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Berlin and Warsaw want to set an example of reconciliation
July 2, 2024
A breather in the tough budget negotiations: Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) traveled to Warsaw late Monday evening with twelve of his federal and state ministers to give relations with the neighboring country a new boost.
Mayor: “Unfortunately, we humans have little say”
July 2, 2024
According to the mayor of Lavizzara TI, Gabriele Dazio, everything is done to prevent natural disasters.
Greenpeace calls for more long-distance trains from Zurich and Geneva
July 1, 2024
Greenpeace is calling for more European long-distance trains between major cities: According to an analysis by the environmental organization, there is potential for 15 more train connections from Zurich - and as many as 25 in Geneva.
No winner in the Eurodreams draw
July 1, 2024
Nobody guessed the right combination of numbers in Thursday's Eurodreams draw. To win the top prize of a monthly pension of 22,222 francs for 30 years, six numbers and one dream number had to be guessed correctly.
Masses of water complicate search for missing person in Ticino
July 1, 2024
The large volumes of water are making the search for the person still missing in the upper Maggia Valley on Monday more difficult.
“Timetable” for construction of replacement bridge should be in place by Thursday
July 1, 2024
The "timetable" for the construction of a temporary bridge between Visletto and Cevio in the upper Maggia Valley should be in place by Thursday.
Around 1000 people on duty after storm in Ticino
July 1, 2024
According to estimates by the Ticino emergency services, around 1000 people have been deployed in the upper Maggia Valley since the storm last weekend.
BAG publishes letter of protection against female genital mutilation
July 1, 2024
Female genital mutilation is banned in Switzerland. The federal government now wants to help girls and families to oppose female genital mutilation.
Head of the Migros media office leaves
July 1, 2024
The head of the Migros media office, Marcel Schlatter, is leaving the struggling Migros Group.
Astra wants to tame increased traffic on the Gotthard due to bad weather
July 1, 2024
In order to keep traffic congestion on the A2 highway at the Gotthard under control, the Federal Roads Office (Astra) wants to make rapid progress with the storm-related clearance work on the Simplon route and in Misox.
Swiss wants to become more punctual in summer and provide better customer support
July 1, 2024
Things are likely to be busy again for Swiss at Zurich Airport this summer. The airline is expecting around 10 percent more passengers in the coming months than in the previous year.
Viola Amherd impressed by damage in Ticino and Valais
July 1, 2024
The day after the severe storms in the upper Maggia Valley and Valais, the extent of the destruction became apparent.
President of the cantonal government of Ticino wants to ensure “basic care”
July 1, 2024
During his visit to the upper Maggia Valley, Christian Vitta, President of the Cantonal Government of Ticino, promised to ensure basic supplies to the region as quickly as possible.
UBS and CS can now grow together in Switzerland
July 1, 2024
Credit Suisse Switzerland has also been legally part of UBS Switzerland since July 1.
Swiss Solidarity launches appeal for donations due to storms in Switzerland
July 1, 2024
Swiss Solidarity has launched an appeal for donations for the people affected by the recent storms in the cantons of Graubünden, Valais and Ticino.
Slight increase in company formations in June
July 1, 2024
Slightly more companies were founded in Switzerland in June than in May. A total of 4600 new companies were entered in the commercial register.
President Amherd wants to push ahead with building bridges
July 1, 2024
President Viola Amherd has expressed her dismay at the violence of nature during an inspection of the Maggia Valley, which has been devastated by storms.
Minor storm damage in the canton of Vaud
July 1, 2024
The fire departments in the canton of Vaud were called out over 140 times following the thunderstorms on Saturday evening.

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