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Basel-Stadt police commander released following external report
June 28, 2024
The commander of the Basel-Stadt cantonal police force, Martin Roth, is to be released from his duties.
French elections could bring new money to Geneva banks
June 28, 2024
Following the defeat in the European elections, French President Emmanuel Macron is reappointing the National Assembly.
Federal costume festival opens in the heart of Zurich
June 28, 2024
The Federal Costume Festival 2024 opened at Zurich Main Station on Friday lunchtime: 100,000 visitors from all over Switzerland are expected by Sunday.
Federal Council trip leads to Goms on the second day
June 28, 2024
On the second day of their Federal Council trip, the members of the national government visited Goms in Upper Valais on Friday.
Geneva also bids to host the Eurovision Song Contest
June 28, 2024
After Basel, Bern together with Biel and Zurich, Geneva is also bidding to host the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2025.
Associations cannot challenge federal decree on wolf culls
June 28, 2024
The right of appeal of environmental organizations against federal approval of wolf culls is not effective.
Manufacturer investigates deaths after cholesterol-lowering scandal in Japan
June 28, 2024
The Japanese manufacturer Kobayashi Pharmaceutical says it is investigating dozens more deaths in the scandal surrounding cholesterol-lowering drugs based on red mold rice in Japan.
Finding a loan is becoming more difficult for mortgage customers
June 28, 2024
The Swiss mortgage market has been in flux since the SNB interest rate turnaround.
Motorcyclist killed in an accident on the Jaun Pass
June 28, 2024
A car and a motorcycle collided on the Jaun Pass in the Bernese Oberland on Thursday evening.
Basel diocese received 120 reports of mostly statute-barred assaults
June 28, 2024
The diocese of Basel has provided information on the status of the investigation into reports of sexual assault.
Swiss appoints Jens Fehlinger as new CEO
June 28, 2024
It is now known who will be the new CEO of Swiss and thus succeed Dieter Vranckx: Lufthansa manager and pilot Jens Fehlinger will take over the cockpit of the Swiss airline in the fall.
Survey shows approval for highway expansion to six lanes
June 28, 2024
According to a survey, the majority of Swiss people believe that the highways and motorways in Switzerland are overloaded.
Majority welcome Federal Council’s SRG savings plans according to survey
June 28, 2024
According to a survey, almost two thirds of Swiss citizens welcome the Federal Council's decision to reduce radio and TV fees from CHF 335 to CHF 300 per household.
Employers are increasingly tempting with a four-day week
June 28, 2024
Monday to Thursday in the office and then three days off: more and more employers want to attract new employees with part-time models and four-day weeks.
KOF Barometer rises slightly in June
June 28, 2024
The economic outlook for Switzerland brightened slightly last month. According to the latest KOF Economic Barometer, the economic outlook is slightly more favorable.
SNB has bought foreign currency again for the first time since mid-2022
June 28, 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) purchased foreign currency for the first time since mid-2022.
Expert criticizes provenance research of the Bührle collection
June 28, 2024
Historian Raphael Gross believes that the provenance research carried out to date by the E.
Tourism spending rises above 2019 record levels
June 28, 2024
In Switzerland, sales to foreign guests rose again last year. And the Swiss also spent more money on trips abroad.

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