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Swiss plane crashes into meadow during turnaround maneuver on runway in Astana
August 17, 2024
A Swiss airline plane on its way from Tokyo to Zurich had to make a stopover in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Saturday due to a medical emergency.
SVP clearly backs BVG reform
August 17, 2024
The SVP is backing the BVG reform. At the delegates' meeting in Leuk VS on Saturday, the People's Party adopted the Yes slogan by a large majority.
SVP unanimously rejects biodiversity initiative
August 17, 2024
The SVP is clearly against the biodiversity initiative. At their meeting on Saturday in Leuk VS, 252 delegates unanimously voted against the proposal, which will be put to the vote on September 22.
SVP wants to take asylum issue into its own hands
August 17, 2024
At its delegates' meeting, the SVP made a strong case for its border protection initiative.
Greens declare war on new nuclear power plants
August 17, 2024
The Greens have declared war on the possible construction of new nuclear power plants in Switzerland.
Green Party President Mazzone: “Right hides behind the law”
August 17, 2024
The political majority in Switzerland is not showing solidarity in the face of the climate crisis.
Mountaineer dies in 800-meter fall on the Matterhorn
August 17, 2024
A mountaineer fell while descending the Matterhorn on Friday afternoon and fell around 800 meters onto the Matterhorn glacier.
SVP President Dettling wants to “restore the rule of law”
August 17, 2024
The delegates of the SVP met in Leuk VS on Saturday. Party President Marcel Dettling (NR/SZ) commented on "Left-wing immigration and asylum policy".
Switzerland does not supply Mpox vaccine to Africa
August 17, 2024
Switzerland is not currently planning to supply any vaccines to countries severely affected by Mpox.
Man arrested for attempted murder of woman in Ticino
August 17, 2024
A man has been arrested in the canton of Ticino following a domestic dispute with a woman.
Lucerne decides on lower taxes for companies and families
August 17, 2024
In the canton of Lucerne, the equity tax for companies is to be reduced to 0.01 per thousand.
Why a fishing line spans Manhattan
August 17, 2024
Whether playing baseball or pushing baby carriages: Actually, practicing Jews are not allowed to do this outside their homes on the Sabbath.
WHO calls for expansion of Mpox vaccine production
August 17, 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for an increase in the production of vaccines against the Mpox virus.
Locarno awards its Golden Leopards
August 17, 2024
The Leopards will be awarded at the 77th Locarno Film Festival on Saturday afternoon.
SVP and Greens want to adopt slogans for the vote
August 17, 2024
Two party delegate assemblies are scheduled for Saturday in Switzerland. The delegates of the SVP will meet in Leuk VS.
Ministry: First polio case in the Gaza Strip
August 16, 2024
According to Palestinian reports, the first case of polio has occurred in the Gaza Strip.
Lucerne Festival commemorates Wolfgang Rihm at the opening concert
August 16, 2024
The Lucerne Festival kicked off on Friday evening with the opening concert at the KKL Lucerne.
UN chief: Need Gaza combat pause for mass polio immunization
August 16, 2024
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for a pause in the fighting in the cut-off and largely destroyed coastal strip for the polio vaccination of hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza.

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