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Unia trade union wants the free movement of persons to continue
December 7, 2024
At its delegates' meeting on Saturday, the Swiss trade union Unia spoke out in favor of the continuation of the free movement of persons with the European Union.
15 residents in Freiburg evacuated due to kitchen fire
December 7, 2024
The residents of an apartment building in Fribourg were temporarily evacuated on Saturday night due to a kitchen fire and heavy smoke.
35 percent women on boards of directors
December 7, 2024
Women are still outnumbered on the boards of directors of the 30 largest listed Swiss companies.
AfD candidate for chancellor: What makes Alice Weidel tick?
December 7, 2024
The CDU/CSU, Greens and SPD have already chosen their candidates for chancellor - the AfD is the last party to do so.
The best films in Europe will be honored in Lucerne on Saturday
December 7, 2024
The European Film Awards will be held in Switzerland for the first time this Saturday.
Italy: Around 150 people are stuck in mountain stations
December 6, 2024
In the Italian Alps, around 150 people are stuck at various mountain stations due to weather-related cable car failures.
Italian Alps: Around 150 people are stuck in mountain stations
December 6, 2024
In the Italian Alps, around 150 people are stuck at various mountain stations due to weather-related cable car failures.
Criminal investigation against the head of the Graubünden migration office
December 6, 2024
The Graubünden public prosecutor's office is conducting a criminal investigation into the head of the Graubünden Office for Migration and Civil Law for abuse of office.
Amherd sees relations with the EU as an anchor of stability
December 6, 2024
The President of the Swiss Confederation, Viola Amherd, spoke at the European Conference of the European Movement Switzerland on Friday.
UN Security Council adopts resolution tabled by Switzerland
December 6, 2024
The UN Security Council in New York unanimously adopted a resolution proposed by Switzerland and the USA on Friday.
Wiler auction house auctions off a five-franc coin for 30,000 francs
December 6, 2024
On Friday, the Rapp auction house in Wil SG auctioned off a Swiss five-franc coin from 1928 for 30,000 francs.
Switzerland hopes to reach agreement with Mercosur countries soon
December 6, 2024
Switzerland is aiming to conclude a free trade agreement with the South American economic alliance Mercosur in the near future.
Incorrect mountain flight tactics led to plane crash in Vaud
December 6, 2024
The crash of a small plane near Château d'Oex VD with two fatalities in summer 2019 is due to flight errors.
Social cohesion in Switzerland is viewed negatively
December 6, 2024
The Swiss population's assessment of the current cohesion of society is largely negative.
Musician Büne Huber receives the “Arosa Humor Filler”
December 6, 2024
The musician Büne Huber was awarded the "Arosa Humorfüller" on the opening evening of the 33rd Arosa Humorfestival.
Student Association of the University of Zurich leaves umbrella organization
December 6, 2024
The Student Association of the University of Zurich has decided to temporarily terminate its membership of the Association of Swiss Student Bodies.
First Media Forward Fund grants for “Tsüri” and “Reflekt”
December 6, 2024
For the first time, the transnational Media Forward Fund (MFF) has distributed funding for sustainable business models in quality journalism geared towards the common good.
Swiss Post delivered 7.5 million parcels around the discount days
December 6, 2024
The days around Black Friday and Cyber Monday brought Swiss Post a flood of parcels.

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