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Federal Councillor Jans pleads for open borders at the Schengen Council
June 13, 2024
At a meeting of EU ministers in Luxembourg, Federal Councillor Beat Jans called for the lifting of border controls in the Schengen area.
Cyber attack on the federal government shortly before the security zone comes into force
June 13, 2024
Just before the security measures for the Ukraine peace conference in Nidwalden were ramped up, the Confederation was attacked in cyberspace.
Tourism boss expects a strong summer
June 13, 2024
Shortly before the peak summer tourist season, Switzerland Tourism Director Martin Nydegger senses a great deal of optimism in the industry.
Defense lawyer pleads manslaughter at Baden District Court
June 13, 2024
On Thursday, the fourth day of the Bergdietikon murder trial, the defense lawyer had his say at the district court of Baden AG.
Confederation buys land for controversial federal asylum center in Arth SZ
June 13, 2024
The federal government will purchase a plot of land for the controversial federal asylum center in Arth SZ by 2025.
Valais government rejects appeals by Rega and Héli-Alpes
June 13, 2024
Air Zermatt and Air-Glaciers are not to have any competition from Rega or other helicopter companies for mountain rescue services in Valais.
Altes Museum Berlin returns vases from looted excavations to Italy
June 13, 2024
The Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation wants to return ancient vases and other objects from looted excavations to Italy.
Federal government to ensure tenants have access to electric car charging stations
June 13, 2024
Tenants should be entitled to an electric car charging station in future. The same should apply to people who own condominiums.
Falling crude oil prices only reach filling stations with a delay
June 13, 2024
Although the price of crude oil has recently risen again somewhat, it is still significantly lower than two months ago.
National Council wants to ease the burden on training companies – for example with tax deductions
June 13, 2024
In the fight against the growing shortage of skilled workers, the National Council wants to reward companies that train apprentices.
Council of States approves new package to combat rising healthcare costs
June 13, 2024
The Council of States wants to get a grip on constantly rising healthcare costs with increased coordination, confidential pricing models and cheaper medicines.
National Council committee speaks out in favor of Gaza emergency aid
June 13, 2024
The Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council approves the Federal Council's decision to make an emergency aid contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Refugees in the Near East, subject to certain conditions.
Sulzer: Where has the “Vekselberg malus” disappeared to?
June 13, 2024
Despite solid company figures, Sulzer shares led a wallflower existence for years.
Army investigates possible discrimination against homosexuals
June 13, 2024
An investigation is to answer the question of whether homosexuals in the Swiss army have experienced injustice.
Glarus judiciary called off for overly lenient “speeding sentences”
June 13, 2024
The Glarus judiciary has been too lenient with two car drivers and two motorcyclists who were speeded on a construction site on the Kerenzerberg on the Easter weekend of 2021.
Inpatient treatment after killing drug addict in Baselland
June 13, 2024
A 59-year-old Iranian man must undergo inpatient treatment for killing a fellow countryman under the influence of drugs in Sissach BL in January 2023.
Swiss tourism industry expects a strong summer
June 13, 2024
Confidence prevails in Swiss tourism. According to a survey by Switzerland Tourism, tourism providers are expecting an increase of up to 12 percent in visitor numbers and overnight stays.
Digitization in municipalities suffers from scarce resources
June 13, 2024
The majority of Swiss municipalities see the digitalization of their administrations as an opportunity to become more efficient.

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