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Two men charged with attempted murder in Ticino
December 16, 2024
The public prosecutor's office in Ticino has charged two men with attempted murder.
Refugee home in Valais closed due to unstable ground
December 16, 2024
Operations at the refugee hostel in Mayens-de-Chamoson in the canton of Valais have been suspended until further notice.
Civic leaders take over finances in the municipal council of Berne
December 16, 2024
Following the elections at the end of November, all directorates in the municipal council of the city of Berne will have new political leaders.
Aebi Schmidt goes public via merger in the USA
December 16, 2024
The Swiss vehicle manufacturer Aebi Schmidt is going public via a merger. Not in Switzerland, however, but in the USA.
Christian Glur is the new SVP National Councillor for Aargau
December 16, 2024
Christian Glur from Aargau is the new SVP National Councillor. He took the oath of office in the parliamentary chamber on Monday.
Court in Olten SO sentences exhibitionist to 21 months
December 16, 2024
On Monday, the Olten-Gösgen district court sentenced a former member of the Aargau Grand Council of the Center to a conditional prison sentence of 21 months.
Swiss hotel industry with significantly more overnight stays in November
December 16, 2024
The Swiss hotel industry recorded significantly more overnight stays in November.
Mirabaud announces far-reaching restructuring of the Board of Directors
December 16, 2024
Over the course of the year, the French-speaking Swiss banking group Mirabaud has quietly reshuffled its Board of Directors and appointed a new Chairman.
Scholz poses question of confidence with election campaign speech in the Bundestag
December 16, 2024
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz used his speech on the vote of confidence in the Bundestag to strongly criticize his former coalition partner, the FDP.
Scholz wants a quick vote and attacks the FDP
December 16, 2024
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has justified calling a vote of confidence with the aim of holding an early election with the important political questions to be decided.
Geneva researchers decode gold transport in magma
December 16, 2024
Researchers at the University of Geneva have deciphered the transport path of gold in magma in the laboratory.
Covid-19 no longer among the top five causes of death
December 16, 2024
Coronavirus diseases still caused two percent of all deaths in Switzerland in 2023.
Toy industry suffers from subdued consumer sentiment
December 16, 2024
The mountain of packages under Swiss Christmas trees is likely to be somewhat less lavish this year than in previous years.
Aebi Schmidt merges with The Shyft Group and goes public on Nasdaq
December 16, 2024
The Swiss vehicle manufacturer Aebi Schmidt wants to merge with the US specialty vehicle manufacturer The Shyft Group.
Court extends security detention for Sonko due to risk of absconding
December 16, 2024
The Criminal Chamber of the Federal Criminal Court has extended the preventive detention of Gambia's former interior minister, who was convicted in the first instance, until mid-February.
SNB decides further adjustment to interest rate on sight deposits
December 16, 2024
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is making adjustments to the interest rate on sight deposits.
Wind changes climate information in snowflakes
December 16, 2024
Snowflakes change their composition in the wind. This new finding by Swiss researchers could force climate scientists to adapt their models, the Snow and Avalanche Research Institute SLF announced on Monday.
Prize for Zurich high school student’s project for Afghan girls
December 16, 2024
The "Wild Flowers" project run by a Zurich high school student has won the youngCaritas Award 2024 for its commitment to helping girls and women in Afghanistan.

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