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Deaths in Lebanon despite ceasefire with Israel
December 12, 2024
According to the authorities, one person has been killed in an Israeli attack in southern Lebanon.
New findings on Neanderthals and modern humans
December 12, 2024
Scientists have found evidence of a genetically formative central "mixing event" between Neanderthals and modern humans through genome studies.
Voting complaints have no chance before the Federal Supreme Court
December 12, 2024
The Federal Supreme Court has unanimously rejected the appeals of the Greens and SP Women against the 2022 AHV vote.
House fire in Nidfurn GL started by suicide
December 12, 2024
According to new police findings, the house fire in Nidfurn GL last week was started by the resident of the house, who was found dead.
Great disappointment among red-green parties after federal court ruling
December 12, 2024
Following the unanimous rejection by the Federal Supreme Court of the appeal against the vote to raise the retirement age for women, there was great disappointment in the red-green camp.
Journalist not punished for 3D-printed gun
December 12, 2024
A journalist for the French-language French-speaking Swiss television station RTS has not committed a criminal offense by acquiring, possessing and transporting a pistol from a 3D printer.
Foreigners may hunt ibex in Valais again
December 12, 2024
From next year, foreign and non-cantonal hunters will once again be able to shoot ibex in Valais.
Green Party President Lisa Mazzone “angry and bitter”
December 12, 2024
Green Party President Lisa Mazzone has expressed her "anger and bitterness" at the Federal Supreme Court's rejection of the appeals against the 2022 AHV vote.
FDP-Silberschmidt: Need for action on AHV
December 12, 2024
FDP Vice-President and National Councillor Andri Silberschmidt takes note of the Federal Supreme Court's decision on the appeal against the 2022 AHV vote.
Employers’ association: Cancellation would have raised questions
December 12, 2024
The Swiss Employers' Association has welcomed the unanimous rejection of the appeals against the 2022 AHV vote.
Art fair Volta moves into new domicile in Basel next to Art Basel
December 12, 2024
Twenty years after it was founded, the art side fair Volta is moving to the immediate vicinity of Art Basel.
Funiciello calls for further steps towards equality
December 12, 2024
SP National Councillor Tamara Funiciello has called for rapid progress on equality for women following the rejection of the appeals against the 2022 AHV vote.
Ticino judicial council removes two judges from office
December 12, 2024
The Ticino Judicial Council has dismissed two judges from the cantonal criminal court in Lugano with immediate effect.
SNB interest rate decision has surprised economists
December 12, 2024
The new President of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), Martin Schlegel, took many market participants by surprise on Thursday by lowering the key interest rate by 50 basis points.
Residential real estate will remain in demand in 2025
December 12, 2024
Residential property and investment properties are also likely to be in demand in the coming year.
The center respects the decision of the Federal Supreme Court
December 12, 2024
The center respects the independent decision of the Federal Supreme Court on the appeal against the vote on the AHV of 2022.
Ticino parliament narrowly approves 2025 budget
December 12, 2024
After a three-day debate, the Ticino cantonal parliament approved the 2025 budget with 33 votes in favor, 29 against and 12 abstentions.
SNB surprises with significant interest rate hike
December 12, 2024
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) surprised the markets once again on Thursday with an interest rate cut of 50 basis points to 0.

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