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Shipping company MSC may acquire stake in Hamburg port logistics company HHLA
September 4, 2024
Despite all the protests, the red-green Hamburg city government has pushed through the acquisition of the Swiss-based shipping company MSC by the port logistics company HHLA.
Alain Berset campaigns for the preservation of the Ticino lakeside resort
September 4, 2024
Former Federal Councillor and current Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, has signed a petition for the preservation of the Lido San Domenico in Lugano.
Federal Council does not want to expand discounted newspaper delivery
September 4, 2024
The Federal Council does not want to expand the subsidized delivery of newspapers, i.
Federal Council has been informed about forged signatures
September 4, 2024
Media reports about allegedly forged signatures for popular initiatives were a topic at the Federal Council meeting on Wednesday.
Federal Council puts international supplementary tax into force from 2025
September 4, 2024
The Federal Council will bring the international supplementary tax into force on January 1, 2025.
Jura cantonal councillor Jacques Gerber resigns
September 4, 2024
Jacques Gerber (FDP), Jura's Director of Health and Economic Affairs, is stepping down after nine years in the cantonal government.
City of Geneva budgets deficit of 63.4 million francs
September 4, 2024
The City of Geneva is expecting a deficit of CHF 63.4 million in its 2025 budget.
Logitech Chairman of the Board of Directors wins power struggle at AGM
September 4, 2024
Logitech founder Daniel Borel's rebellion against Wendy Becker, Chairman of the Board of Directors, has once again failed resoundingly.
Jura cantonal councillor to head federal Ukraine program
September 4, 2024
Jacques Gerber, Jura's Minister of Health and Economic Affairs, is to become the Federal Council's "Mister Ukraine".
SP and Center welcome extension of Status S, SVP is critical
September 4, 2024
The SP, the Centre Party and refugee organizations have welcomed the extension of S status for Ukrainians.
Valais estimates storm damage for canton at 125 million francs
September 4, 2024
According to initial estimates, the damage caused by the storms in June and July amounted to around CHF 125 million for the canton of Valais.
Driver crashes into wall in Hergiswil NW and dies
September 4, 2024
A driver was killed in an accident in Hergiswil NW early on Wednesday morning. The 55-year-old was driving on Seestrasse towards Stansstaad NW when he drove head-on into a wall in Reigeldossen.
Prosecutor demands 14 years in prison for Sperisen
September 4, 2024
On Wednesday, the first public prosecutor, Yves Bertossa, asked the Geneva Criminal Chamber of Appeal and Revision to find Erwin Sperisen guilty of aiding and abetting the murder of prisoners in Guatemala.
Battle for the chairmanship of the Board of Directors has begun at the Logitech AGM
September 4, 2024
Showdown at Logitech: The Annual General Meeting, at which the battle for the chairmanship of the Board of Directors will take place, began on Wednesday afternoon.
City of Rapperswil-Jona SG approves Roger Federer’s boathouse
September 4, 2024
The city of Rapperswil-Jona has granted permission for the construction of a new boathouse with jetty on Roger Federer's property.
Extended Bern station will not open until the end of 2029
September 4, 2024
The upgraded Bern station cannot be opened until the end of 2029. The construction work will take longer than planned, as SBB, the regional railroad company RBS and the City of Bern announced to the media on Wednesday.
Federal prosecutor has six people arrested
September 4, 2024
Under the direction of the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland, six people were arrested in the Lucerne and Basel areas on Tuesday.
Swiss sanctions exemption against Syria now indefinite
September 4, 2024
The Swiss exemption from financial sanctions against Syria for humanitarian activities will now apply indefinitely.

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