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Wrong card: Ukraine demands apology from Fifa
December 15, 2024
Ukraine has demanded an apology from football's world governing body Fifa over the use of an incorrect map of Europe in the draw for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Ban on cell phones in schools goes down well with the population
December 15, 2024
According to a survey, 82% of Swiss people are in favor of a ban on cell phones in schools.
Ban on cell phones in schools is very well received by the population
December 15, 2024
According to a survey, 82% of Swiss people are in favor of a ban on cell phones in schools.
“I bin en Italiano”: Zurich original Bruno “Nöggi” Stöckli is dead
December 15, 2024
Zurich singer and solo entertainer Bruno "Nöggi" Stöckli has died at the age of 78.
SGB calls for additional round of negotiations with the EU
December 15, 2024
In the last few days before the expected conclusion of negotiations with the EU, the Swiss Federation of Trade Unions (SGB) has called on the Federal Council to hold another round of discussions.
Yellow signposts have been showing hikers the way for 90 years
December 15, 2024
The foundation stone for hiking in Switzerland was laid 90 years ago: On December 15, 1934, the Swiss Association for Hiking Trails (now the Association of Swiss Hiking Trails) was founded.
More ATM break-ins this year than ever before
December 15, 2024
More ATMs have been blown up in Switzerland this year than ever before. According to the Federal Office of Police (Fedpol), criminals blew up 25 ATMs by mid-December.
Former US First Lady Hillary Clinton at politicians’ meeting in Lugano
December 15, 2024
Former US Secretary of State and presidential wife Hillary Clinton has traveled to Switzerland for a politicians' meeting.
Sunday, December 15, 2024
December 15, 2024
Less solar power from the Alps, right-wing extremist connections of the Young SVP and canceled programs from SRF Kultur: this and more can be found in the Sunday newspapers.
Digitec Galaxus continues to grow this year
December 15, 2024
Online retailer Digitec Galaxus has grown again this year following record sales in 2023.
SRG Director Wille defends sports and entertainment offerings
December 14, 2024
In an interview, SRG Director Susanne Wille defended the sports and entertainment offerings of her media company.
Riedbahn completed after five months of construction
December 14, 2024
After five months of construction, the general refurbishment of the Riedbahn line between Frankfurt and Mannheim has officially been completed.
Germany puts important train line into operation after renovation
December 14, 2024
After five months of construction, the general refurbishment of an important Deutsche Bahn line has been completed.
Authorities catch four suspects after ATM attacks
December 14, 2024
Following several attacks on Swiss ATMs, the authorities arrested four suspects at a highway service station in the canton of Lucerne on Friday evening.
New president elected in Georgia despite protests
December 14, 2024
A new president has been elected in the South Caucasus republic of Georgia despite weeks of protests.
Cassis discusses the final steps in negotiations with Sefcovic
December 14, 2024
Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has discussed "the final steps" of the ongoing negotiations with EU Commissioner Maros Sefcovic.
Swiss diplomat Schraner Burgener applies for UN post
December 14, 2024
Swiss diplomat and State Secretary Christine Schraner Burgener wants to become High Commissioner for Refugees at the UN.
From center forward to right-winger: Georgia’s new president
December 14, 2024
From footballer in Swiss clubs to politician to president: Mikheil Kavelashvili was elected Georgia's new head of state by the electoral assembly on Saturday.

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