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Ban on paid signature collection rejected in 2021
September 2, 2024
A ban on paid signature collection was rejected in the National Council in 2021. By 123 votes to 61 with one abstention, the large chamber voted against a motion by former SP National Councillor Mathias Reynard (VS), which was therefore tabled.
“Tages-Anzeiger” sees a fiasco for direct democracy
September 2, 2024
In the view of the Tages-Anzeiger, the newspaper's revelations about allegedly forged signatures have exposed a fiasco for direct democracy.
Zurich public prosecutor’s office against therapy for “parking garage murderess”
September 2, 2024
The Zurich senior public prosecutor's office wants to prevent the detention of the so-called "parking garage murderer" from being converted into an inpatient measure.
Customers rarely switch insurers despite premium increases
September 2, 2024
According to a survey conducted by the University of Lucerne, nine out of ten people in Switzerland are paying higher health insurance premiums this year than in the previous year, and every second person is paying higher premiums for non-life insurance.
German mountaineer falls to his death on the Zinalrothorn
September 2, 2024
A 47-year-old German mountaineer fell around 100 meters down the Zinalrothorn near Zermatt VS.
New method improves the prediction of slab avalanches
September 2, 2024
A new method enables researchers to better predict avalanches. Using experiments, the scientists from Switzerland and Germany were able to show the level of stress at which slab avalanches occur.
Man dies in Bern after swimming accident in the River Aare
September 2, 2024
A man got into difficulties in the River Aare in Bern on Sunday. He died in hospital after being rescued, according to the Bern cantonal police.
“Tribune des Nations” to enrich the Geneva media hub
September 2, 2024
A new digital medium, the "Tribune des Nations", has been launched in Geneva. The launch was brought forward after the media company Tamedia announced job cuts at its newspaper titles, including the "Tribune de Genève", last week.
Vaud court acquits Conforama Switzerland
September 2, 2024
The furniture retailer Conforama Switzerland did not deliberately deceive its customers with false discounts.
Worker suffers serious injuries during excavation work in Ticino
September 2, 2024
A 45-year-old man was seriously injured in a work accident on a road construction site in Locarno TI on Monday.
Car driver and Freiburg police give chase
September 2, 2024
A 40-year-old driver had a wild chase with the Fribourg cantonal police early on Sunday morning.
Strike at metal construction company Progin in Bulle FR threatened with bankruptcy
September 2, 2024
The employees of the metal construction company Progin in Bulle FR went on strike on Monday morning.
There are 17 times as many tree species in Swiss cities as in the forest
September 2, 2024
There are more than 1,300 tree species in Switzerland's cities. In contrast, only 76 different types of trees grow in the surrounding forests, as a new study by the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) shows.
Heavy thunderstorms sweep across Switzerland
September 2, 2024
The meteorological start of autumn on Sunday brought not only heat but also heavy thunderstorms to Switzerland.
A Zurich woman becomes the highest Protestant in Europe
September 2, 2024
The Zurich pastor and President of the Swiss Protestant Reformed Church, Rita Famos, is the new President of the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe (Geke).
Swiss Rita Famos leads the Protestant churches of Europe
September 2, 2024
Rita Famos, the leading Swiss Reformed Church, is now also the head of an important international organization of Protestant churches: The Community of Protestant Churches in Europe has elected her as its Executive President.
New trial against Erwin Sperisen begins in Geneva
September 2, 2024
Erwin Sperisen, the former head of Guatemala's national civil police, has been on trial in a Geneva court for the fourth time since Monday.
Zurich Airport with more take-offs and landings in August too
September 2, 2024
In August, significantly more aircraft took off and landed at Zurich Airport than in the same period last year.

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