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SBB to sell international tickets via cell phone from November
September 5, 2024
From the beginning of November, travelers will also be able to purchase international train journeys on the SBB mobile app on their smartphone.
Declining use of social media in Switzerland
September 5, 2024
According to a survey commissioned by SRG, fewer Swiss people are using social media compared to last year.
Criminal proceedings dropped after death at Freiburg police station
September 5, 2024
Following the death of a Thai woman in the interrogation rooms of the Freiburg criminal investigation department, the public prosecutor's office has dropped the criminal proceedings.
City of Zurich draws positive interim balance of cannabis study
September 5, 2024
Around a year after the start of the city of Zurich's cannabis study, those responsible have drawn a positive interim balance.
Ex-Elvetino boss caused no damage according to defense lawyer
September 5, 2024
On Thursday, the second defense lawyer for the former Elvetino boss called for a civil claim to be dismissed on the second day of the trial at the Zurich District Court: No damage at all had been caused to the SBB catering company.
Unemployment rises slightly again in August
September 5, 2024
The number of unemployed people in Switzerland increased again in August. However, there are also initial positive signs on the labor market.
Walter Stürm died 25 years ago in prison in Frauenfeld
September 5, 2024
25 years ago, Walter Stürm took his own life in Frauenfeld remand prison. The career criminal became known as the "escapee king".
Left and Greens do not want any exceptions to rules on arms exports
September 5, 2024
Opinions continue to differ on the rules for arms exports. The conservatives want to give the Federal Council more leeway when it comes to approving arms exports, while the left is critical.
Swiss hotels welcome slightly more guests in July
September 5, 2024
The Swiss hotel industry recorded slightly more overnight stays in July than in the previous year.
Hochdorf CEO wants to grow further with operating business
September 5, 2024
The CEO of the Hochdorf Group, which is in provisional debt restructuring moratorium, Ralph Siegl, is confident about the future of the sold operating business.
Parliament can decide on EFTA free trade agreement with India
September 5, 2024
Parliament can decide on the free trade agreement between the EFTA states and India.
Prices for single-family homes and apartments rise in August
September 5, 2024
Prices for single-family homes in Switzerland rose slightly in August, as did those for apartments.
Unemployment rate rises to 2.4 percent in August
September 5, 2024
The number of unemployed people in Switzerland increased again in August. As a result, the rate rose to 2.
Unemployment rate rises to 2.4 percent
September 5, 2024
The unemployment rate in Switzerland rose slightly in August. It rose to 2.4 percent from 2.
Derailment affects rail traffic between Fribourg and Bern
September 5, 2024
Rail services between Fribourg and Bern were canceled on Thursday morning between Düdingen and Schmitten FR.
Helvetia with growth in the first half of the year
September 5, 2024
In the first half of 2024, insurance group Helvetia earned roughly the same amount as a year ago.
Inclusion initiative is submitted to the Federal Chancellery
September 5, 2024
The sponsors of the inclusion initiative will submit 108,000 collected signatures to the Federal Chancellery in Bern on Thursday.
Sudan conflict: US ambassador calls for more leadership in Africa
September 4, 2024
Against the backdrop of the devastating civil war in Sudan, with up to one million people facing starvation, the American UN ambassador is calling for more leadership from countries in the region.

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