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But no expulsion for Biel lay preacher Abu Ramadan
June 14, 2024
The former lay preacher Abu Ramadan from Biel does not have to leave Switzerland after all.
Joking Pope receives comedians in the Vatican
June 14, 2024
At a reception in the Vatican on Friday, Pope Francis joked around with a good hundred comedians from all over the world, including stars such as Whoopi Goldberg and Chris Rock.
Federal Council wants to create legal basis for Expo before making decisions
June 14, 2024
Before deciding on the next national exhibition in Switzerland, the Federal Council wants to create the legal basis for an Expo.
Putin calls for Ukrainian troop withdrawal for peace
June 14, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin is calling for the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the territories annexed by Russia as a prerequisite for a possible peace solution.
Dispute over planned U-committee on nuclear phase-out in Germany
June 14, 2024
In a debate in the Bundestag on a possible committee of inquiry into political decisions before the final nuclear phase-out in Germany in 2023, representatives of the "traffic light" coalition and the opposition have made accusations against each other.
Central Group takes over business operations of the KaDeWe Group
June 14, 2024
The three department stores are among the most prestigious that Germany has to offer - and became commodities themselves with the collapse of the Benko empire.
Neuchâtel police officer is the new president of the police officers’ association
June 14, 2024
The Association of Swiss Police Officers has elected Emmanuel Fivaz as its new President.
Federal Council wants to leave future daycare funding to parliament
June 14, 2024
The Federal Council stands by its recommendation to reject the daycare initiative without a counter-proposal.
Casino Schaffhausen may remain open for two years longer
June 14, 2024
Casino Schaffhausen does not have to close its doors at the end of 2024: It can remain open until the new casino in nearby Winterthur opens its doors.
Federal government does not want double welfare subsidies for refugees
June 14, 2024
The Federal Council wants to avoid double subsidies to social welfare in cases of subsequently recognized refugee status.
Swiss E-ID should also be able to be used abroad
June 14, 2024
The Swiss E-ID should also be able to be used abroad and at the same time guarantee a high level of privacy protection.
Two men are victims of the explosion in Nussbaumen AG
June 14, 2024
The two people killed in the explosion in Nussbaumen AG on Thursday were a 43-year-old Italian and a 24-year-old Swiss man.
Federal Council releases tranche for energy research funding
June 14, 2024
The Federal Council is releasing CHF 41 million for the promotion of energy research.
Federal Council proposes title supplements for higher vocational education and training
June 14, 2024
New titles are to give higher vocational education and training in Switzerland greater prestige.
Federal government registers further cyberattacks ahead of Ukraine conference
June 14, 2024
The Federal Office for Cybersecurity (BACS) has detected further overload attacks on federal websites before the start of the Ukraine conference.
Suva returns to the black in 2023
June 14, 2024
After being in the red in the previous year, Suva returned to profit in 2023. The upturn on the stock market has brought a good investment result.
Unia union demands minimum wage of 5,000 francs for women
June 14, 2024
The trade union Unia is calling for a minimum wage for women of CHF 5,000 per month.
Bührle Collection searches for solutions for several works of refugee property
June 14, 2024
During a further provenance assessment, the E.G. Bührle Collection has found five works that could fall under the scope of the latest guidelines for dealing with Nazi-looted art.

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