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Cleaners in Cologne almost completely wipe away Harald Naegeli’s artwork
September 13, 2024
Cleaners in Cologne have almost wiped away a well-known work of art by the "Sprayer of Zurich", Harald Naegeli.
Signature collections to continue as planned
September 13, 2024
No follow-up checks and suspension of pending initiatives and referendums: Ongoing signature collections should continue as planned.
Long traffic jam in front of the Gotthard on Friday
September 13, 2024
Even before the weekend, travelers heading south needed patience: In front of the Gotthard tunnel on the A2, vehicles were jammed for 13 kilometers early Friday afternoon.
Amherd and Cassis represent Switzerland at the UN General Assembly
September 13, 2024
President Viola Amherd and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis will represent Switzerland at the opening of the 79th UN General Assembly in New York.
Federal Council puts looser second-home requirements into force in October
September 13, 2024
From October 1, less stringent building regulations will apply in municipalities with a large number of second homes.
Gas suppliers must once again build up a winter reserve
September 13, 2024
Gas suppliers in Switzerland must also build up reserves in the winter of 2025/26, now for the fourth time.
Federal Council wants 96 million francs for Ukraine reconstruction
September 13, 2024
The Federal Council has requested a loan of CHF 96.11 million from Parliament for the reconstruction of Ukraine.
No application for approval for vaccination against bluetongue yet
September 13, 2024
The Agency for Therapeutic Products Swissmedic is dampening hopes of a rapid vaccination against bluetongue serotype 3.
Lucerne Festival draws a “very positive balance”
September 13, 2024
Two days before the conclusion of the major classical music event, the Lucerne Festival has drawn a "very positive balance".
Tariff system led to subdued cost growth in the healthcare sector
September 13, 2024
The costs for inpatient psychiatric services have risen more moderately with the introduction of a flat-rate tariff.
“The Substance”: The old woman, a monster (cinema release 19.9.)
September 13, 2024
Dripping body cavities, slippery intestines and Margaret Qualley crawling out of Demi Moore's back.
Bremgarten court finds parents guilty of intentional homicide
September 13, 2024
On Friday, the District Court of Bremgarten AG found the parents of a three-year-old child guilty of intentional homicide.
UBS expects rents to continue rising due to low vacancy rates
September 13, 2024
There are hardly any vacant rental apartments left in Switzerland. Although the decline in vacancies has slowed this year, it is likely to continue next year, according to the major bank UBS.
Danish DSV becomes a logistics giant with Schenker takeover
September 13, 2024
A big bang in the logistics sector: Deutsche Bahn is parting with its logistics division DB Schenker in a sensational deal.
Parliament can decide on contributions for assisted living at home
September 13, 2024
AHV and IV pensioners in need of assistance who receive supplementary benefits should be able to live at home more thanks to care.
Councils can decide on Suva money for asbestos compensation fund
September 13, 2024
The Swiss National Accident Insurance Fund (Suva) should be able to financially support the compensation fund for asbestos victims.
Courier arrested in Lucerne with 500 grams of drugs in his body
September 13, 2024
A drug courier who was transporting over half a kilogram of cocaine in his body was arrested in Lucerne on Monday.
Federal Council wants to support cantons financially after storms
September 13, 2024
The Federal Council wants to secure additional financial aid for the cantons of Graubünden, Ticino, Valais, Vaud and Bern following the severe storms last summer.

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