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Study shows effect of voting campaigns on voters
September 19, 2024
Swiss voters estimate the campaign budget of the opposing side to be higher than it actually is.
Violent Lausanne football fan convicted
September 19, 2024
A Lausanne football fan who threw a firecracker into the stands of the Tuilière stadium during the match between FC Lausanne-Sport and FC Basel, injuring three people, has been identified and arrested.
Debt jeopardizes fight against AIDS in Africa, says UN
September 19, 2024
According to a UN report, the high level of debt in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa is preventing the adequate financing of important health programs, for example to combat AIDS.
National Council reaps criticism from those affected for saving money for the army
September 19, 2024
Parliament wants to spend CHF 4 billion more on the army in the coming years, but wants to save the money at the expense of the cantons and Swiss aid abroad.
The second night also brings better sleep by far
September 19, 2024
You sleep better on the second night in an unfamiliar place. According to a new study by the University of Freiburg, this also applies if there are several days between the first and second night in an unfamiliar environment.
Replica of a tricycle from Hiroshima at the Red Cross Museum in Geneva
September 19, 2024
The bronze replica of a tricycle found after the atomic explosion in Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, has been on display at the International Red Cross Museum in Geneva since Thursday.
Swiss continues to suspend flights to Tel Aviv
September 19, 2024
The airline Swiss will not be flying to Tel Aviv until September 24. This decision was taken after careful consideration of the situation in the Middle East, the airline announced on Thursday.
Women in Geneva benefit from the introduction of the minimum wage
September 19, 2024
The introduction of the minimum wage at the end of 2020 had a positive impact on women in the canton of Geneva.
Toy weapon on bridge over Rhine border triggers police operation
September 19, 2024
On Wednesday evening, three people walked across the Rhine wooden bridge from Stein AG to Bad Säckingen (D) with an openly carried softair machine gun.
Reduction of the cantonal share is problematic for finance directors
September 19, 2024
The Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) considers a reduction in the cantonal share of direct federal tax in favor of the army budget to be highly problematic.
Savings for the army are a frontal attack on security policy
September 19, 2024
For Alliance Sud, the cutbacks in favor of the Swiss army at the expense of international cooperation (IC) are a frontal attack on a holistic security policy.
Focus of nuclear research remains the continued operation of existing nuclear power plants
September 19, 2024
According to nuclear researchers, the focus of Swiss nuclear research remains the continued operation of existing reactors.
Pax Media Art Prize 2024 goes to Esther Hunziker
September 19, 2024
Basel-based media artist Esther Hunziker receives the Pax Art Award 2024. The jury honors the artist for "her many years of consistent work with digital media".
Zurich Commercial Court dismisses FIFA lawsuit against Google
September 19, 2024
Google does not have to delete articles about the world football association Fifa from its search results.
Councils agree on cultural contributions for the years 2025 to 2028
September 19, 2024
The Swiss parliament has reached an agreement on the financing of federal funding for culture for the years 2025 to 2028.
Slight easing for the Swiss watch industry in August
September 19, 2024
The Swiss watch industry is struggling with adverse conditions: while demand for Swiss timepieces has fallen significantly in important Asian markets such as Hong Kong and China, the strong franc is putting additional pressure on the market environment.
Unstable Riedberg tunnel in Valais urgently needs to be secured
September 19, 2024
Massive landslides are jeopardizing the safety and stability of the Riedberg tunnel currently under construction in Upper Valais.
National Council wants to compensate for higher army spending elsewhere
September 19, 2024
The National Council wants to counter-finance the four billion franc increase in military spending by lowering the cantons' share of direct federal tax and introducing cost-cutting measures.

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