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From junk to trend – the second-hand market for luxury goods is booming
September 13, 2024
The market for second-hand luxury goods is booming - and Switzerland is right in the middle of it.
City of Lucerne warns of rockfall hazard at Schlössli Schönegg
September 13, 2024
On Friday morning, the city of Lucerne informed about a rockfall hazard at Schlössli Schönegg in the Gütsch area.
Arena di Verona is pleased with audience and revenue growth
September 13, 2024
The Arena di Verona can draw a positive balance of the 2024 summer season. 417,354 spectators attended the 50 performances of the 101st Opera Festival.
1.5 kilograms of cocaine seized at customs in Boncourt JU
September 13, 2024
The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS) seized 1.5 kilograms of pure cocaine in Boncourt, Jura, on August 1.
Manhunt for 18-year-old – large-scale operation in Constance
September 13, 2024
During the night, police deployed a large contingent in Constance to search for a possibly armed man.
Moving securities can be expensive
September 13, 2024
When investors want to move their securities such as shares or ETFs from one provider to another, they sometimes incur high costs.
Passes closed due to snow
September 13, 2024
A cold front caused the snow line in Switzerland to drop below 2000 meters above sea level on Friday night.
Stadler Rail appoints Marc Meschenmoser as new Head of Communications
September 13, 2024
Rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler Rail has appointed Marc Meschenmoser as the new Head of Corporate Communications.
Major operation in Constance city center – all-clear
September 13, 2024
The police have given the all-clear following a major night-time operation in Constance.
Drunken worms and plastic plants: Ig Nobel Prizes awarded
September 13, 2024
Drunken worms, real plants imitating plastic plants and the swimming abilities of a dead trout: ten scientific studies have been awarded the "Ig Nobel Prizes" in the USA.
New sculptures on the facade of New York’s Metropolitan Museum
September 13, 2024
Four new sculptures by South Korean artist Lee Bul will adorn the façade of New York's Metropolitan Museum in the coming months.
Man flees to Kreuzlingen TG after an altercation
September 12, 2024
There was an altercation in Constance, Germany, on Thursday evening. A man fled in the direction of Kreuzlingen TG on an e-scooter.
France’s Economy Minister Le Maire becomes a lecturer in Switzerland
September 12, 2024
France's outgoing Economics Minister Bruno Le Maire is moving to Switzerland as a lecturer.
Zurich Film Festival honors actress Alicia Vikander
September 12, 2024
Swedish Oscar winner Alicia Vikander will be awarded the Golden Eye at the 20th Zurich Film Festival (ZFF).
Baloise’s major shareholder Cevian considers measures insufficient
September 12, 2024
Baloise's major shareholder Cevian Capital is dissatisfied with the insurance group's new strategy presented on Thursday.
Bündner Kunstmuseum shows young HR Giger in front of the Alien creation
September 12, 2024
From Saturday, the Bündner Kunstmuseum will be exhibiting youthful works by Alien creator HR Giger.
Another bomb threat at school in Sierre VS
September 12, 2024
The building of an orientation school in Sierre VS was evacuated on Thursday afternoon due to a bomb alert.
Switzerland sends team of experts to Vietnam due to typhoon “Yagi”
September 12, 2024
Switzerland is sending a team of experts from the Humanitarian Aid Unit to Vietnam, which was severely affected by Typhoon Yagi.

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