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Parliament adopts federal law banning Hamas
December 11, 2024
Parliament is in favor of the new federal law banning Hamas. After the Council of States, the National Council also approved the bill on Wednesday.
Federal Council to take action against drug wastage
December 11, 2024
The Federal Council has received a mandate from Parliament to take action against the wastage of medicines.
Council of States gives cantons more powers to approve premiums
December 11, 2024
In future, the cantons are to have a greater say in the approval of health insurance premiums and also receive more information.
Council of States approves a childcare allowance for daycare children
December 11, 2024
The Council of States wants to relieve parents of the cost of daycare places with a childcare allowance.
Criticism from the left of the home office regulation proposal
December 11, 2024
A new proposal by a National Council committee for new regulations on teleworking and working from home has met with majority approval.
Father-in-law shows remorse at murder trial in Muttenz BL
December 11, 2024
The trial for the murder of a 60-year-old man began on Wednesday morning in Muttenz BL.
Attractive dividend payments expected again
December 11, 2024
Dividends are a key criterion for many investors when making investment decisions.
Switzerland has frozen CHF 99 million in Syrian funds
December 11, 2024
Switzerland has frozen Syrian assets worth around CHF 99 million. The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs confirmed a corresponding media report on Wednesday at the request of the Keystone-SDA news agency.
Council of States wants rapid introduction of digital signature collections
December 11, 2024
For the Council of States, the federal government must quickly create the legal basis for signature collections to take place via digital channels in future.
Wim Wenders’ films in a best-of box set:
December 11, 2024
The German cult director Wim Wenders has just been honored in Lucerne with a European Film Award for his life's work.
Praise and criticism of the proposal to adopt EU plant protection legislation
December 11, 2024
Proposals by a National Council committee to adopt EU plant protection product authorizations in Switzerland in principle have met with a mixed response in the consultation process.
EU plant protection takeover proposal meets with both praise and criticism
December 11, 2024
Proposals by a National Council committee to adopt EU plant protection product authorizations in Switzerland in principle have met with a mixed response in the consultation process.
Harte Action mit Aaron Taylor-Johnson in “Kraven The Hunter”
December 11, 2024
Being a Marvel villain is not easy. For his title role in "Kraven The Hunter", movie star Aaron Taylor-Johnson had to put in a lot of effort.
Job vacancies at Swiss banks continue to fall
December 11, 2024
The number of jobs advertised by Swiss banks fell for the fourth time in a row in November.
Another round in the protracted dispute over a dismissal in Bagnes VS
December 11, 2024
The Federal Supreme Court has upheld an appeal by the former mayor and former municipal clerk of Bagnes VS.
Swiss population has low media literacy according to study
December 11, 2024
According to a study commissioned by the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM), the media literacy of the Swiss population is not very high.
60-year-old man stands trial for murder of daughter-in-law
December 11, 2024
A 60-year-old man is to stand trial for murder today, Wednesday, at the criminal court in Muttenz BL.
Council of States bends over motions on “signature scam”
December 11, 2024
On Wednesday (today), the Council of States will discuss alleged fraud in the collection of signatures for popular initiatives or referendums.

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