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BWO examines options for non-profit residential property

Home ownership in Switzerland is becoming increasingly unaffordable. The Federal Housing Office (BWO) has now examined different variants of non-profit home ownership as an alternative to home ownership.

Dog owner in Tarasp attacked and seriously injured by cows

A dog owner was attacked and seriously injured by suckler cows on a pasture in Tarasp GR on Wednesday.

University of Freiburg improves animal welfare for laboratory monkeys

Researchers at the University of Fribourg have developed a method that significantly improves the well-being of experimental macaques.

850,000 spectators are expected at the World Cycling Championships in Zurich

In 100 days' time, the Cycling and Para-Cycling World Championships will open on Zurich's Sechseläutenplatz: The major event is raising high hopes among the organizers - far beyond the sport itself.

Director Xavier Koller looks to the future at the age of 80

Xavier Koller is the first Swiss director to win an Oscar. Films such as "Journey of Hope" and "The Black Tanner" have long since become classics.

Exceptional safety measures on the Bürgenstock

The Ukraine conference this coming weekend at Bürgenstock NW will be characterized by extraordinary security measures.

General IT problem in the federal administration – reason unclear

IT problems occurred in the Swiss Federal Administration on Thursday. Customs was one of the areas affected, as the Confederation announced.

Mother convicted in Bern infanticide trial

A 32-year-old mother was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder in Bern on Thursday.

Swiss police tolerate motorcades after European Championship matches

Most cantons tolerate honking car parades up to an hour after the final whistle after European Football Championship matches.

The canton of Jura celebrates its anniversary under the banner of youth

From June 21 to 23, the Jura will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the vote that led to the founding of the canton.

National Council approves new torture goods law

The federal government's new Torture Bill has cleared its first hurdle: On Thursday, the National Council approved the decree presented by the Federal Council last September.

Researchers investigate the effects of geothermal probes on the subsurface

Swiss researchers are investigating the effect of borehole heat exchangers on the soil and groundwater.

City of Bern establishes first Alevi burial ground in Switzerland

Switzerland's first burial ground for the Alevi religious community is being built at Bern's Bremgarten cemetery.

Asking rents in Switzerland continue to rise in May

Asking rents for apartments in Switzerland rose again in May. The upward trend continued in almost all cantons.

Valiant aims to increase profitability in new strategy period

Valiant Bank is focusing on increasing profitability in the new 2025 to 2029 strategy period.

Survey on Swiss banks: high satisfaction with security

Customers of Swiss banks are generally satisfied with their financial institution.

Sad record: 1.5 percent of the entire world population displaced

More people worldwide are fleeing violence, war, conflict and persecution than ever before.

UNHCR: 1.5 percent of the world’s population displaced

More people around the world are fleeing war, conflict, violence and persecution than ever before: in May, 120 million people were displaced from their homes worldwide, as reported by the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR in Geneva on Thursday.

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