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Saxony and Thuringia elect new state parliaments
September 1, 2024
Voters in the eastern German states of Saxony and Thuringia will decide today on the composition of their new state parliaments.
Over 76,000 music enthusiasts visited the Zürich Openair
September 1, 2024
Over 76,000 visitors traveled to Rümlang ZH for the Zurich Openair. According to the organizers, extending the music festival to two weekends proved to be the right decision.
Rösti sees Mühleberg BE as a possible site for a new nuclear power plant
September 1, 2024
According to Energy Minister Albert Rösti, existing nuclear power plant sites in Switzerland are suitable for the construction of potential new power plants.
Sunday, September 01, 2024
September 1, 2024
Secret meetings before the CS collapse, an austerity plan for the army and possible locations for new nuclear power plants in Switzerland: this and more can be found in the Sunday newspapers.
Sale of Ticino palm and cherry laurel is prohibited
September 1, 2024
Since September 1, 31 immigrant plants may no longer be sold or given away in Switzerland.
18-year-old slightly injured in football violence in Sion
August 31, 2024
Before the championship match between FC Sion and FC Basel, groups of football supporters came to blows in Sion on Saturday afternoon.
Green Bastien Girod resigns from the National Council
August 31, 2024
The Zurich Green politician Bastien Girod is stepping down from the National Council after the fall session.
LGBTIQ community and “allies” march through Lucerne’s old town
August 31, 2024
A large, loud and colorful crowd started their demonstration through Lucerne's old town on Saturday evening on the occasion of Central Switzerland Pride.
SP Women launches focus on “Protection of victims of violence”
August 31, 2024
At their general meeting in Murten FR on Saturday, the SP Women Switzerland launched the resolution "For comprehensive and effective protection of people affected by violence" as the focus for the upcoming legislative period.
Demonstration in Bern against persecution of Christians around the world
August 31, 2024
Several hundred people gathered on the Bundesplatz in Bern on Saturday to commemorate the persecution of Christians around the world.
Bern highway viaduct becomes a climbing facility
August 31, 2024
Climbing enthusiasts can now climb up two bridge pillars of the Bernese Felsenau Viaduct.
Over a thousand alphorn players for world record on Klewenalp NW
August 31, 2024
Over a thousand alphorn players gathered on Klewenalp NW on Saturday to set a world record.
40 pairs of twins visit Filmpark Babelsberg
August 31, 2024
Around 40 pairs of identical twins have met at Filmpark Babelsberg in Potsdam. According to the organizers, the participants of the 21st twins meeting came from all over Germany and Switzerland, including places such as Munich, Kiel and Hanover.
Swiss’ new First Class leads to balance problem
August 31, 2024
The new First Class seats of Lufthansa subsidiary Swiss are too heavy and lead to balance problems in the airline's aircraft.
Train traffic on the Rhine Valley Railway north of Basel is running again
August 31, 2024
Track clear on the important north-south connection between Basel and Karlsruhe (D): After three weeks of closure between Rastatt and Baden-Baden, trains are now running again on the Rhine Valley line.
Henri Guisan monument inaugurated in the Gotthard Fortress
August 31, 2024
A monument to Henri Guisan was erected in the Gotthard fortress on Saturday to mark the 150th anniversary of his birth.
Lausanne remains headquarters according to Logitech CEO
August 31, 2024
Lausanne will "definitely" remain the headquarters of computer accessories manufacturer Logitech.
No trace of two inmates after escape from Basel prison
August 31, 2024
The two prisoners who escaped from the Bässlergut prison in Basel on Friday are still on the run.

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