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Stahl Gerlafingen refrains from layoffs for the time being
November 20, 2024
Stahl Gerlafingen in the canton of Solothurn has decided not to cut 120 jobs for the time being.
Children’s rights ombudsman advises 1000 children and young people
November 20, 2024
The Children's Rights Ombudsperson's Office, founded in 2021, had advised 1002 children and young people in 709 cases by the end of 2023.
Declaration obligation instead of import ban for foie gras
November 20, 2024
The Federal Council rejects the popular initiative "Yes to a ban on foie gras imports" without a counter-proposal.
Switzerland takes part in NATO crisis management exercise
November 20, 2024
Switzerland is taking part in a NATO military alliance exercise on crisis management.
Swiss hotel industry with more overnight stays in October
November 20, 2024
The Swiss hotel industry recorded more overnight stays again in October. After a decline in September, the tide has turned again thanks to additional guests from abroad.
First measures of the energy management decree come into force
November 20, 2024
The Act on a Secure Electricity Supply from Renewable Energy Sources, or the Energy Package Decree for short, was clearly approved at the ballot box in June.
Brussels wants to take action against possible tax fraud in Switzerland
November 20, 2024
The European Commission wants to use new instruments to combat possible tax fraud by EU citizens in Switzerland.
In Hefenhofen TG, the horse owner’s farm is evicted
November 20, 2024
The farm of the horse dealer from Hefenhofen, who made headlines in 2017 for alleged animal cruelty, was evicted on Wednesday, according to the police.
Federal Council wants trials with electronic signature collections
November 20, 2024
The Federal Council wants to enable limited, practical trials with the electronic collection of signatures for referendums.
Michael Kinzer will be the new Director of Pro Helvetia from July 2025
November 20, 2024
Michael Kinzer will be the new Director of the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia from July 1, 2025.
The solar potential of reservoirs can only be used to a limited extent
November 20, 2024
644 gigawatt hours of electricity per year could be supplied by solar cells on reservoirs and hydropower plants.
Farmers’ association delegates confirm Ritter as president
November 20, 2024
The centrist National Councillor Markus Ritter (SG) will remain President of the Swiss Farmers' Union (SBC) for another four years.
Federal Council wants to modernize controversial energy agreement
November 20, 2024
The Federal Council wants to modernize the International Energy Charter Treaty, which came into force in 1998.
Construction of a footbridge in the Pfynwald VS floodplain area is not permitted
November 20, 2024
The planned overpass over the Rhone in the Pfynwald forest as part of the work on the A9 highway between Sierre and Gampel (VS) is off the table.
Moldovan oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc banned from entering the country
November 20, 2024
The Federal Administrative Court has upheld an entry ban imposed on Moldovan oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc.
More room for maneuver for welfare funds
November 20, 2024
From January 1, company welfare funds will also be able to pay benefits in the event of illness, accident and unemployment.
Shell severely restricts the evolution of turtles
November 20, 2024
The shell of turtles has severely restricted their evolutionary development. This explains their low species diversity compared to other animal groups, as two researchers from the University of Freiburg shed light on in their study in the journal "Ecology & Evolution".
Last tour: Rapper Marteria says goodbye to alter-ego Marsimoto
November 20, 2024
In his hometown of Rostock, German rapper Marteria gave an emotional prelude to the farewell tour of his fictional character Marsimoto.

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