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Federal Council visits home of President Viola Amherd
June 27, 2024
The Swiss government embarked on its annual two-day Federal Council trip on Thursday.
Watch Industry Association President looks to the future with optimism
June 27, 2024
The Swiss watch industry is facing headwinds after a record year in 2023. Demand for luxury goods is declining, particularly in the important Chinese market.
Zurich stabber is no longer in custody
June 27, 2024
The 15-year-old teenager who attacked an orthodox Jewish man in Zurich on March 2 is no longer in custody.
Eritrea festival organizers must pay for Solothurn police operation
June 27, 2024
The organizers of an event held by Eritrean supporters loyal to the regime at the end of March in Gerlafingen SO are being asked to pay for the necessary police operation.
Swiss companies among the most punctual payers
June 27, 2024
Swiss companies have a high level of payment discipline. According to an analysis by management consultants Dun & Bradstreet, Swiss companies occupy a leading position in Northern Europe.
UBS makes adjustments in global wealth management
June 27, 2024
Iqbal Khan and Rob Karofsky, the two co-heads of Global Wealth Management at UBS, are putting down the first stakes.
More electric cars reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cars
June 27, 2024
More and more electrically powered vehicles are being sold in Switzerland. This is the reason why newly imported passenger cars fell below the target value for greenhouse gas emissions for the first time in 2023.
More attractive female company founders more likely to receive capital, according to study
June 27, 2024
In the human brain, a beautiful appearance is often automatically associated with positive characteristics such as competence or intelligence.
Gotthard Base Tunnel reopens on September 2
June 27, 2024
Rail operations through the Gotthard Base Tunnel can resume in full on September 2.
Swiss researchers solve the mystery of density differences in planets
June 27, 2024
Swiss scientists have solved a mystery about differences in the density of certain planets.
SRG to switch off FM broadcasting at the end of 2024
June 27, 2024
The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation is switching off ultra-shortwave (FM) radio antennas at the end of 2024.
Federal Statistical Office plans to modernize infrastructure by 2027
June 27, 2024
The Federal Statistical Office wants to modernize its technical infrastructure in preparation for the 2027 federal elections.
Bern and Biel enter the race for Eurovision Song Contest 2025
June 27, 2024
The cities of Bern and Biel want to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. They will submit a joint bid under the slogan "Bern United", as announced by the City of Bern on Thursday.
City of Zurich bids to host the ESC
June 27, 2024
The city of Zurich wants to host the next Eurovision Song Contest (ESC): it is officially applying to host the event.
Report warns of supply risks for raw materials for solar panels
June 27, 2024
Switzerland must secure a reliable supply of raw materials for renewable energies.
AI has hardly been used in the Swiss tech industry to date
June 27, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not yet widespread in the Swiss tech industry. As a survey of around 200 companies shows, the use of AI in industry has barely gone beyond initial pilot tests.
Inflation puts pressure on tips
June 27, 2024
Inflation is also having an impact on the Swiss hospitality industry. Many guests are now less generous with their tips than they used to be.
1200 messages: Earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 felt in Switzerland
June 27, 2024
In Germany, around 18 kilometers northwest of Laufenburg AG, the earth shook with a magnitude of 4.

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