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Swiss cancels flights to and from Tel Aviv
September 17, 2024
Swiss is canceling all flights from Zurich to Tel Aviv and back. This is in response to recent events in the Middle East, as the airline announced on Tuesday evening.
Ticino parliament restricts approval of Spitex organizations
September 17, 2024
On Tuesday evening, the Ticino cantonal parliament approved a restriction on the admission of Spitex organizations.
Passengers can disembark Thurgau Travel ship in Vienna
September 17, 2024
The passengers of the Thurgau Travel river cruise ship were able to disembark in Vienna on Tuesday.
Home office can increase productivity according to study
September 17, 2024
Working from home and hybrid forms of work can increase productivity under certain conditions.
Fribourg’s Belluard Bollwerk festival has a new director
September 17, 2024
Elisa Liepsch is taking over the management of the Belluard Bollwerk festival in Fribourg for the 2025-2027 editions.
Danube in Austria closed to shipping
September 17, 2024
Following the heavy rainfall of the past few days, no ships are allowed to sail on the Austrian section of the Danube until further notice.
New platform to counteract shortage of family doctors and pediatricians
September 17, 2024
The association Junge Haus- und KinderärztInnen Schweiz (JHaS) is launching an internet platform for deputies in GP and pediatric practices.
RSI must save five million francs in 2025
September 17, 2024
Radio and Television of Italian-speaking Switzerland RSI is cutting 15 full-time positions as part of cost-cutting measures.
Migros closes web stores of subsidiaries
September 17, 2024
Migros' major restructuring is also affecting the web stores of its subsidiaries.
Opposition to new reporting tool in the National Council
September 17, 2024
The National Council has voiced opposition to an electronic tool that will require professional users to report the use of plant protection products and the trade and use of nutrients in future.
CDU leader Merz stands as candidate for chancellor in German election 2025
September 17, 2024
The German sister parties CDU and CSU will go into the 2025 parliamentary elections with CDU leader Friedrich Merz as their candidate for chancellor.
EU Commissioner Maros Sefcovic keeps the Switzerland dossier
September 17, 2024
Commissioner Maros Sefcovic is to remain responsible for relations with Switzerland for the European Commission.
Söder: Support Merz without “gnashing of teeth”
September 17, 2024
CSU leader Markus Söder has promised CDU leader Friedrich Merz his full support for the Bundestag election campaign.
Switzerland condemned by the ECtHR after mandatory expulsion
September 17, 2024
By ordering the expulsion of a man from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Switzerland has violated his right to respect for family life.
Six finalists chosen for the German Book Prize
September 17, 2024
It's about dealing with recent history, war, violence and love: six novels have made it onto this year's shortlist for the German Book Prize.
Tamedia merges editorial teams and cuts jobs
September 17, 2024
The Zurich-based media company Tamedia is reorganizing its editorial offices and implementing the job cuts announced at the end of August.
Bank Mirabaud tried to prevent Finma publication
September 17, 2024
The Geneva-based private bank Mirabaud attempted to prevent the publication of a press release on supervisory proceedings being conducted against it by the Financial Market Authority.
Valais orders the shooting of further wolf packs
September 17, 2024
The canton of Valais has ordered the shooting of two more wolf packs. The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) has subsequently granted the canton permission to do so, as announced by the State Chancellery on Tuesday.

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