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Asylum policy: Faeser in favor of quick checks – Union dissatisfied
September 10, 2024
The "traffic light" government and the CDU/CSU failed to find a common denominator at their second migration meeting at the Federal Ministry of the Interior - but the federal government is still planning reforms.
Merz: Migration talks with the traffic light failed
September 10, 2024
Friedrich Merz, head of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, has declared the talks with the coalition government on tightening asylum rules a failure.
Basel-Mulhouse Airport reports positive summer vacation results
September 10, 2024
At the end of the summer, EuroAirport recorded around 96 percent of its 2019 traffic.
Bremgarten: Egiosm versus love as motivation to kill
September 10, 2024
Two completely different motivations for the killing of a disabled toddler in May 2020 were explained in the Bremgarten AG district court on Tuesday.
Trade association suspends convicted Valais wine merchant
September 10, 2024
The Sion Wine Cellars Association has suspended the winemaker and wine merchant convicted of AOC fraud.
Poland: German plans for border controls are unacceptable
September 10, 2024
Poland has sharply criticized the German government's plans to introduce temporary controls at all German land borders.
Roche opens development center costing 1.2 billion Swiss francs
September 10, 2024
The pharmaceutical company Roche opened its new research and development center in Basel on Tuesday.
Saas Valley accessible by land again from Wednesday
September 10, 2024
The Saas Valley, which has been cut off from the outside world since last Thursday due to a mudslide, will be accessible by road again from Wednesday.
Over 600 insured persons have paid too high premiums with CSS
September 10, 2024
The health insurer CSS has collected too high premiums from over 600 insured persons for several years.
This is what is known so far about suspected forged signatures
September 10, 2024
Commercial companies are alleged to have cheated when collecting signatures for popular initiatives.
National Council wants to slow down the restructuring of Swiss Post
September 10, 2024
For the National Council, the Federal Council wants to hastily relax certain requirements for Swiss Post.
UN Commission: Violence in civil war-torn Syria on the rise
September 10, 2024
The conflict in Syria, which has been ongoing since 2011, threatens to escalate once again.
Councils at odds over funding for energy research
September 10, 2024
Parliament wants to provide funding for research into energy and climate issues. However, in contrast to the Federal Council and the Council of States, the National Council on Tuesday shortened the period of validity of the resolution and thus also the corresponding commitment credit.
Bremgarten: Mother’s defense lawyer pleads manslaughter
September 10, 2024
At the District Court of Bremgarten AG on Tuesday, the mother's defense lawyer pleaded for his client to be convicted of manslaughter.
Council of States does not want more funds to combat human trafficking
September 10, 2024
The federal government should not have to provide additional funds to combat human trafficking.
No apportioning of blame after landslides in Schwanden GL
September 10, 2024
According to an investigation, a road renovation in Schwanden GL did not lead to the landslides.
Zurich couple on trial for abuse of “house slaves”
September 10, 2024
A married couple from the Winterthur region exploited two young women as "house slaves" and kept them in a small cage.
Council of States does not approve Geneva parental leave for the time being
September 10, 2024
The canton of Geneva cannot introduce 24-week parental leave for the time being. The Council of States has suspended the guarantee of the corresponding constitutional amendment.

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