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Easyjet avoids collision with car in Pristina on way to Geneva
August 16, 2024
An Easyjet Airbus A320 narrowly escaped a collision with a car at the international airport of Kosovo's capital Pristina.
87-year-old dies in 100-meter fall with tractor in Prättigau
August 16, 2024
An 87-year-old tractor driver drove his tractor off a road on Thursday evening and overturned 100 meters down a steep grassy slope.
Talks on Sudan ceasefire underway despite absence of army
August 16, 2024
Talks on a ceasefire in Sudan are underway, according to US special envoy Tom Perriello - although one party to the conflict is still missing from the negotiations in Switzerland.
Federal Councillor Parmelin shows understanding for dissatisfied farmers
August 16, 2024
According to Agriculture Minister Guy Parmelin, farming families are facing numerous challenges.
Storm in Sierre VS costs Novelis 70 million francs
August 16, 2024
Seven weeks after the storms in Valais, work is progressing at the Novelis aluminum factory in Sierre VS so that operations can be resumed.
Board of Directors of Ticino hospital group suspends member
August 16, 2024
The Ticino hospital group Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale suspended its board member Eolo Alberti on Thursday.
Two people are injured when a balcony is demolished in Lucerne
August 16, 2024
Two people have been injured in a balcony demolition in Lucerne. For safety reasons, the other balconies of the apartment building affected may no longer be accessed for the time being.
Bally goes to US investment company Regent
August 16, 2024
The traditional Swiss brand Bally has found a new owner - the company is moving to Regent in the USA.
Solothurn referendum seems like practical political science
August 16, 2024
On September 22, Solothurn voters will decide on two amendments to the cantonal constitution.
Churches take part in Graubünden’s 500th anniversary celebrations
August 16, 2024
The Graubünden churches are taking part in the celebrations to mark the 500th anniversary of the canton of Graubünden.
Federal government takes positive stock of the transport hub program
August 16, 2024
On Friday in Bern Wankdorf, Federal Councillor Albert Rösti gave a positive assessment of the conclusion of the transport hubs program.
Swiss industry on course for recovery in the second quarter
August 16, 2024
After a difficult start to the year, Swiss industry staged a significant recovery in the second quarter.
Roche receives Swissmedic approval for cancer drug Tecentriq
August 16, 2024
The pharmaceutical company Roche has received approval from Swissmedic for a further dosage form of its cancer drug Tecentriq.
Mobilezone with higher sales and maintained operating profit
August 16, 2024
After the downturn in the previous year, cell phone provider Mobilezone has recovered.
SRG survey shows relative majority in favor of BVG reform
August 16, 2024
If the BVG reform had already been voted on on August 4, the bill would only have received a relative majority.
Woman’s life in danger after jumping into swimming pool in Bellinzona
August 15, 2024
A 32-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries when she jumped from the edge of a swimming pool in the public baths of Bellinzona TI on Thursday afternoon.
Campaign for change of canton concordat for Moutier launched
August 15, 2024
The campaign for the vote on the concordat to transfer Moutier from Bern to the Jura has begun.
Young Stage Basel circus festival to be held for the last time in 2025
August 15, 2024
The Young Stage Basel circus festival will take place for the last time in 2025. This was announced by the management on Thursday.

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