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Civics criticize Federal Chancellery after Tamedia investigation
September 3, 2024
Following the revelation of investigations into possible fraud in the collection of signatures for popular initiatives, members of parliament are primarily calling for transparency regarding the facts.
Over two thirds of Swiss people are tired and exhausted
September 3, 2024
According to a study, over two thirds of the Swiss population feel tired and exhausted.
Valais expects a small revenue surplus in the 2025 budget
September 3, 2024
The 2025 budget for the canton of Valais envisages a revenue surplus of CHF 1.4 million on expenditure of CHF 4.
Swiss Embassy in Iraq reopens
September 3, 2024
Switzerland has an embassy in Baghdad for the first time since 1991. The Swiss representation in the Iraqi capital reopened on Tuesday.
Price watchdog criticizes lack of price transparency in veterinary practices
September 3, 2024
According to the price watchdog, there is a lack of transparency in the registration of pets, with negative consequences for pet owners.
Track worker killed in an accident between Schlieren and Altstetten
September 3, 2024
A track worker was hit and fatally injured by a train on the railroad line between Schlieren and Zurich-Altstetten on Tuesday morning.
Meat substitutes pose risks to health
September 3, 2024
Meat substitutes are better for the environment than meat. Replacing meat with substitute products also has health benefits.
Woman dies in Malans SG after falling from window
September 3, 2024
A 34-year-old woman was found seriously injured on the forecourt of an apartment building in Malans SG on Monday morning.
Swiss SMEs are more optimistic about the future again
September 3, 2024
SMEs in Switzerland are once again somewhat more optimistic about the future. This is according to a study published by Raiffeisen on Tuesday.
According to the study, biodiversity is hardly an issue in Swiss politics
September 3, 2024
Biodiversity is hardly discussed in many areas of politics. Researchers came to this conclusion after analyzing federal policy documents.
Atupri health insurance company gets new boss in Caroline Meli
September 3, 2024
Atupri Health Insurance has a new boss. Caroline Meli has been CEO of the health insurance company since the beginning of September, succeeding Christof Zürcher, who is retiring.
Fewer and fewer people in Switzerland are drinking alcohol every day
September 3, 2024
Four out of five people in Switzerland aged 15 and over consumed alcohol in 2022.
Swiss GDP grew slightly above average in the 2nd quarter
September 3, 2024
The Swiss economy grew more strongly in the second quarter of 2024 than in the previous quarters.
Lufthansa resumes flights to Tel Aviv
September 3, 2024
The Lufthansa Group is resuming its flights to Israel. Flights to Tel Aviv will resume on Thursday, September 5, the company announced in Frankfurt.
Swiss Life with better result in the first half of the year
September 3, 2024
Swiss Life achieved a net profit of CHF 632 million in the first half of 2024, slightly above the previous year's level.
New Zealand triples the entry fee for tourists
September 3, 2024
A dream trip to New Zealand is also becoming more expensive for German tourists: the government of the Pacific state has announced that it will almost triple the tourist fee for vacationers from most countries in the world.
Mia Couto wins prestigious literary prize in Mexico
September 2, 2024
The Mozambican writer Mia Couto has been awarded the important FIL Prize for Literature at the Guadalajara International Book Fair in Mexico.
Swiss flies to Tel Aviv again on Thursday
September 2, 2024
The airline Swiss will resume its flights to Tel Aviv in Israel on Thursday. Following an in-depth analysis of the situation in the Middle East, it has come to the conclusion that safe flight operations to Tel Aviv are guaranteed, Swiss announced on Monday.

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