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India wants to help resolve the war in Ukraine
August 23, 2024
During a visit to Kiev, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized his country's willingness to contribute in any way to ending the war in Ukraine.
Federal government increases import quota for potatoes due to poor harvest
August 23, 2024
The federal government is once again increasing the import quota for potatoes - by a total of 15,000 tons.
Swiss continues to not fly to Tel Aviv and Beirut.
August 23, 2024
The airline Swiss has decided to continue to suspend flights to Tel Aviv and Beirut.
Nestlé’s change of boss surprises and raises questions
August 23, 2024
The abrupt change of CEO at Nestlé made headlines on Friday - and caused uncertainty on the stock market.
Geneva lawyer finally convicted of forgery of documents
August 23, 2024
The sentence of Geneva lawyer Thierry Ador to twelve months' probation is final. The Federal Supreme Court rejects his appeal.
Clarification of maintenance obligations in the event of divorce after retirement
August 23, 2024
The obligation to pay alimony after a divorce generally ends when the couple reaches retirement age.
Alpinist fatally injured in a fall on the Matterhorn
August 23, 2024
One alpinist was killed in a crash involving a two-man team on the Matterhorn on Thursday.
11.5 million francs reported for voting campaigns in June
August 23, 2024
The referendum campaign for the premium initiatives and the energy tax decree last June was expensive.
Study program for Geneva primary school teachers to be shortened to three years
August 23, 2024
In the canton of Geneva, future primary school teachers will no longer have to study at university for four years after graduating from high school.
Brack parent company Competec brings Roman Reichelt onto the Executive Board
August 23, 2024
The Competec Group, which includes the online store Brack and the wholesaler Alltron, has appointed Roman Reichelt as Chief Marketing & Communications Officer.
New Nestlé CEO wants to improve performance after poor figures
August 23, 2024
The Swiss food company Nestlé has surprisingly changed its boss. The new CEO and company veteran Laurent Freixe now wants to improve performance again and gain market share.
Mia and Noah were the most popular first names for newborns in 2023
August 23, 2024
Mia and Noah were the most popular first names for newborns in Switzerland last year.
Olten court rules on intentional homicide
August 23, 2024
The Olten-Gösgen SO magistrates' court has found a 28-year-old man guilty of intentional homicide.
Two young motorcyclists die in serious accident in Gais AR
August 23, 2024
Two motorcyclists were killed in a traffic accident in Gais AR on Thursday evening.
Two thirds of terror suspects in Western Europe are teenagers
August 23, 2024
Terrorists have become younger. This can also be seen in Switzerland, said terror expert Peter Neumann in the "Neue Zürcher Zeitung" on Friday.
Perpetrator to be detained after killing a homeless man in Basel
August 23, 2024
On Friday, the Basel Criminal Court has to decide on an application for custody of a 28-year-old man.
Doctor before the District Court of Hochdorf LU for Covid mask dispensations
August 23, 2024
A doctor from Lucerne defended himself in the Hochdorf district court on Friday against the accusation that he had issued unjustified mask dispensations during the coronavirus pandemic.
Swiss reject new vote despite AHV calculation error
August 23, 2024
Despite the federal government's error in the AHV calculation, the Swiss do not want to vote again on raising the retirement age for women.

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