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Dogs increase satisfaction in the office, and not just for masters
June 19, 2024
Dogs in the office are a political issue. Some employers are strictly against their employees bringing their pets to work.
Healthcare stakeholders must make improvements to cost neutrality
June 19, 2024
In December 2023, healthcare stakeholders submitted two applications to the Federal Council for new tariff structures for outpatient medical treatment.
Federal Council reduces media fee to CHF 300 per year from 2029
June 19, 2024
The Federal Council is reducing the radio and television fee from CHF 335 to CHF 300 for private households from 2029 and is abolishing the fee for small and medium-sized enterprises from 2027.
Theater director Klingenberg dies at the age of 95
June 19, 2024
The theater director, director and actor Gerhard Klingenberg is dead. As the Burgtheater in Vienna announced on Wednesday, the Austrian artist died on Tuesday at the age of 95 in Villach (Carinthia).
In shopping centers, shopping is increasingly becoming a minor matter
June 19, 2024
The Swiss shopping center sector does not have it easy: customers are increasingly shopping online, competition among shopping centers is fierce and the infrastructure is not always up to date.
Beznau 1 nuclear power plant can be reconnected to the grid after overhaul
June 19, 2024
Block 1 of the Beznau nuclear power plant in the canton of Aargau can be started up after an inspection lasting several weeks.
UBS does not have to fulfill competition requirements due to CS takeover
June 19, 2024
UBS does not have to comply with any competition law requirements in connection with the takeover of Credit Suisse.
Zurich hotels and campsites practically fully booked due to “Swifties”
June 19, 2024
The two concerts by US superstar Taylor Swift on July 9 and 10 at Zurich's Letzigrund have already had an impact on the hotel industry: Zurich hotels are practically fully booked on these two days, and the campsite in Wollishofen is completely full.
Kunsthaus Zürich reaches agreement with heirs of a Jewish collector
June 19, 2024
The Kunsthaus Zürich is selling a painting by Claude Monet: it has reached an agreement with the heirs of a Jewish collector.
Federal Council wants to curb construction outside building zones
June 19, 2024
The number of buildings and the total amount of sealed surfaces outside of building zones should only be allowed to increase by 101% compared to the end of September 2023.
Federal Council examines permanent structure to combat poverty
June 19, 2024
The National Platform for Preventing and Combating Poverty, which expires in December 2024, is doing good quality work despite its limited scope.
Pilot survives helicopter crash in Graubünden
June 19, 2024
A helicopter went out of control during a transport flight in Prättigau GR on Tuesday and crashed from a height of over 50 meters.
United Nations: Israel not protecting civilians in Gaza enough
June 19, 2024
According to the UN Human Rights Office, Israel did not adequately protect civilians in the Gaza war when using precision-guided bombs.
New device to measure brain activity in everyday life
June 19, 2024
A new device enables researchers to monitor the electrical brain activity of certain patients outside of hospital.
Federal Council wants almost CHF 14 billion for agriculture
June 19, 2024
Farmers are to be supported with around CHF 13.8 billion in federal funding from 2026 to 2029.
Federal government receives back misappropriated Covid aid in sport
June 19, 2024
During the coronavirus pandemic, clubs in the Swiss Football League misappropriated federal aid funds for professional operations.
Federal Council refrains from greenwashing regulation of the financial sector
June 19, 2024
The Federal Council believes that the Swiss financial sector's self-regulation against greenwashing is currently sufficient.
Federal Council examines measures in favor of biodiversity
June 19, 2024
The Federal Council wants to counteract the negative effect of border protection on biodiversity.

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