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Canton Schwyz releases lynx for shooting after sheep kills
August 21, 2024
The canton of Schwyz has released a lynx for shooting. In August, it had killed nine sheep in the Muota Valley within a few days without eating them.
Former Elvetino boss comes before Zurich court
August 21, 2024
The former head of Elvetino will have to answer to the Zurich District Court at the beginning of September.
Doc filmmaker Nicole Vögele nominated for European Film Award
August 21, 2024
Twelve feature-length documentaries have been nominated for the European Film Awards.
Confederation wants to become a member of the European Cyber Security Organization
August 21, 2024
The Federal Council has approved Switzerland's membership of the European Cyber Security Organization.
Complaint against award for track expansion in Ticino rejected
August 21, 2024
The Federal Administrative Court has rejected an appeal against the award of the main works for a track extension between Contone TI and the River Ticino.
Wooded pastures in the Jura are surprisingly species-rich, according to study
August 21, 2024
There are twice as many ground beetle species in the wooded pastures of the Jura mountains than in the surrounding forests.
Approval in principle of the transplant regulation
August 21, 2024
The Federal Council's ordinance on the implementation of the so-called objection solution for transplants has met with general approval from political parties and organizations.
NZZ makes two million francs more profit
August 21, 2024
The media company NZZ achieved an operating result before interest and taxes of CHF 6.
Baloise Session brings Robert Plant, Nemo and St. Vincent to Basel
August 21, 2024
Robert Plant, Seal, St. Vincent and ESC star Nemo are among the big names at this year's Baloise Session in Basel.
Swiss homeowners to pay after severe earthquake
August 21, 2024
According to the Federal Council, homeowners should pay a maximum contribution of 0.
“Reappraisal initiative” of the opponents of the measures does not materialize
August 21, 2024
The popular initiative by opponents of the government's coronavirus measures has failed.
Zurich court rejects lawsuits by unvaccinated Swiss employees
August 21, 2024
The District Court of Bülach ZH has dismissed the claims of several unvaccinated Swiss employees.
A return to nature in times of climate crisis
August 21, 2024
The Bernese poet Eva Maria Leuenberger writes about the longing to no longer be human and to free herself from collective guilt.
Federal Council extends national strategies against cancer and addiction
August 21, 2024
The Federal Council is extending the national strategy for the prevention of non-communicable diseases such as cancer and diabetes and the strategy for the prevention of addiction until 2028.
Space probe “Juice” completes flyby of the moon and Earth
August 21, 2024
According to the European Space Agency Esa, the first flyby of a satellite by the moon and Earth has been a success.
Federal Council regulates help for children affected by autism
August 21, 2024
The Federal Council wants to secure funding for intensive early intervention for children with severe autism disorders from disability insurance and the cantons.
Subway plans to significantly expand its locations in Switzerland
August 21, 2024
The American sandwich chain Subway has big expansion plans in Switzerland. Over the next seven years, more than 70 fast-food restaurants will be opened in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Swiss celebrities struggle with construction problems at their dream villas
August 21, 2024
Former professional ice hockey player Mark Streit is not the only Swiss celebrity who is in a lot of trouble over building a house.

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