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“Traffic light off” is the “word of the year” in Germany
December 6, 2024
"Ampel-Aus" has been named "Word of the Year" 2024 in Germany. This was announced by the Society for the German Language (GfdS) in Wiesbaden in light of the spectacular collapse of the coalition between the SPD, Greens and FDP.
Body recovered from the Aare in Bern
December 6, 2024
Emergency services from the Bern cantonal police rescued a lifeless person from the River Aare in the Engehalde area of the city of Bern on Tuesday evening.
Complaint about lack of environmental assessment at Leibstadt nuclear power plant
December 6, 2024
Residents living near the Leibstadt nuclear power plant have lodged a complaint against the Swiss Federal Office of Energy with the Federal Administrative Court.
ETH triples fees for foreign students
December 6, 2024
Foreign students at ETH will have to pay higher semester fees in future. The university announced on Friday that the fees will be tripled for the fall semester 2025.
Holcim wants to additionally list North America spin-off on SIX
December 6, 2024
Holcim is making progress with the planned spin-off of its North American business and has announced further details.
Swiss receives five more Airbus A350-900 long-haul aircraft
December 5, 2024
The airline Swiss is buying five more Airbus A350-900 long-haul aircraft, in addition to the five A350s ordered around two years ago, the airline announced on Thursday evening.
Body found after fire in Nidfurn GL
December 5, 2024
A house caught fire in Nidfurn in the canton of Glarus on Thursday night. The only occupant of the house was still missing in the evening.
50-year-old dies as a result of an accident while gardening
December 5, 2024
A 50-year-old Italian man has died as a result of a tree-cutting accident in the Lugano region.
Hawk smashes through helicopter window and injures pilot
December 5, 2024
A hawk has slightly injured a helicopter pilot's head in a collision. The bird of prey, weighing around 800 grams, smashed through the windshield of the flying helicopter.
Axpo wants to keep Switzerland’s oldest nuclear power plant running until 2033
December 5, 2024
Switzerland will benefit from electricity from nuclear power for longer than expected.
Investigation into subsidy fraud after KaDeWe bankruptcy
December 5, 2024
The Berlin public prosecutor's office is investigating subsidy fraud in connection with the insolvency of the Berlin luxury department store KaDeWe.
Parliament wants to equip transport police with Tasers
December 5, 2024
In future, transport police officers will be allowed to use stun guns in Switzerland.
Germany: Scholz’s SPD catches up in the polls
December 5, 2024
The gap between the Christian Democrats and Social Democrats has narrowed significantly in Germany a good two months before the general election, according to a survey.
Federal prosecutor files charges for explosives offenses
December 5, 2024
The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland has filed charges against five men with the Federal Criminal Court for explosives offenses.
Abolition of the Swiss VOC incentive tax is now only being examined
December 5, 2024
The Swiss parliament has refrained from demanding that the Federal Council abolish the incentive tax on volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
National Council begins debate on funds for foreign aid
December 5, 2024
The National Council has approved the International Cooperation Strategy (IC) against the wishes of the SVP parliamentary group.
Unemployment rises slightly in Switzerland due to seasonal factors
December 5, 2024
Unemployment figures in Switzerland rose slightly in November. This is primarily due to seasonal factors.
Parliament releases 16.4 billion for Swiss rail operations
December 5, 2024
The federal government can spend CHF 16.4 billion on the operation and maintenance of railroad facilities in Switzerland between 2025 and 2028.

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