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Axenstrasse remains closed on a section until Friday evening
August 14, 2024
The Axenstrasse will remain closed in the section from Wolfsprung to Sisikon until at least Friday evening.
Western Union takes over Swiss Small World locations
August 14, 2024
The money transfer service provider Western Union will reopen 14 branches of the collapsed company Small World under its own brand from the end of August.
The 14th Dalai Lama takes part in longevity ceremony in Zurich
August 14, 2024
The Dalai Lama is expected in Switzerland from August 23 to 26: The highest representative of the Tibetan Buddhists will be appearing in Zurich's Hallenstadion on Sunday, August 25.
Federal Council wants to finance 13th AHV pension with higher VAT
August 14, 2024
VAT is to be increased to finance the 13th AHV pension. This is what the Federal Council is proposing.
UBS sees itself on track with the integration of Credit Suisse
August 14, 2024
UBS remains on track with the integration of Credit Suisse, which it acquired last year, and can once again report a profit in the billions.
Army stays away from meeting to resolve Sudan crisis
August 14, 2024
Talks to resolve the world's biggest humanitarian crisis in Sudan have begun in Switzerland.
Co-production “The Shameless” nominated for European Film Award
August 14, 2024
The first 29 nominations for the European Film Awards have been announced. Among them is a co-production in which Switzerland is involved.
WHO emergency committee meets about Mpox
August 14, 2024
In view of a worrying variant of the dangerous viral disease Mpox in Africa, an emergency committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) is meeting in Geneva.
Migration of CS clients to UBS platform begins next year
August 14, 2024
Following the merger of the Swiss units of UBS and Credit Suisse, Credit Suisse clients are now to be migrated to the UBS platform from next year.
“The Sparrow in the Chimney” in the running for the Golden Leopard in Locarno
August 14, 2024
"The Sparrow in the Chimney" is the Swiss film in competition for the Golden Leopard at the Locarno Film Festival.
University of Bern tests prototype for measuring neutrinos
August 14, 2024
The University of Bern has developed a detector that is suitable for observing neutrinos.
Acquittal in Yverdon-les-Bains VD murder case overturned
August 14, 2024
The Federal Supreme Court has overturned the acquittal of a man from the canton of Vaud on the charge of murder.
Bern dentist conceals 6 million francs from the state
August 14, 2024
The Federal Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal of a dentist from Bern who was sentenced to a conditional prison sentence of 24 months for seizure fraud.
Switzerland must adapt laws due to EU asylum and migration pact
August 14, 2024
Switzerland wants to adopt parts of the EU asylum and migration pact. The Federal Council has submitted the necessary amendments to Swiss law for consultation.
ETH researchers discover weight loss cells with Sisyphus mechanism
August 14, 2024
A newly discovered type of beige fat cell causes biochemical processes to run back and forth seemingly without purpose: ETH Zurich describes this as "useless metabolic cycles" - but at best these could prevent diabetes and obesity.
Federal Council increases quota for the import of table eggs
August 14, 2024
From September 1, more eggs intended for consumption may be imported into Switzerland.
According to MeteoSwiss, the end of the pollen count is in sight
August 14, 2024
Allergy sufferers can slowly breathe a sigh of relief. According to MeteoSwiss, the majority of the pollen count is over by August.
Federal Council wants to define partners for crypto information exchange
August 14, 2024
The Federal Council wants to determine with which countries Switzerland should introduce the automatic exchange of information (AEOI) on crypto assets.

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