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Amherd: No agreement between the states on the inclusion of Russia
June 16, 2024
The participating heads of state and government were unable to agree on a clear approach to involving Russia in a peace process at the Ukraine summit on the Bürgenstock NW.
Harris, Macron and Scholz have already left Ukraine conference
June 16, 2024
Several top politicians have already left the Ukraine conference on the Bürgenstock NW.
Power outage in the city of Bern and surrounding area
June 16, 2024
The power outage in the city of Bern and the surrounding area was restored on Sunday morning.
Focus on nuclear safety and the return of abducted children
June 16, 2024
The international Ukraine conference entered its second day on Sunday morning with a focus on food security, the prevention of a nuclear disaster and the return of children abducted to Russia.
Bells ring for peace in Nidwalden
June 16, 2024
Church bells rang throughout the canton of Nidwalden on Sunday as a sign of peace.
60 years of postal codes in Switzerland
June 16, 2024
Switzerland introduced postal codes on June 26, 1964. After Germany (1961) and the USA (1963), it was the third country in the world to introduce the number before the place name.
States work on final declaration for Ukraine peace conference
June 16, 2024
The Ukraine peace conference with over 90 states comes to a close on Sunday. In the morning, the delegations will also discuss a joint final declaration.
Sunday, June 16, 2024
June 16, 2024
A cocaine tax to combat the crack epidemic, compensation for caring for mentally ill relatives and misleading information on the origin of fish crispies in restaurants: this and more can be found in the Sunday newspapers.
FOT Director counters criticism of rail expansion: costs are covered
June 16, 2024
The Director of the Federal Office of Transport (FOT) has countered criticism of the expansion of the rail infrastructure: "The costs for operation and maintenance - including follow-up investment costs - will still be covered in 2040," said Peter Füglistaler.
US embassy in Bern shines in Ukrainian national colors
June 15, 2024
The façade of the US embassy in Bern was resplendent in the Ukrainian national colors of yellow and blue on Saturday evening - just in time for the Ukraine Peace Conference, which Switzerland hosted at the Bürgenstock in Nidwalden, welcoming representatives from a hundred countries.
Swiss short film honored at Annecy Animation Film Festival
June 15, 2024
Jadwiga Kowalska has won an award for her Swiss entry at the animated film festival in Annecy, France.
Italy’s Prime Minister Meloni has not yet appeared at Ukraine summit
June 15, 2024
Contrary to the announcement, Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has not yet traveled to the Ukraine peace summit on the Bürgenstock NW.
US Vice President Harris hopes for a “very productive” Bürgenstock summit
June 15, 2024
US Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her confidence at the start of the summit meeting on the Bürgenstock in Nidwalden on Saturday: "I hope we have a very productive time," she told the Keystone-SDA news agency.
Ukrainian refugee choir sings European anthem in Lucerne
June 15, 2024
Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" - also known as the European anthem - was performed by a choir of over 70 Ukrainian refugees on Jesuitenplatz in Lucerne on Saturday afternoon.
Around 50 activists occupy forest in Ballens VD
June 15, 2024
Several dozen activists occupied the forest in Ballens in the canton of Vaud on Saturday.
Nehammer: Ukraine peace conference is a search for allies
June 15, 2024
As many states as possible should exert pressure on Moscow to agree to a genuine peace process in the Ukraine war.
VCS wants to fight highway expansion with dual presidency
June 15, 2024
The Swiss Transport Club (VCS) wants to fight against highway expansion in Switzerland with a dual presidency.
USA pledges millions to Kiev for energy grid and humanitarian aid
June 15, 2024
At the start of the Swiss peace conference for Ukraine, the USA has promised Kiev millions in further aid for humanitarian purposes and the country's energy network.

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