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Inconsistent practice for rent guidelines between municipalities

According to the association Öffentlichkeitsgesetz.ch, many of the 552 municipalities in five northern Swiss cantons have not adjusted their rent guidelines for social welfare recipients for years.

Heavy smoke from fire in industrial area of Rotkreuz

A fire broke out in the industrial area of Rotkreuz on Friday evening. Heavy smoke and a distinct odor developed.

June with little sunshine and very changeable

As in May, the weather in June was very changeable. There was exceptionally little sunshine.

Federal government warns of heavy thunderstorms on Saturday

MeteoSwiss is warning of an "explosive weather cocktail" late Saturday afternoon, especially in western Switzerland.

National Council committee wants to increase security around federal asylum centers

Following security incidents in and around federal asylum centers, the Federal Council wants to regulate more clearly who may apply disciplinary measures and on what basis.

Council of States committee does not want to extend tobacco advertising ban

The responsible Council of States committee still does not want to implement the tobacco advertising ban initiative adopted by the people and the cantons word for word.

Homeowners’ association elects SVP National Councillor Rutz as president

Zurich SVP National Councillor Gregor Rutz is the new President of the Swiss Homeowners' Association (HEV).

E-ID also receives the green light in principle from the Council of States committee

The e-ID is also generally well received by the responsible Council of States committee.

No declaration of imported vegetables, fish and co.

Following loud criticism during the consultation process, the National Council committee responsible wants to drop the planned declaration obligation for unprocessed foodstuffs flown in.

National Council committee wants less money for Pro Helvetia

The responsible National Council committee wants to reduce the budget for the Pro Helvetia cultural foundation by CHF 6.

No planes are currently taking off from Zurich Airport

Aircraft take-offs were stopped at Zurich-Kloten Airport on Friday afternoon until further notice.

75-year-old alpinist falls to his death in the Bernina region

A 75-year-old alpinist from Italy crashed on Thursday afternoon on the Spallagrat in the area of Piz Bernina GR.

Child run over and killed by truck in Basel

A child was run over and killed by a truck in Basel on Thursday. The child was crossing a pedestrian crossing and was hit by the truck, according to the cantonal police.

How the Federal Councillors spend their summer vacation

The summer vacations are coming up in Switzerland. The members of the national government are also treating themselves to a break or two.

Gaming Commission searches houses in two cantons

The Federal Gaming Board carried out two house searches in the cantons of Solothurn and Valais on Thursday and Friday.

120-meter-long ground crack at the Mesocco South GR freeway junction

A 120-metre-long crack has formed in the ground at the Mesocco South freeway junction.

Basel security director releases police commander

Basel's Director of Security Stephanie Eymann has dismissed the police commander Martin Roth.

Switzerland below average despite record number of start-ups

More and more Swiss people are venturing into self-employment. The 27,109 companies founded in the first half of 2024 represent a record.

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