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Passenger dies in accident in Grabserberg SG
August 28, 2024
An 84-year-old female passenger has died following an accident in Grabserberg SG.
Swiss citizen arrested in Burkina Faso
August 28, 2024
A Swiss citizen has been arrested in Burkina Faso. The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs is aware of the case.
Mysterious tail – experts: satellite instead of meteorite
August 28, 2024
A bright trail of light in the evening sky caused a sensation over large parts of south-western Germany and Switzerland.
Starlink satellite entered the atmosphere over Switzerland
August 28, 2024
According to the German Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK), a satellite belonging to the private US space company SpaceX was visible in southern Germany and entered the Earth's atmosphere over Switzerland.
The dimension of the 1MDB fraud case
August 28, 2024
The affair surrounding the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB has spread around the world.
Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton at the Venice Film Festival
August 28, 2024
The 81st Venice Film Festival kicks off today with the sequel to the cult horror comedy "Beetlejuice".
Scholz wants border controls “for as long as possible”
August 27, 2024
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) wants to maintain the existing controls at the borders with several neighboring countries "for as long as possible".
Fewer day tourists in Ticino due to closed base tunnel
August 27, 2024
The extended travel time by train has caused a drop in the number of day tourists in Ticino.
Geneva Cantonal Bank revamps its organizational structure
August 27, 2024
The Cantonal Bank of Geneva is fundamentally changing its structure. It is realigning its organization, which was previously structured mainly along geographical lines, according to business areas.
National Council committee opposes UN climate conference in Geneva
August 27, 2024
The Federal Council should not have to ask the city of Geneva and the surrounding area to host one of the future United Nations climate conferences.
Criticism of the mandate for a new free trade agreement with China is being voiced
August 27, 2024
The responsible National Council committee welcomes the Federal Council's approach to the negotiating mandate for a new free trade agreement with China.
UN forced to clear hub for aid supplies in Gaza Strip
August 27, 2024
The United Nations had to evacuate its humanitarian aid hub in the Gaza Strip for the second time on the orders of the Israeli military.
Selensky: Kursk offensive is part of a plan for victory
August 27, 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi wants to present US President Joe Biden with a plan for his country's victory in the fight against the Russian war of aggression in September.
Selensky: Dialogue with Putin is pointless
August 27, 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has reiterated the futility of a dialog with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin under the current circumstances.
Commission wants clearer freight transport rules after Gotthard accident
August 27, 2024
Following the derailment of a freight train in the Gotthard Base Tunnel, the relevant National Council committee believes that clearer rules are needed on liability in freight transport.
National Council committee welcomes increase in funding for the railroads
August 27, 2024
The Federal Council plans to spend CHF 16.4 billion on rail infrastructure between 2025 and 2028.
23-year-old allegedly killed a 38-year-old woman in the city of Zurich
August 27, 2024
The Zurich cantonal police arrested a 23-year-old Swiss man in the city of Zurich on Monday.
Dealing with foot-and-mouth disease practiced in the canton of Aargau
August 27, 2024
Experts held an animal disease exercise at the Liebegg Agricultural Center in Gränichen AG.

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