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Unia disappointed by despondent federal court
December 12, 2024
The trade union Unia is disappointed by the "despondent" decision of the Federal Supreme Court.
Lukas Bärfuss adapts the novel “Die Krume Brot” for the stage
December 12, 2024
The playwright and novelist Lukas Bärfuss has adapted one of his prose works for the stage for the first time.
Trade union federation: “Women are cheated out of a year’s pension”
December 12, 2024
The Swiss Federation of Trade Unions has expressed its disappointment following the unanimous rejection of the appeals against the 2022 AHV vote.
SVP-Steinemann: Sensible decision by the Federal Supreme Court
December 12, 2024
SVP National Councillor Barbara Steinemann finds the Federal Court's decision on the appeal against the increase in the women's retirement age "very sensible".
Council of States agrees to totally revised customs law
December 12, 2024
On Thursday, the Council of States began discussing the totally revised Customs Act and passed the bill without opposition.
National Council insists on combating the Japanese beetle
December 12, 2024
The National Council is insisting on increased research activities as well as urgent and effective measures to combat the invasive Japanese beetle in Switzerland.
The federal government imposes bird flu measures along Lake Constance
December 12, 2024
The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) has issued new measures for poultry farms on the entire Swiss shore of Lake Constance to contain avian influenza.
Lonza puts capsule business up for sale
December 12, 2024
New brooms sweep well. Under the new Group CEO Wolfgang Wienand, Lonza is taking the very last step towards becoming a pure contract manufacturer for the pharmaceutical industry.
Bats are not an obstacle for the “Montagne de Tramelan” wind farm
December 12, 2024
The discovery of a colony of bats in the vicinity of one of the planned wind turbines of the "Parc éolien de la Montagne de Tramelan" in the canton of Bern has no impact on the project.
Speaker requests dismissal of appeal against AHV vote
December 12, 2024
The speaker at the Federal Supreme Court's public deliberations spoke in favor of dismissing the appeals against the AHV vote in September 2022.
Health issues are a major concern for the Swiss
December 12, 2024
The fear of financial insecurity and increased living costs has manifested itself in this year's UBS Worry Barometer.
Parliament insists on mandatory cybersecurity audits
December 12, 2024
The federal government must have a legal basis and funds to check networked infrastructures, devices and applications for cyber security.
Parliament approves million-euro loan for new cloud infrastructure
December 12, 2024
The federal government can modernize its cloud infrastructure. Following the National Council, the Council of States also approved a corresponding bill on Thursday.
Iranian women raise their voices with “A Sisters’ Tale”
December 12, 2024
Nasreen wants to sing. In Switzerland, this would be a completely normal wish. But in the documentary "A Sisters' Tale" by Iranian filmmaker Leila Amini, this wish is the starting point for a story of liberation.
Museum of Communication Bern shows press drawings of the year
December 12, 2024
The Museum of Communication in Bern is showing the best Swiss press drawings of the year in an exhibition.
Gotthard Base Tunnel temporarily closed for maintenance work
December 12, 2024
The Gotthard Base Tunnel will be partially closed on several days in January and August 2025 due to renovation work.
National Council against giving councillors a say on joining “Sky Shield”
December 12, 2024
The National Council rejects the demand for parliament to have a say in Switzerland's accession to the "European Sky Shield Initiative".
It is mainly men who cause fatal accidents under the influence of alcohol
December 12, 2024
In Switzerland, nine out of ten fatal accidents involving alcohol are caused by men.

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