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Satisfaction among ESC opponents in the city of Berne
July 19, 2024
Opponents of the ESC in the city of Berne were pleased with the SRG's preliminary decision.
City of Zurich regrets the Eurovision decision
July 19, 2024
The Zurich City Council very much regrets that Zurich is no longer in the running to host the Eurovision Song Contest.
Basel and Geneva are still in the running for the ESC
July 19, 2024
The next Eurovision Song Contest will take place either in Basel or Geneva. This was announced by SRG on Friday.
Zurich Airport suspends landings due to IT glitch
July 19, 2024
The worldwide IT breakdown on Friday has also had an impact on Zurich Airport. Landings are currently no longer possible, as the airport announced.
Storms make for a turbulent start to the summer travel season
July 19, 2024
Air travelers in Zurich needed nerves of steel for the start of the summer vacations.
Swiss stock exchange not affected by IT failures
July 19, 2024
Numerous companies around the world are struggling with IT problems on Friday morning after an update to the Crowdstrike cyber security platform apparently failed.
Skyguide reduces air traffic due to global IT failures
July 19, 2024
Global IT failures had an impact on air traffic on Friday morning. Skyguide air traffic control reduced the capacity of transit traffic by 30 percent.
Delays at Zurich Airport due to IT glitch
July 19, 2024
The worldwide IT breakdown on Friday has also had an impact on Zurich Airport. Although flight operations are continuing, several airlines are experiencing delays.
Canyoning accident in the Saxetbach is still upsetting today
July 19, 2024
25 years ago, a serious canyoning accident in the Bernese Oberland shook the world.
Charges against five Bern police officers after fatal operation
July 19, 2024
The fatal police operation in Adelboden BE in May 2020 becomes a court case. The public prosecutor's office has brought charges against five members of the Bern cantonal police.
Truck crashes into car in Neuenhof AG due to extended crane
July 19, 2024
A crane on a truck that was not retracted led to an accident with two minor injuries in Neuenhof AG on Thursday.
Zermatt-Täsch railroad line can be used normally again
July 19, 2024
The railroad line between Zermatt and Täsch is running normally again. The interruption between Visp and Täsch will remain in place until mid-August.
Apple and Fifa do not sign TV deal for Club World Cup 2025
July 19, 2024
No agreement has been reached between Apple and football's world governing body Fifa for the global TV broadcasting rights to the new Club World Cup 2025.
Two people win five years’ monthly pension at Eurodreams
July 18, 2024
Two lucky players will receive a monthly pension of CHF 2,222 for five years thanks to Thursday's Eurodreams draw.
Faeser orders border controls with France
July 18, 2024
There are to be temporary border controls at the German border with France from Saturday.
Amherd discusses next Ukraine peace conference at European summit
July 18, 2024
Heads of state and government from Europe met for a summit at Blenheim Palace in the UK on Thursday.
Amherd hopes for a second Ukraine peace conference soon
July 18, 2024
A follow-up conference to the Bürgenstock Summit is to take place this year. However, this second conference for peace in Ukraine will not be held in Switzerland, as President Viola Amherd said on Thursday.
Dead person found in the bed of the Maggia river in Cevio in Ticino
July 18, 2024
The lifeless body of an as yet unidentified person was found in the bed of the Maggia river near Cevio in Ticino shortly after 11 a.

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