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Around 20 percent more asylum applications recorded in July
August 15, 2024
In July of this year, the federal government recorded around 20 percent more asylum applications than in the previous month.
Migros dispenses with the organic bud for foreign products
August 15, 2024
In future, Migros wants to label Swiss organic products and products processed in Switzerland with the Bio Suisse Bud.
Swisstopo uses Nagra borehole in Trüllikon ZH to
August 15, 2024
The Federal Office of Topography has taken over Nagra's borehole in Trüllikon ZH.
Federal Council does not want to expand mobile border protection
August 15, 2024
Members of all six parliamentary groups in the National Council want to strengthen the protection of the Swiss border.
Europe sees low risk of spread of the new Mpox variant
August 15, 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm: due to a new variant of Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in Africa, it has declared a "Public Health Emergency of International Concern" (PHEIC) and thus activated its highest alert level.
Wolf pups spotted in the Werdenberg SG area
August 15, 2024
A pair of wolves is said to have reproduced for the first time in the Gamserrugg/Werdenberg area in the canton of St.
Basel-Landschaft voters decide on admission ban for doctors
August 15, 2024
On 22 September, voters in the canton of Basel-Landschaft will decide on the legal basis for a freeze on the admission of doctors.
Railroad line to Grindelwald open again from Friday
August 15, 2024
The railroad line to Grindelwald BE, which was closed after a storm, will be open again from Friday.
Swiss GDP grew by 0.5 percent in the second quarter
August 15, 2024
The Swiss economy grew slightly faster than expected in the second quarter of 2024.
Significantly more company bankruptcies in July
August 15, 2024
Company bankruptcies have skyrocketed in Switzerland. According to the business information service Dun & Bradstreet, bankruptcy proceedings were opened for a total of 469 companies in July.
Graubünden wants to shoot two thirds of all young wolves
August 15, 2024
The canton of Graubünden wants to shoot two thirds of all this year's young wolves.
Espionage, bombs, science – Russia celebrates nuclear energy
August 15, 2024
While Switzerland has decided to gradually phase out nuclear energy, Russia is really turning up the heat.
Textile universes of two Bauhaus masters at the Kunstmuseum Thun
August 15, 2024
Colors, shapes, structures, textures: the Kunstmuseum Thun is showing textile works by Bauhaus master Gunta Stölzl and her colleague Johannes Itten until the beginning of December.
Trial against parents of IS fighter for monetary support
August 15, 2024
The parents of an IS fighter who converted to radical Islam must answer to the Federal Criminal Court today, Monday.
Producer and import price index stagnates in July compared to previous month
August 15, 2024
Price pressure for companies in Switzerland hardly changed in July 2024 compared to the previous month.
Slight increase in asking rents in July
August 15, 2024
Rents on the Swiss housing market rose only slightly in July. According to the rental index published by the real estate portal Homegate on Thursday, asking rents rose by an average of 0.
Basler Kantonalbank achieves higher half-year profit
August 15, 2024
In the first half of its anniversary year 2024, Basler Kantonalbank (BKB) reported a higher consolidated profit despite a decline in income.
Demand for residential property picks up again
August 15, 2024
The Swiss real estate market continues to boom. Following the interest rate cuts by the Swiss National Bank this year, demand for residential property is now also picking up again.

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