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Confederation sends liaison officer for talks with Eritrea
The federal government wants to send a liaison officer to the region again for talks with Eritrea.
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Rejected asylum seekers who remain in Switzerland, a working group to defuse conflicts among Eritreans in Switzerland and a change of strategy by Migros: this and more can be found in the Sunday newspapers.
Seriously injured in several fights in Martigny VS
Three brawls in and outside a discotheque in Martigny VS kept the Valais cantonal police on their toes early Saturday morning.
Floods cause damage in Graubünden and Valais
Rainfall and heavy thunderstorms have caused streams and rivers to rise. This led to major damage in certain regions.
“Anarcho-capitalist” very tame: Argentina’s President Milei honored
The eccentric keeps a low profile: At the start of his visit to Germany, Argentina's ultra-liberal President Javier Milei was honored with a medal from the Friedrich August v.
Mountain victim found during search operation in Ticino
The Ticino cantonal police and mountain rescuers found a mountain victim during a search operation in Val Malvaglia on Saturday morning.
Milei honored in Hamburg – no riotous speech
Argentina's ultra-liberal President Javier Milei was honored with a medal from the Friedrich August v.
Sailing boat sinks during regatta in Lake Zug – 56-year-old missing
A sailing boat sank during a regatta on Lake Zug near Oberwil ZG on Saturday afternoon.
Valais maintains alert level due to flooding
The water levels of the Rhone and the lateral watercourses have dropped. However, "increased vigilance is necessary", announced the Valais cantonal management body (KFO) early on Saturday evening.
The Jura question remains unresolved 50 years after the canton was founded
Even 50 years after the canton was founded, the Jura issue has not been resolved.
FDP strategy: Pupils should learn reading, writing and arithmetic
The FDP Switzerland wants to restructure elementary school. Elementary school should teach the basic skills of reading, writing and arithmetic.
Eritreans demonstrate for their rights in Bern
Several hundred people gathered on the Bundesplatz in Bern on Saturday to demonstrate for the rights of Eritreans critical of the regime in Switzerland.
A couple and an elderly woman are still missing in Misox GR
Emergency services rescued a woman from a cone of rubble in Misox GR at 06:00 on Saturday morning.
FDP delegates are in favor of BVG reform and against more biodiversity
The delegates of the FDP Switzerland are backing the reform of occupational pensions.
Primary school pupils should learn reading, writing and arithmetic according to the FDP
The FDP Switzerland wants to restructure elementary school. Elementary school should teach the basic skills of reading, writing and arithmetic.
Zermatt VS remains unreachable
The railroad line and the road to and from Zermatt VS remained closed on Saturday afternoon.
Technical problems with tunnels in the canton of Obwalden
All tunnels in the canton of Obwalden were closed at midday due to technical problems.
Water levels on Lake Constance reach second-highest danger level
On Saturday, the water levels of Lake Constance exceeded the threshold for flood danger level four out of a total of five.

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