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Young US-American woman falls to her death while hiking in Valais

A 16-year-old American tourist died on Sunday during a hike in Valais. The teenager fell around 100 meters down an embankment.

Von der Leyen calls on social democrats and liberals to cooperate

Following the victory of her EPP party family in the European elections, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on social democrats and liberals to continue their informal cooperation.

173 municipalities have rezoned building land

Ten years after the partially revised Spatial Planning Act came into force, three quarters of the municipalities have adapted or are currently adapting their land use plans.

One in five posted workers violates Swiss rules

Around one in five checks carried out on workers posted to Switzerland revealed violations of local wage and working conditions.

Convicted Aargau SVP local politician runs for the Grand Council

Aargau SVP local politician Naveen Hofstetter, who has been convicted of speeding, will run for the cantonal parliament on the SVP list for the Zofingen district.

430 residents affected by the peace conference security concept

Around 430 local residents are affected by the security concept for the peace conference on the Bürgenstock NW.

Unknown persons blow up cash machine in Jegenstorf BE

An ATM was blown up in Jegenstorf in the canton of Bern on Monday night. An ATM belonging to Valiant Bank was blown up.

The end of the Capuchin monastery in Olten: Keys handed over to the canton

After 378 years, the end of the Capuchin monastery in the heart of the old town of Olten SO is sealed: In a ceremonial act, the canton of Solothurn, as the owner, has taken over the keys to the complex.

Switzerland sees Bürgenstock as a milestone on the way to a higher goal

Switzerland is ready for the Ukraine peace conference at Bürgenstock NW. It is trying to use the event to create momentum for a peace process.

Author Sybille Berg goes to Brussels for German satirical party

The German-Swiss author and columnist Sibylle Berg has been elected to the European Parliament for the German satirical party "Die Partei".

Thunderstorm exacerbates the flood situation on Lake Constance

On Sunday, a thunderstorm exacerbated the flooding situation on Lake Constance. In Thurgau, the fire department had to pump out several flooded cellars.

Accused in Basel murder trial does not want to remember exactly

The defendant in the trial for the alleged murder on the Lysbüchel site in Basel said in court on Monday that he apologized to the family of the deceased.

Army caused slightly less damage in 2023 than in the previous year

The Swiss Armed Forces caused less damage in 2023 than in the previous year. The claims center of the Department of Defense registered 6,174 claims, 565 fewer than in 2022.

Swiss paper industry with declining volumes and sales in 2023

2023 was a bad year for Swiss companies involved in paper, cardboard and film production.

According to Cassis, Switzerland would have nothing against a parallel conference

If countries such as Brazil and China were to organize their own form of conference for peace in Ukraine, Switzerland would have nothing against it.

Cassis: “The aim is for Russia to be present at the next conference”

For Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, it is unlikely that a Russian delegation will be invited to the Bürgenstock after all.

Cassis: “Hand over responsibility after conference, if desired”

According to Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, Switzerland is currently negotiating with other countries about its future role in the peace process.

Russia invitation would also have entailed risk, according to Cassis

Switzerland had to weigh up two risks when deciding whether to invite Russia to the Bürgenstock Conference.

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