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Zurich public prosecutor’s office examines further appeal in Seith case
December 13, 2024
The Zurich public prosecutor's office is examining a possible further appeal in the case of the German lawyer Eckart Seith.
Federal government plans national chip requirement for cats
December 13, 2024
The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) is investigating the possibility of mandatory chipping for cats.
Drivers with autopilot will be allowed to let go of the steering wheel in March 2025
December 13, 2024
From next March, drivers will be allowed to use the autopilot on the highway and let go of the steering wheel.
Travel industry guarantee fund not damaged by FTI bankruptcy
December 13, 2024
The travel industry's guarantee fund has suffered almost no damage from the bankruptcy of German tour operator FTI.
Increase in premium reductions to take effect from 2026
December 13, 2024
From 2026, the cantons will have to provide more money for premium reductions. The Federal Council plans to bring the indirect counter-proposal to the rejected premium reduction initiative and the corresponding ordinance into force on this date.
Federal Council wants to control the electricity supply in the event of an electricity shortage
December 13, 2024
In the event of an electricity shortage, the Federal Council not only wants to control energy consumption, but also centrally manage the electricity that is still available.
Neuchâtel KB invests in ATM security
December 13, 2024
The Neuchâtel Cantonal Bank has put its entire network of ATMs back into operation.
The blue streetcars are disappearing from the streets of Berne
December 13, 2024
The days of the legendary Blue Train from Bern to the suburb of Worb are numbered.
“Conclave” leads US Critics’ Choice Award with eleven nominations
December 13, 2024
The Vatican thriller "Conclave" by Austrian-Swiss director Edward Berger has received eleven nominations at the Critics Choice Awards, making it one of the top contenders.
Parliament deals with attack on cantonal minimum wages
December 13, 2024
According to the will of Parliament, provisions in generally binding collective employment agreements should take precedence over cantonal minimum wages in future.
Swiss companies invest more in foreign subsidiaries
December 13, 2024
In 2023, for the first time since 2018, companies based in Switzerland invested more funds in their foreign subsidiaries than they withdrew.
Council of States committee in favor of state aid for ailing steelworks
December 13, 2024
Like the National Council, the responsible committee of the Council of States also wants to provide state support for economically ailing steel and aluminum production companies.
New night routes, more trains abroad: this is what the timetable brings
December 13, 2024
The new SBB timetable comes into force today, Sunday. Among other things, it brings new night-time connections and more trains to neighboring countries.
Stadler receives 100 million order from RhB and MGBahn
December 13, 2024
The rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler has received an order from the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) and the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway (MGBahn).
Mobilezone lowers forecast for the full year – dividend remains stable
December 13, 2024
The Mobilezone chain of cell phone shops has issued a profit warning, mainly due to poor business in Germany.
Swiss Re sets itself a higher profit target for 2025
December 13, 2024
Reinsurer Swiss Re aims to increase its profit in the coming year and raises its targets for the individual lines of business at its Investor Day.
Space as the normal workplace of the future
December 13, 2024
According to space researcher Oliver Ullrich, in ten years' time, space may be as normal an economic area as the internet is today.
Two lucky people win 2222 francs per month for five years
December 12, 2024
Two lucky players will receive a monthly payment of 2222 francs for five years thanks to Thursday's Eurodreams draw.

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