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The Free State of Saxony
August 22, 2024
Whether Augustus the Strong, Richard Wagner or the arithmetician Adam Ries - the list of Saxony's famous sons is long.
Newspaper – Swiss secret service chief calls for staff expansion
August 22, 2024
The head of the secret service in Switzerland, Christian Dussey, has warned of a growing number of young jihadists and called for more personnel for the Federal Intelligence Service (FIS).
Above-average price increases for leisure products
August 21, 2024
Prices for leisure goods rose slightly more than those for other products and services in July.
Helicopter rescues two young Swiss men from mountain distress in Italy
August 21, 2024
Two young Swiss tourists got into mountain difficulties on Monte del Grappa near Treviso (I) on Wednesday afternoon and were rescued by helicopter.
Damage to the cemetery: Brienz ensures careful recovery
August 21, 2024
The Mühlebach stream, which burst its banks ten days ago, severely damaged the cemetery in Brienz BE.
8558 swimmers cross the lake in Zurich
August 21, 2024
8558 people took part in the Zurich lake crossing on Wednesday. With a water temperature of 25 degrees and an air temperature of 23 degrees, the conditions were good for a swim.
Comoros is the 165th member of the WTO
August 21, 2024
The island state of Comoros in the Indian Ocean has become the 165th member of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Weltbild files for bankruptcy in Switzerland
August 21, 2024
The publishing house Weltbild has now also filed for bankruptcy in Switzerland. This was reported on the company's website on Wednesday.
Switzerland adopts further EU sanctions against Russia
August 21, 2024
Switzerland is adopting further EU sanctions against Russia. On Wednesday, the Federal Council decided to apply measures from what is now the 14th package of sanctions in Switzerland.
Dioxin contamination in Lausanne no health risk according to study
August 21, 2024
The soil contamination discovered in the Lausanne region in 2021 has not led to any major health risks for residents.
Council of States committee wants to save more on education than the National Council
August 21, 2024
The responsible Committee of the Council of States largely supports the Federal Council's efforts to cut costs in education, research and innovation.
Only Russia turns down Swiss UN invitation
August 21, 2024
Russia is the only country to have turned down an invitation from Switzerland to the members of the UN Security Council to visit Switzerland.
Mayor of Bioggio TI suspended due to criminal proceedings
August 21, 2024
The Ticino government has suspended the mayor of Bioggio TI near Lugano. The reason for the suspension is the opening of criminal proceedings on suspicion of embezzlement and qualified mismanagement.
Zermatt accessible by train again from Monday
August 21, 2024
Nine weeks after the storms in Valais, Zermatt will be accessible by train again from Monday.
St. Gallen doctor convicted for false Covid-19 certificates
August 21, 2024
A doctor from the St. Gallen area was sentenced on Wednesday to a conditional prison sentence of twelve months for forgery.
Federal Council wants to participate in two EU defense projects
August 21, 2024
Switzerland is to participate in the EU's "Military Mobility" and "Cyber Ranges Federation" projects for the joint development of defense capabilities.
Implenia boss to become Chairman of the SBB Board of Directors in 2026
August 21, 2024
André Wyss, outgoing CEO of Implenia, is to take over as Chairman of the SBB Board of Directors in 2026.
Big showcase of 60 Basel museums, galleries and off-spaces
August 21, 2024
Born out of the Corona crisis, Kunsttage Basel has blossomed into a major art festival.

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