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ComCo closes investigation against Swisscom Directories
September 10, 2024
The Competition Commission (ComCo) no longer considers Swisscom to be dominant in the market for address directories.
MCH Group makes a small profit in the first half-year
September 10, 2024
The MCH Group made a small profit again in the first half of 2024 after a loss-making year in 2023.
BVZ Group slowed down by storms in the first half of the year
September 10, 2024
Although the railroad and tourism group BVZ increased its revenue in the first half of 2024, it earned less at the same time.
Majority rejects immigration ban against 10-million-strong Switzerland
September 10, 2024
Almost two thirds of the Swiss population are worried about the idea of a 10-million-strong Switzerland.
Majority of the population rejects immigration ban according to study
September 10, 2024
According to a study, three out of five people in Switzerland reject a ban on immigration to control immigration.
Planned noise protection relaxations come before the National Council again
September 10, 2024
On Tuesday, the National Council will once again address the question of how much noise protection should be relaxed in times of housing shortages.
Three lucky people win 2222 francs per month for five years
September 9, 2024
Three lucky players will receive a monthly payment of 2222 francs for five years thanks to Monday's Eurodreams draw.
25-year-old man falls onto tractor trailer in Tobel in Bauma and dies
September 9, 2024
A 25-year-old worker fell on or through the trailer of a tractor into a ravine in Sternenberg (municipality of Bauma ZH) on Monday afternoon and died.
Ameti’s act offends bishops in their religious sensibilities
September 9, 2024
The Swiss Bishops' Conference has condemned the "unacceptable behavior" of Sanija Ameti.
Council of States and National Council reject environmental responsibility initiative
September 9, 2024
The Swiss parliament has rejected the environmental responsibility initiative of the Alliance for Environmental Responsibility.
Parliament wants a legal basis for pest control
September 9, 2024
Invasive pests such as the Asian hornet and the cherry vinegar fly should be better controlled in Switzerland.
Avalanche on Monte Rosa: One dead and four injured
September 9, 2024
A group of eight mountaineers were caught in an avalanche on the Italian side of the Castor in the Monte Rosa massif between Italy and Switzerland on Monday.
PUK called for delays in Rhone correction
September 9, 2024
In Valais, a parliamentary commission of inquiry (PUK) is to investigate the delays in the implementation of work on the Sierre-Chippis Rhone correction.
Council of States bends over environmental responsibility initiative
September 9, 2024
On Monday afternoon, the Council of States began discussing the environmental responsibility initiative of the Alliance for Environmental Responsibility.
National Council wants to stop payments to UN Palestinian relief organization
September 9, 2024
The National Council wants to stop Switzerland's payments to the UN Palestinian relief organization Unrwa immediately.
5-year-old girl dies in accident with truck in Oberrieden ZH
September 9, 2024
A 5-year-old girl was killed in a traffic accident in Oberrieden ZH shortly before 12 noon on Monday.
Vaud may shoot down entire wolf pack
September 9, 2024
The canton of Vaud can shoot all seven animals of the Mont Tendre wolf pack. The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) has responded positively to the application submitted by the cantonal authorities in mid-August.
45-year-old mountain climber falls to his death in Glarus South
September 9, 2024
A 45-year-old mountaineer from the canton of St. Gallen fell on Sunday above Lake Limmeren in Glarus South.

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