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Debate on Biden succession: comeback for Kamala Harris?

When Kamala Harris became Vice President alongside US President Joe Biden in 2021, quite a few people in the USA thought that the lawyer could succeed Biden - perhaps even during his first term of office if he were to weaken due to his advanced age.

Financial market issues are back on the agenda between Bern and Brussels

On Thursday, the Swiss government and the European Commission resumed their regulatory dialog in the financial market sector for the first time in seven years.

Active search for missing man in Binn VS interrupted

Following the devastating storms in Valais last weekend, the emergency services suspended the active search for a missing man in the municipality of Binn.

Kühne Holding and partner EQT invest in Flixbus

The German company Flix is gaining new shareholders. The holding company of the Swiss-German logistics entrepreneur Klaus-Michael Kühne and the Swedish finance company EQT are jointly acquiring a 35% stake in the Munich-based travel provider known for its green fleet.

25-year-old drives into police car and injures both officers

On Wednesday evening in Brusio GR, a 25-year-old man drove into a patrol vehicle belonging to the cantonal police of Graubünden, injuring the two police officers, aged 51 and 31.

Canton of Geneva warns against swimming in the Rhone

In Geneva, the authorities are warning against swimming in the Rhone due to the high water level.

Swimming banned due to driftwood and debris in the Maggia

In Ticino, the authorities have issued a bathing ban following the storms last weekend.

Brain decodes gaze direction in milliseconds

The brain recognizes the direction of another person's gaze in milliseconds. Researchers at the University of Geneva have decoded the exact moment when the brain recognizes where someone else is looking.

Rapprochement between Brussels and Bern as a “benevolent sign”

The extension of the participation of Swiss researchers in the EU research program Horizon Europe is a "clear sign of goodwill" on the part of the EU Commission in the negotiation process between the EU and Switzerland.

Only a few Swiss locations affected by overtourism

Higher prices, littering, traffic problems, scarce living space and environmental pollution can be the consequences of too many tourists.

Media information on the situation after storms in the Maggia Valley

On Thursday at 5 p.m., the Ticino authorities will inform the media about the situation in the Maggia Valley following the storms and the ongoing aid in the valley.

Maximum number of abortions in Switzerland

The number of abortions in Switzerland rose to a new high in 2023. There were a total of 12,045 abortions, 6.

Bathing ban for the Maggia and parts of Lake Maggiore

Swimming in the Maggia and parts of Lake Maggiore is prohibited as a result of the severe storms last weekend.

Banks have advertised slightly more jobs again

The number of jobs on offer for bank employees looking for work increased again in June.

Environmental organizations raise objection to Grengiols-Solar

Four environmental organizations are opposing the planned alpine solar park near Grengiols in the Saflischtal valley in Upper Valais.

Auto-Schweiz: Car tax slows demand for e-cars

The introduction of the 4% car tax on electric cars this year is slowing demand for electric vehicles.

FC Basel training pitch is closed due to Japanese beetle measures

The canton of Baselland has introduced measures to combat the Japanese beetle. The first team of FC Basel is affected.

UBS to be closely monitored by the price supervisor in future

Following the merger of UBS and Credit Suisse, the price watchdog wants to take a closer look at the only remaining major Swiss bank.

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