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French-speaking Swiss radio and television RTS cuts 55 jobs
September 12, 2024
Radio and Television of Western Switzerland (RTS) plans to save ten million francs in 2025 by cutting 55 full-time positions.
Kayaker dies after accident on the Inn near Scuol GR
September 12, 2024
A kayaker died in hospital on Tuesday after an accident on the River Inn near Scuol GR.
Beat Läuchli becomes overall project manager for the ESC in Basel
September 12, 2024
Event manager Beat Läuchli has been appointed overall project manager for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025 in Basel.
Council of States wants to give ETH Domain less money than National Council
September 12, 2024
The Council of States wants to give the ETH Domain CHF 100 million less than the National Council for the years 2025 to 2028.
Worker killed in accident in Clusette tunnel in Val-de-Travers
September 12, 2024
A man aged around 50 died in a work accident in the Clusette Tunnel in Val-de-Travers in the canton of Neuchâtel on Wednesday afternoon.
Geneva government presents a balanced budget for 2025
September 12, 2024
The Geneva State Council presented a balanced draft budget for 2025 on Thursday. This draft contains planned tax cuts and at the same time strengthens social benefits.
Three women and two men nominated for Swiss Book Prize
September 12, 2024
Mariann Bühler, Zora del Buono, Martin R. Dean, Béla Rothenbühler and Michelle Steinbeck have been nominated for the Swiss Book Prize 2024.
Nidwalden expects a deficit of 2.2 million francs in 2025
September 12, 2024
The government of Nidwalden is budgeting in the red for the coming year. A deficit of CHF 2.
Parliament shows sympathy for payment cards for asylum seekers
September 12, 2024
Parliament expresses sympathy for a payment card for asylum seekers. The National Council is examining how such a means of payment could be introduced nationwide.
National Council wants to make foreign financing of mosques more difficult
September 12, 2024
The National Council is demanding conditions for the foreign financing of houses of worship and educational institutions in Switzerland.
Council of States decides to triple ETH fees for foreigners
September 12, 2024
Tuition fees for foreign ETH students will be at least tripled. Following the National Council, this was also decided by the Council of States on Thursday.
Zurich police should be allowed to investigate closed chats
September 12, 2024
In future, the Zurich police will also be allowed to investigate closed chats and forums.
Researchers throw down chunks of concrete on the Weissfluhjoch
September 12, 2024
Researchers are rolling huge chunks of concrete down the slope on the Weissfluhjoch near Davos GR for scientific purposes.
Parliament extends deadline for reporting construction defects
September 12, 2024
In future, anyone buying or building a new home will have more time to report construction defects.
Swisscom: Italy’s ComCo examines Vodafone takeover in depth
September 12, 2024
The planned Swisscom takeover of Vodafone Italia is being scrutinized more closely.
Baloise sets new goals and cuts jobs
September 12, 2024
Baloise is setting itself new business goals for the future. In order to become more profitable, the insurance company wants to cut costs.
Baloise clearly increases profit in the first half of the year
September 12, 2024
Baloise earned more in the first half of the year than in the previous year. Consolidated profit rose by 7.
Swiss medtech sector remains on course for growth despite EU hurdles
September 12, 2024
The Swiss medtech industry has grown strongly in recent years. The industry is concerned about cost pressure and European Union regulations.

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