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Ticino’s gastronomy is suffering
July 17, 2024
Gastronomy in Ticino is suffering. According to the umbrella organization GastroTicino, sales in the Bellinzona region and the valleys have plummeted by 20 to 50 percent in the last six months.
Self-taught artist who wrote jazz history: Irène Schweizer died
July 17, 2024
Irène Schweizer made her way from Dixieland in her parents' restaurant to free jazz on stages around the world.
Swatch: Hayek family buys further shares for almost 11 million
July 17, 2024
The Hayek family's purchases of shares in the Swatch watch group continue. After Nayla, Nick and Marc Hayek bought registered shares worth a good 20.
Organization announces use of suicide capsule in Switzerland
July 17, 2024
The organization "The Last Resort" has confirmed in Zurich that the "Sarco" suicide capsule is to be used in Switzerland.
Grande Dame of Swiss jazz is dead: Irène Schweizer died
July 17, 2024
The grande dame of Swiss jazz is dead: jazz pianist Irène Schweizer has died at the age of 83.
Researchers develop hydrogel implant against endometriosis
July 17, 2024
Researchers at ETH Zurich and the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology have developed a hydrogel implant to prevent the widespread female disease endometriosis.
Medical problem leads to streetcar derailment in Bern
July 17, 2024
The streetcar derailment at the Zytglogge in the city of Berne last February was caused by excessive speed.
Rega flies children with cancer from Ukraine to Switzerland
July 17, 2024
On Monday, Rega flew two children with cancer from Ukraine to Switzerland, each accompanied by a companion.
Worker in the Grisons Oberland dies after electrocution
July 17, 2024
An electricity technician received an electric shock while maintaining a high-voltage line in the Grisons Oberland on Tuesday.
Hundreds of Postbuses honk “Dü-Da-Do” simultaneously to mark the Horn anniversary
July 17, 2024
Hundreds of Postbuses in mountain regions throughout Switzerland sounded their triad horn ("Dü-Da-Do") simultaneously on Wednesday morning.
High approval for sustainability reports despite criticism
July 17, 2024
The sustainability reports of the largest Swiss companies were approved by shareholders without grumbling.
Home prices rise in the second quarter
July 17, 2024
Condominiums and single-family homes became slightly more expensive on average in the second quarter.
Energy wood harvest has doubled in the last twenty years
July 17, 2024
The share of energy wood in the total timber harvest has doubled over the past twenty years.
Swiss parts in Russian weapons: Seco cooperates with companies
July 17, 2024
So far, Seco has opened over fifty administrative penalty proceedings for violations of the Russia sanctions.
Federal Diet in Davos continues Graubünden’s 500th anniversary celebrations
July 17, 2024
Davos continues its series of celebrations to mark the 500th anniversary of the Free State of Graubünden with the so-called Bundstag on Friday and Saturday.
La Chaux-du-Milieu wants fewer schoolchildren due to high costs
July 17, 2024
La Chaux-du-Milieu, an idyllic village in the Neuchâtel mountains, is full of children and has a very dynamic community life.
Roche achieves research success in the fight against obesity
July 17, 2024
Roche has a research success to report in the fight against obesity. However, the drug under investigation is still at a very early stage of research.
Geneva Airport to introduce fees for delays in 2025
July 17, 2024
Geneva Airport wants to launch a quota system against noise emissions next year. Anyone taking off after 10 p.

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