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Grisons photography pioneer Hans Danuser dies at the age of 71
August 31, 2024
The internationally renowned Graubünden photographer and artist Hans Danuser has died at the age of 71.
Bernese judiciary wants immunity of SVP politicians lifted
August 31, 2024
The Bernese judiciary is investigating whether the SVP campaign with the slogan "New normality?" violated the anti-discrimination norm last year.
Many improvements required for the second stage of the care initiative
August 31, 2024
The majority of political parties and interest groups welcome the draft proposed by the Federal Council for implementing the second stage of the care initiative.
8.2 percent e-cars in the canton of Zug
August 31, 2024
In no other canton in Switzerland are electric cars as popular as in Zug. Currently, 8.
Basel budgets 500,000 francs to defend against cyber attacks
August 31, 2024
The Basel Government Council has announced the expected expenditure for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in detail.
Two prisoners escape from the Bässlergut prison in Basel
August 30, 2024
Two prisoners escaped from the Bässlergut prison in Basel on Friday afternoon. One of them is a 37-year-old Algerian who was in pre-trial detention.
Custody of the Zurich “parking garage murderer” is lifted
August 30, 2024
The District Court of Zurich decided on Friday to convert the custody of the so-called "parking garage murderer" into an inpatient measure.
Boris Zürcher moves from Seco to ETH Zurich
August 30, 2024
Boris Zürcher, former Head of the Directorate for Labor at the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco), will move to ETH Zurich in January 2025.
UN: Serious human rights violations in Libya
August 30, 2024
The United Nations has documented numerous human rights violations in the Libyan city of Tarhuna.
Doctor acquitted of accusation of false mask dispensations
August 30, 2024
A doctor from Lucerne has been acquitted of the charge of issuing false mask dispensations during the corona pandemic.
Company formations continue to fall in August
August 30, 2024
Fewer companies were founded in Switzerland in August 2024 compared to the same month last year.
Second hottest August since measurements began in Switzerland in 1864
August 30, 2024
This year, Switzerland experienced the second hottest August since measurements began in 1864.
Great joy and zest for action at the ESC venue Basel
August 30, 2024
On Friday, representatives of the Basel government, Basel Tourism and SRG met at Basel City Hall to discuss the details of hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2025.
Somedia wins trademark dispute with Schawinski over Radio Grischa
August 30, 2024
The Graubünden-based media company Somedia has reported that it has won a trademark dispute over the "Radio Grischa" brand at the Commercial Court in Zurich.
Council of States committee against the delivery of protective vests to Ukraine
August 30, 2024
The export of protective equipment such as bulletproof vests and helmets for the civilian population to war zones such as Ukraine is not an option for the responsible Council of States committee.
Geneva business circles sobered by ESC decision
August 30, 2024
Business circles in Geneva expressed their disappointment on Friday at the city's unsuccessful bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.
“Inside IT” editor-in-chief Vogt leaves – Katharina Jochum succeeds him
August 30, 2024
There will be a change at the top of the "Inside IT" online portal: Editor-in-chief Reto Vogt is stepping down.
Council of States committee wants army to take part in NATO exercises
August 30, 2024
The Swiss Armed Forces should continue to be able to take part in exercises in which NATO trains the so-called alliance case.

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