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UN Human Rights Office: Possible war crimes in hostage rescue

The UN Human Rights Office has spoken of possible war crimes in connection with the Israeli hostage rescue in the Gaza Strip due to the high number of victims on the Palestinian side.

Public transport and rail freight transport are “very safe”

Despite the freight train derailment in the Gotthard Base Tunnel in August, the Federal Office of Transport attests to the high level of safety of rail freight transport in 2023.

Parliament wants transfer-free rail connections Glarus-Zurich

The people of Glarus should also be able to travel from Glarus to Rapperswil SG and Zurich by train without changing trains in the future.

Parliament wants to secure Switzerland’s connection to the European network

If the negotiations for an electricity agreement between the European Union and Switzerland fail, Switzerland should still be integrated into the European electricity grid.

Parliament wants swift action against invasive pests

Parliament wants to step up the fight against invasive pests such as the Asian hornet and the cherry vinegar fly.

Prix Fems 2024 goes to Apnavi Makanji from Geneva

The Prix Fems 2024, endowed with 100,000 francs, goes to the artist Apnavi Makanji in Geneva.

Easyjet to offer five new routes from Switzerland from the winter

Easyjet is offering five new routes from Switzerland from the winter. Specifically, there will be flights to Manchester, Bordeaux, London Luton, Tromsø and the Leeds/Bradford region, as the low-cost airline announced in a communiqué on Tuesday.

National Council calls for new instruments to strengthen relocation

The transfer of freight traffic on the north-south axis from road to rail should be speeded up.

Swiss fitness industry back above pre-corona level

Whether on the treadmill, in a Zumba class or on the weight bench: people in Switzerland spend a lot of time in fitness centers.

Film producer Stacey Sher receives Raimondo Rezzonico Award

Film producer Stacey Sher is considered a central figure in American independent film.

UBS completes merger of legal entities in the USA

As previously announced, the major bank UBS has completed the transition to a single intermediate holding company in the USA.

First week of life is crucial for sense of smell and touch

The first week after birth is crucial for the development of the sense of smell and touch.

Over 70 percent of the victims knew the alleged perpetrators

Across Switzerland, victim support centers provided a total of 49,055 consultations in 2023.

Zug will have to pay the most into the financial equalization scheme in 2025

The canton of Zug will have to contribute more to financial equalization next year than in the current year.

Film composer Howard Shore receives Career Achievement Award

Howard Shore composed the music for "Lord of the Rings", for example. The Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) is now honoring him with the Career Achievement Award for his life's work.

Summary of the Confederation now available in three official languages

Summaries of reports by the Federal Council and the Federal Administration will now be published in the three official languages German, French and Italian.

National Council wants to improve help for victims of coercive measures

The National Council wants to improve assistance for victims of compulsory welfare measures and out-of-home placements.

Significantly more company bankruptcies at the end of May

The number of company bankruptcies in Switzerland increased significantly in the first five months of the year compared to the same period last year.

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