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Still no timetable for temporary bridge over the Maggia
July 10, 2024
North of the Visletto Bridge, which collapsed as a result of the storms, a temporary bridge is to be built by the Swiss army over the next few weeks.
Search for missing persons in Ticino interrupted for the moment
July 10, 2024
The search for the remaining three people reported missing in the Maggia Valley has been interrupted.
Fraudulent tradesmen rip off pensioners in Vaud
July 10, 2024
The police caught two suspected fraudsters in Denens VD on Monday. The two Frenchmen had demanded excessive amounts of money from a pensioner for work they had allegedly carried out.
Pension funds increase returns and coverage ratio
July 10, 2024
Pension funds in Switzerland achieved an average return of 5.5% in the first half of 2024 - higher than the 5.
Ed Sheeran plays twice in Zurich in 2025
July 10, 2024
Due to the high demand for Ed Sheeran's concert at the Letzigrund in Zurich, there will be an additional concert.
Visp-Täsch railroad line interrupted until at least mid-August
July 10, 2024
The railroad line between Visp and Täsch in Upper Valais will remain closed until at least mid-August.
Ticino’s environmental chief sees need for new alarm systems
July 10, 2024
New safety precautions and new alarm systems are needed to counter such storms: Claudio Zali, head of the Ticino Department of Civil Engineering and the Environment, said at a media conference on the situation following the storms in the upper Maggia Valley.
Billions in aid for Air France-KLM legal according to EU Commission
July 10, 2024
During the pandemic, the EU Commission allowed states to help airlines with billions.
Schweitzer new head of government of Rhineland-Palatinate
July 10, 2024
The Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament has elected SPD politician Alexander Schweitzer as the new Minister President.
For Federal Councillor Rösti, the focus is on the power supply
July 10, 2024
Federal Councillor Albert Rösti explained the goals of his department at a summer meeting with media representatives in the Bernese Oberland.
The Swiss are once again paying more for vacations this year than before coronavirus
July 10, 2024
When it comes to their vacations, customers in Switzerland continue to treat themselves to more than before the coronavirus pandemic.
India’s Modi after meeting with Putin: War is not a solution
July 10, 2024
Following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is once again insisting on diplomatic solutions in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip.
Pesticides continue to be a problem in Swiss waters
July 10, 2024
Pesticide contamination has decreased in heavily polluted watercourses in Switzerland.
Retail trade looks back on a difficult first half-year
July 10, 2024
The Swiss retail sector had a tough time in the first half of 2024. Consumers' buying mood deteriorated noticeably, particularly in the second quarter of the year, and online retail is also currently experiencing slow business.
Goms and Val de Bagnes request further help from the army
July 10, 2024
The two Valais municipalities of Goms and Val de Bagnes have asked the army for further support in clearing up after the storms.
37-year-old missing after inflatable boat accident near Rheinau ZH
July 10, 2024
One person is missing after an inflatable boat accident on the Rhine near Rheinau ZH.
Global assets grow – Switzerland defends top position
July 10, 2024
Last year, the global population became wealthier overall. As a result, global wealth recovered from the decline in 2022.
225 films are on the program of the Locarno Film Festival
July 10, 2024
The organizers of the Locarno Film Festival announced the programme for the 77th edition on Wednesday in Zurich in the presence of its new president Maja Hoffmann.

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