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Opposition calls Scholz a “fearful chancellor” in Taurus debate
December 6, 2024
The German Christian Democrats have warned Chancellor Olaf Scholz against scaremongering in the debate about a Taurus delivery to Ukraine.
Start-ups on course for a record in 2024 thanks to the crypto sector
December 6, 2024
The Swiss startup sector is on course for record growth this year. According to the industry association Startups.
Bern Convention Committee investigates Swiss wolf policy
December 6, 2024
The Standing Committee of the Bern Convention in the Council of Europe has decided to initiate an investigation into Switzerland's wolf shooting policy.
“Smart but blonde”: Shirin David goes on tour in 2025
December 6, 2024
Rapper Shirin David ("Bauch Beine Po") is going on tour with her new album next year.
Federal Council wants stricter rules for handling perpetual chemicals
December 6, 2024
The Federal Council wants to tighten the rules on microplastics and so-called perpetual chemicals.
Drugstore chain Rossmann wants to expand strongly in Switzerland
December 6, 2024
Following the opening of its first store in Switzerland the previous day in Emmenbrücke LU, the German drugstore chain Rossmann wants to continue its strong expansion in this country.
Panic in hospital after bombings in North Gaza
December 6, 2024
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), heavy bombardments and an Israeli tank on the doorstep have caused panic at the Kamal Adwan hospital in the north of the Gaza Strip.
New indoor shooting range for 33.5 million francs in Valais
December 6, 2024
On Friday, the Valais cantonal police and the Swiss army inaugurated Switzerland's largest indoor firing range at the Sion weapons range.
FC Schaffhausen receives no tax money for its professional operations
December 6, 2024
The Schaffhausen City Council and the Government Council do not want to support the professional operations of FC Schaffhausen with taxpayers' money.
Parties spend more on September vote than announced
December 6, 2024
Parties and committees have spent more money than announced in the course of their campaigns for the national referendums on September 22.
Gold boom brings traders historic income
December 6, 2024
The soaring gold price is causing a boom among gold traders. The number of customers has skyrocketed as the price of gold has risen by over a third to a high of just under 2800 dollars per troy ounce (31.
Morerod defends election to head the Bishops’ Conference
December 6, 2024
Following critical media reports on his election as the new President of the Swiss Bishops' Conference, Charles Morerod has published a letter from Rome about himself.
Tourism accounts for a quarter of total traffic in Switzerland
December 6, 2024
More than half of the traffic in Switzerland is attributable to mobility for leisure and tourism.
Swiss cancels two flights due to storm winds over Amsterdam-Schiphol
December 6, 2024
Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport was hit by stormy winds on Thursday and Friday. As a result, Swiss had to cancel two flights, one each from Zurich and back, and the passengers were rebooked on other connections.
Federal Council welcomes private social security for the self-employed
December 6, 2024
Self-employed people in Switzerland are less financially protected against losses than employees of a company.
Swiss National Science Foundation has new co-leadership
December 6, 2024
The Swiss National Science Foundation is getting a new director. Katrin Milzow and Thomas Werder Schläpfer will succeed Angelika Kalt, who is retiring, from April 1, 2025.
Climbing World Championships 2023 in Bern with a deficit of 1.7 million francs
December 6, 2024
The Climbing World Championships in Bern in summer 2023 ended with a deficit of 1.
Agreement to enable pension payments to Ukraine
December 6, 2024
Ukrainian refugees who work in Switzerland should be able to receive AHV and IV pensions after returning to their country.

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