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71-year-old falls to his death while hiking in Ticino
July 29, 2024
On Monday morning, a 71-year-old man fell about a hundred meters into the depths while hiking in Lodrino TI and died.
Swiss theater maker Vontobel receives Mario Adorf Prize
July 29, 2024
Honor for a Swiss theatre-maker in Germany: director Roger Vontobel, who works in Bern and elsewhere, has been awarded this year's Mario Adorf Prize at the Nibelungen Festival in Worms.
Ombudsman’s office criticizes “Rundschau” reports about Schaffhausen
July 29, 2024
The SRG ombudsman's office has dealt with a complaint from the government of Schaffhausen against two reports in the "Rundschau" about the work of the law enforcement authorities in the canton.
Biel Lakelive Festival with lots of music, sport and culture
July 29, 2024
The Lakelive Festival begins in Biel on Thursday. The ESC star Nemo will kick things off.
ATMs continue to be heavily targeted by criminals
July 29, 2024
With explosives, gas or simply with a rope: in recent months, Swiss ATMs, particularly in the Jura Arc, have once again become an increasing target for criminal gangs.
Electricity prices for households feel 2025 delays market stabilization
July 29, 2024
Electricity prices for Swiss households are likely to fall again slightly in the coming year after rising sharply last year and this year.
Negative electricity prices are on the rise in Switzerland
July 29, 2024
Negative market prices for electricity on certain days at certain hours are nothing new.
Market prices for electricity remain significantly higher than before the energy crisis
July 29, 2024
Electricity remains surprisingly expensive. Market prices have fallen significantly compared to the highs of 2022 and 2023.
Woman dies while stand-up paddling in the River Aare
July 29, 2024
A woman died while stand-up paddling in the River Aare near Wichtrach between Thun and Bern on Sunday evening.
Federal Court must rule on Neuchâtel wind farm
July 29, 2024
The company Verrivent has lodged an appeal with the Federal Supreme Court against the annulment of the building permit for the planned Montagne de Buttes wind power plant.
Flights in Switzerland less punctual due to breakdowns and bad weather
July 29, 2024
Skyguide, the Swiss air navigation service provider, controlled and monitored 628,205 flights in the first half of the year.
Switzerland implements anti-torture recommendations inadequately
July 29, 2024
Switzerland's implementation of the recommendations of the UN Committee against Torture is inadequate.
Swiss apprentices need 80 to 90 minutes a day to commute
July 29, 2024
Swiss apprentices spend an average of around 80 to 90 minutes a day commuting to work or school.
Swiss with dogs prefer to stay at home on vacation
July 29, 2024
It's not just Mr. and Mrs. Swiss who travel often. Swiss dogs also get around the world a lot, as a survey by travel provider Interhome shows.
Swiss suspends flights to Lebanon
July 29, 2024
For security reasons, the Lufthansa Group has stopped its flights to the Lebanese capital Beirut - including Swiss.
Basel Tattoo records 80 percent capacity utilization
July 29, 2024
The Basel Tattoo summer festival recorded an average occupancy rate of 80 percent from July 11 to 19.
Swiss labor market cools down more significantly
July 29, 2024
The recent economic slowdown has reversed the trend on the Swiss labor market. After an already weak first quarter, the decline in the number of permanent and temporary jobs placed accelerated in the second quarter.
Dental accessories manufacturer Coltene sees itself back on track
July 29, 2024
The new Coltene CEO Dominik Arnold believes his company is back on track after a difficult year.

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