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Increase in animal testing in Switzerland last year
September 17, 2024
Almost 600,000 animals were used in animal experiments in Switzerland in 2023. This corresponds to an increase of 1.
Six finalists for the German Book Prize have been announced
September 17, 2024
Four female authors and two male authors have been shortlisted for this year's German Book Prize.
EPFL researcher receives prestigious German medical prize
September 17, 2024
Three researchers have been awarded the Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize for their findings on a fundamental signaling pathway of the immune system.
Number of asylum applications in Switzerland down in August
September 17, 2024
The number of asylum applications fell by 26% in August compared to the previous year.
Switzerland-wide plastic recycling available from October
September 17, 2024
In Switzerland, there will soon be a national collection bag for yoghurt pots, orange juice packaging, shampoo bottles, etc.
Accused in Andelfingen ZH finds “everything very exaggerated”
September 17, 2024
The 46-year-old Swiss man standing trial in Andelfingen on Tuesday for exploiting "house slaves" basically admitted everything during questioning.
Honor for Pamela Anderson at the film festival in Zurich
September 17, 2024
US actress Pamela Anderson ("Baywatch") is to receive another award: She will be honored at the 20th Film Festival in Zurich.
Council of States does not want to join the UN migration pact
September 17, 2024
The Council of States still does not want Switzerland to join the UN migration pact.
New DNA detector detects amphibians in water samples
September 17, 2024
Forensic evidence against species extinction: Swiss researchers have developed DNA detectors to identify amphibians in water samples.
Zurich hiker killed in an accident in the Onsernone Valley in Ticino
September 17, 2024
A hiker from Zurich died in an accident in the Onsernone Valley in Ticino on Monday.
National Council insists on increases for education and research
September 17, 2024
The National Council wants the federal government to provide more money for education, research and innovation between 2025 and 2028 than the Federal Council has requested and the Council of States has approved to date.
FINMA sanctions Bank Mirabaud for money laundering violations
September 17, 2024
The Geneva-based private bank Mirabaud has been sanctioned by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority Finma for breaching its obligations in the fight against money laundering.
Council of States wants CHF 521 million for Swiss forests
September 17, 2024
The Council of States wants to provide a total of CHF 521 million between 2025 and 2028 for the adaptation of Swiss forests to climate change.
Swiss watch industry demands support from politicians
September 17, 2024
The Swiss watch industry is going through difficult times: Global demand for Swiss watches is declining and the strong franc is putting pressure on manufacturers.
Across borders – Luxembourg is building the healthcare system of tomorrow
September 17, 2024
Artificial intelligence and digital technologies: The healthcare sector is undergoing radical change.
Zurich Film Festival honors Pamela Anderson
September 17, 2024
Hollywood star Pamela Anderson will be honored at this year's Zurich Film Festival for her career and her role in the film "The Last Showgirl".
Human rights increasingly disregarded in Russia
September 16, 2024
The human rights situation in Russia is desolate, according to a UN report. Since the beginning of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, everything has become even worse.
National Council must once again deal with national address service
September 16, 2024
The National Council must once again deal with the federal law proposed by the federal government for the creation of a national address service.

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