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Kath.ch replaces entire Board of Directors
The Catholic Media Center replaced its entire board at an extraordinary general meeting on Thursday evening.
New chair at the University of Zurich strengthens research in Davos
The University of Zurich (UZH), together with the canton of Graubünden, has created a chair at the Swiss Institute for Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF) in Davos GR.
Threat of flooding along the Rhone in Valais
In Valais, the Rhone and its tributaries are threatening to burst their banks due to flooding.
The Swiss live in a parallel world in Japan
For many Swiss people, Japan is a dream destination. According to experts, however, tourists and expats often have a one-sided image of the country.
Hype about Japan boosts travel industry
Matcha, anime and ramen: Anything to do with Japan is on trend. Swiss travel agencies are noticing this.
Canton tightens measures against Japanese beetles in Kloten
Despite previous measures: The first Japanese beetles have flown out of Kloten. The canton of Zurich is therefore tightening measures to combat the pest with immediate effect.
AI boom provides a boost for start-ups
The number of start-ups is rising. And here too, artificial intelligence (AI) is providing a boost.
Zurich High Court sentences 40-year-old to 13 years
On Thursday, the High Court of the Canton of Zurich sentenced a 40-year-old man to 13 years' imprisonment for intentional homicide and disturbing the peace of the dead.
Neuchâtel festival for fantastic film focuses on diversity
The 23rd International Fantastic Film Festival (NIFFF) in Neuchâtel is rich in contrasts and diverse in terms of both geography and gender.
Cyberattacks on the security apparatus of the Ukraine conference
After the high-profile Ukraine peace conference at Bürgenstock NW, it becomes known: According to the federal government, several suspected cyber attacks were carried out against the security arrangements for the international summit.
UN experts warn companies against arms deliveries to Israel
Independent UN human rights experts have warned companies against continuing to supply weapons and ammunition to Israel.
Health economist: New association to be welcomed in principle
Health economist Willy Oggier considers the establishment of a new health insurance association to be fundamentally welcome.
Gymnasium to last at least four years throughout Switzerland in future
In future, all grammar school courses throughout Switzerland should last at least four years.
Santésuisse and doctors’ association welcome unified association
Santésuisse and the FMH medical association welcome the establishment of a single health insurance association.
Controversial “chat control”: negotiations in the EU have failed for the time being
The negotiations between the EU member states on the controversial "chat control" in the fight against child pornography have failed for the time being, partly due to German concerns.
Synhelion opens world’s 1st industrial solar fuel plant
The Swiss company Synhelion inaugurated the world's first industrial plant for the production of solar fuel on Thursday.
New industry association for health insurance companies founded
Switzerland's largest health insurers have founded a new industry association. This will begin its work at the start of 2025.
Cinema in London cancels Peter Luisi’s film about AI
A film about a filmmaker who realizes that artificial intelligence is better than he is - screenwriter Peter Luisi wants to spark a debate.

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