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Swiss insurance companies significantly increase profit in 2023
September 4, 2024
Swiss insurers can look back on a successful 2023. The aggregated annual profits of the insurance companies supervised by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) climbed by 78% to CHF 13.
Separate penal system for juveniles and adults
September 4, 2024
Custodial sentences under the Juvenile Penal Code and those under adult criminal law are to be enforced separately rather than together.
Zurich High Court: Verdict against Bernhard Diethelm at 12.30 p.m.
September 4, 2024
The trial against former SVP cantonal councillor Bernhard Diethelm has just come to an end.
Councils decide on more efficient data exchange in the Schengen area
September 4, 2024
The law enforcement authorities of the countries in the Schengen area are to be able to exchange data with each other more efficiently.
Swiss banks with poorer cost efficiency
September 4, 2024
Overall, Swiss banks were less cost-efficient than their European competitors last year.
Pension funds have also recorded clearly positive returns so far in 2024
September 4, 2024
After a good investment year in 2023, pension funds in Switzerland have also recorded a positive result so far this year.
Weak US stock markets also drag down the Swiss market
September 4, 2024
The Swiss stock market came under significant pressure in early trading on Wednesday.
New tentacle electrodes to help with depression in future
September 4, 2024
Zurich researchers want to use new tentacle electrodes to help people with neurological or psychiatric illnesses.
Zürcher Kantonalbank offers trading in cryptocurrencies
September 4, 2024
Zürcher Kantonalbank is now also entering the cryptocurrency business. ZKB customers can now buy cryptocurrencies and hold them in their accounts.
Former Elvetino boss refuses to testify in Zurich court
September 4, 2024
The former head of Elvetino did not make any statements on Wednesday morning before the Zurich District Court regarding the accusation of fraud.
Expanded 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 is taking longer than planned, as SBB, the regional railroad company RBS and the City of Bern announced to the media on Wednesday.
Former cantonal councillor from Schwyz denies allegations of violence in Zurich
September 4, 2024
Former Schwyz SVP cantonal councillor Bernhard Diethelm denied on Wednesday before the Zurich High Court that he had allegedly strangled a prostitute.
Swiss cable cars transported slightly fewer guests in summer
September 4, 2024
There were 2% fewer guests on Swiss mountain railroads this summer than a year ago.
Interruption to SBB line between Romont and Chénens rectified
September 4, 2024
Rail traffic on the Lausanne-Freiburg line, which was interrupted on Tuesday evening between Romont and Chénens FR, is running again.
Former SVP cantonal councillor from Schwyz stands before Zurich High Court
September 4, 2024
Former Schwyz cantonal councillor Bernhard Diethelm has to answer to the Zurich High Court today, Wednesday.
Former Elvetino boss goes on trial in Zurich
September 4, 2024
The former head of Elvetino has to answer to the Zurich District Court today, Wednesday.
SBB line between Romont and Chénens interrupted
September 3, 2024
Rail traffic on the Lausanne-Freiburg line has been interrupted between Romont and Chénens FR since Tuesday evening.
Migration Roundtable agrees further consultations
September 3, 2024
The traffic light coalition, the CDU/CSU and the federal states want to continue consultations on the topic of migration.

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