNP Paribas is expanding its business with wealthy private clients in Germany with a takeover.
After the Sun Templar drama 30 years ago, the cult scene continues to flourish
September 23, 2024
30 years ago, the drama surrounding the Sun Temple sect caused worldwide consternation.
Interest rates for fixed-rate mortgages fall significantly
September 23, 2024
Prices for fixed-rate mortgages have been on a downward trend since the middle of the year and are historically very favorable again.
One fifth of Swiss households heat with heat pumps
September 23, 2024
Since 2000, the proportion of heat pumps in Swiss households has increased fivefold.
Ina Invest and Cham Group examine merger
September 23, 2024
The two real estate companies Ina Invest and Cham Group are negotiating a merger.
Quote: SVP President on the voting behavior of the party base
September 23, 2024
"We are not in North Korea - the voters still decide for themselves." (SVP party president Marcel Dettling told the Tamedia titles on Monday about the fact that 70 percent of SVP voters had voted against their own party on the BVG reform on Sunday).
Chief butcher: industry under pressure despite steady meat consumption
September 23, 2024
According to the top Swiss butcher, the pressure on butchers has increased despite constant meat consumption.
Preliminary result: SPD needs BSW to govern
September 22, 2024
After the state elections in Brandenburg, the SPD needs the Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) alliance to form a government.
SPD beats AfD in Brandenburg – BSW needed for majority
September 22, 2024
In the state elections in Brandenburg, Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke's SPD has prevailed against the AfD and has once again become the strongest party.
SPD wins state election in Brandenburg
September 22, 2024
For the eighth time in a row since 1990, the SPD has won the state election in Brandenburg.
SPD beats right-wing AfD in eastern Brandenburg
September 22, 2024
In the state elections in the eastern German state of Brandenburg, the Social Democrats (SPD) led by Minister President Dietmar Woidke narrowly beat the right-wing populist AfD to become the strongest party once again.
Pact for the Future is a wake-up call for the UN, says Amherd
September 22, 2024
According to President Viola Amherd, the UN's pact for the future is a wake-up call to strengthen the commitment to multilateralism.
SPD prevails against AfD in eastern German state of Brandenburg
September 22, 2024
Brandenburg's Minister President Dietmar Woidke has done it again: in the state elections in the eastern German federal state, his Social Democrats (SPD) narrowly held their ground against the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) and once again became the strongest party.
Biel remains red-green – run-off election for the city presidency
September 22, 2024
The city government of Biel/Bienne remains in red-green hands. The SP and Greens defended their three seats on the five-member municipal council on Sunday, as the city announced on Sunday.

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