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The world’s steepest cable car in the Bernese Oberland is in operation
December 14, 2024
The world's steepest cable car between Stechelberg and Mürren in the Bernese Oberland opened to passengers on Saturday.
7 percent less profit due to climate change
December 14, 2024
If companies ignore climate risks such as extreme heat, they risk annual profit losses of up to 7% by 2035.
Sanija Ameti wants to continue working as a politician
December 14, 2024
Sanija Ameti (GLP) wants to stay in politics after a scandal involving shots fired at a picture of the Virgin Mary.
Gastrosuisse wants to return to the CLA negotiating table
December 14, 2024
The new president of the Gastrosuisse industry association, Beat Imhof, wants to resume the blocked negotiations on the collective labor agreement next year.
Negotiations between Bern and Brussels are in a “delicate phase”
December 13, 2024
The ongoing negotiations between Switzerland and the EU are in a delicate phase, a Commission spokesperson said in Brussels on Friday.
Transitional solution after motor vehicle tax shock in Geneva
December 13, 2024
After the shock of the drastic increase in motor vehicle tax in Geneva, owners of old cars can breathe a sigh of relief.
No protection for Bimbo QSR trademark due to racist meaning
December 13, 2024
The Mexican food company Bimbo cannot register its trademark "Bimbo QSR" in Switzerland.
UBI approves complaint against reporting on Gaza protests
December 13, 2024
Swiss Radio and Television (SRF) has violated the diversity requirement with its coverage of Gaza protests at universities.
Tens of thousands of Syrians missing: aid workers face “huge” task
December 13, 2024
After the upheaval in Syria, the tens of thousands who disappeared during the years of civil war and the rule of Bashar al-Assad are coming to the fore.
Science magazine: HIV protection is the breakthrough of the year
December 13, 2024
The development of the drug Lenacapavir, which prevents HIV infection, is the most important research breakthrough of the year for the renowned journal "Science".
Federal Council warns of consequences of the Juso inheritance tax initiative
December 13, 2024
The Federal Council warns of the consequences of the Juso initiative to tax million-dollar inheritances for the benefit of the climate.
UNHCR: Few returnees to Syria so far
December 13, 2024
According to the UN refugee agency UNHCR, the uprising in Syria has not yet triggered a massive return of refugees.
Mobilezone shocks investors with profit warning
December 13, 2024
Mobilezone has shocked the markets with a profit warning. The company's German business in particular had a negative impact on its balance sheet.
Fanta 4 and other bands for the upcoming Openair Gampel have been announced
December 13, 2024
The long-standing German hip-hop band Die Fantastischen Vier will take center stage at the Gampel Openair in August 2025.
Main defendant in diplomat murder trial claims ignorance
December 13, 2024
At the Federal Criminal Court, the main defendant in the murder trial of an Egyptian diplomat in 1995 claimed ignorance.
Weather service trends predict a green Christmas
December 13, 2024
According to the weather services, a white Christmas is rather unlikely in the lowlands this year.
Federal Council enacts new legislation on wolf shooting
December 13, 2024
In future, the cantons will be able to regulate wolf packs causing damage between February and August under certain conditions.
Purchase of medical aids in the EEA to be reimbursed
December 13, 2024
Anyone who purchases certain medical products and items privately in other European countries will in future be reimbursed by their health insurance company.

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