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AI opportunities for companies still limited
June 7, 2024
Artificial intelligence can help companies to simplify their processes. However, the current version of the technology can often only perform trivial tasks, as practical experience shows.
Cyclist dies after collision with truck in Geneva
June 7, 2024
A 59-year-old cyclist was killed in a collision with a truck in Geneva on Friday morning.
Swiss travel agencies help affected customers after FTI insolvency
June 7, 2024
Following the bankruptcy of Europe's third-largest travel provider FTI Touristik GmbH, Swiss travel agencies are helping affected customers to enjoy their summer vacation after all.
Federal government pays 80 percent of security costs for Ukraine conference
June 7, 2024
The federal government is helping the canton of Nidwalden to cover the millions in security costs for the Ukraine conference.
Syngenta CEO at SEF 2024: Agriculture is extremely innovative
June 7, 2024
Syngenta CEO Jeff Rowe considers agriculture to be one of the most exciting industries in terms of innovation.
Objection to warmer cooling water from Beznau nuclear power plant
June 7, 2024
The two river-cooled Beznau nuclear power plants in the canton of Aargau should not be allowed to discharge warmer cooling water than before into the River Aare at high temperatures.
Switzerland arrests three people in strike against drug gang
June 7, 2024
The discovery of empty cocaine packaging and shredding equipment at an illegal landfill site in Antwerp (B) has put investigators on the trail of an Albanian drug trafficking ring.
No accident: HIV infection during unprotected consensual sex
June 7, 2024
HIV infection during unprotected consensual sex does not constitute an accident, even if the infected person was unaware of the other person's infection.
Lucerne police must delete recorded data on squatters
June 7, 2024
The Federal Supreme Court has ruled in the case of two squatters from Lucerne that their data recorded for identification purposes should be deleted.
Switzerland helps Ukraine with digitization with another 60 million
June 7, 2024
Switzerland is supporting war-ravaged Ukraine with a further CHF 58.7 million to digitize the public administration.
Federal Council does not want to support Swiss photovoltaic industry
June 7, 2024
The Federal Council is against industrial policy support measures in favor of the photovoltaic industry.
Aargau government opposes payment card for asylum seekers
June 7, 2024
Asylum seekers in the canton of Aargau should continue to receive cash and not a payment card.
56-year-old woman killed in an accident while hiking in the St. Gallen Rhine Valley
June 7, 2024
A 56-year-old woman fell several hundred meters and died during a hike on the Lienzer Spitz in the St.
VW passenger car boss wants cross-industry cooperation for electric turnaround
June 7, 2024
The e-car industry in Europe is currently in crisis. "We are currently experiencing a dip," said Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, at the Swiss Economic Forum (SEF) in Interlaken.
Analysis of emails from Berset’s head of communications unlawful
June 7, 2024
The evaluation of communications between the publishing house Ringier and the former head of communications of former Federal Councillor Alain Berset was unlawful.
Fees for Schengen visas rise
June 7, 2024
The fees for Schengen visas for short-term entry into Switzerland are rising. A visa for adults now costs 90 instead of 80 euros and one for six to twelve-year-old children 45 instead of the previous 40 euros.
Bad weather was the cause of plane crash in the canton of Uri
June 7, 2024
The Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (Sust) has determined the cause of the fatal plane crash at Gloggentürmli in the canton of Uri in 2021.
Bürgenstock: luxury resort with diplomatic ambitions
June 7, 2024
The Bürgenstock NW on Lake Lucerne was the scene of political negotiations even before the Ukraine conference, which begins in a week's time.

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