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Trade unions: Steelworkers’ struggle leads to this decision
December 10, 2024
Trade unions and staff associations have welcomed the National Council's decision to provide emergency state aid for the ailing steelworks.
Health insurance companies do not have to pay for advice on living wills
December 10, 2024
Health insurance companies should not have to pay for medical consultations in connection with a living will.
National Council wants to enshrine electricity reserve in law
December 10, 2024
Switzerland should be better prepared for future energy shortages. To this end, the National Council was the first chamber to pass amendments to the Electricity Supply Act on Tuesday.
The last ten years of Credit Suisse in fast motion
December 10, 2024
UBS took over the major bank Credit Suisse almost two years ago. After a turbulent past, this meant the end for the bank.
CS-PUK report will point the way for further bank regulation
December 10, 2024
The CS-PUK report announced for today, Friday, marks one of the most important milestones in the investigation into the Credit Suisse debacle.
OpenAI releases Sora video generator
December 10, 2024
The world's leading AI start-up OpenAI has launched its eagerly awaited Sora software, which can be used to create videos from text specifications using artificial intelligence.
Drivers in Switzerland rarely expect police checks
December 10, 2024
The Swiss population rarely expect to be stopped by the police when driving. According to a survey by the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention, drivers most frequently expect to be stopped for speeding.
Switzerland under discussion for OSCE Chairmanship in 2026
December 10, 2024
Switzerland may take over the chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in 2026.
Council of States approves federal law banning Hamas
December 10, 2024
The Council of States agrees with the Federal Council's proposed implementation of the ban on Hamas.
Murder and manslaughter instead of Christmas contemplation
December 10, 2024
Crime novels are among the most popular literary genres. They regularly occupy prominent places on the bestseller lists.
Airlines make less profit per passenger
December 10, 2024
According to a forecast by their umbrella organization (IATA), airlines are likely to make an average net profit of just 6.
TX Group eliminates the job of Head of Communications
December 10, 2024
TX Head of Communications Ursula Nötzli is leaving the Swiss media group. Following her departure, the position on the Group Executive Board will not be replaced.
Man barricades himself in asylum center in Lausanne
December 10, 2024
A large-scale police operation has been underway in the Lausanne train station district since Tuesday morning.
Federal prosecutor files further charges for ATM blast
December 10, 2024
The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland has filed a further indictment with the Federal Criminal Court for an ATM blast.
Dispute over state aid for the steel industry in the National Council
December 10, 2024
The National Council has approved a bill that aims to enshrine the principles for creating an electricity reserve in law.
Barry Callebaut cuts fewer jobs in Belgium than planned
December 10, 2024
Barry Callebaut is cutting fewer jobs in Belgium than planned. According to trade union information following the conclusion of negotiations, there are still around 170 redundancies after 478 redundancies were originally planned.
AllianceBernstein intends to sue Switzerland over CS AT1 bonds
December 10, 2024
The US asset manager AllianceBernstein (AB) apparently wants to sue the Swiss Confederation in connection with the takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS.
New carrier particle discovered for drug transport in the body
December 10, 2024
Researchers at ETH Zurich have discovered particles that can be used to deliver drugs precisely to a cancerous tumor in the body, for example.

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