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New commitment credit for energy research clears first hurdle
May 28, 2024
With the approval of the Council of States, the CHF 106.8 million commitment credit for research into energy and climate issues cleared a first hurdle on Tuesday.
The 41st Belluard Bollwerk Festival celebrates the “rage for life”
May 28, 2024
The 41st edition of the Belluard Bollwerk festival in Fribourg focuses on combative artists under the motto "Lebenswut".
National Council sinks tonnage tax for maritime shipping
May 28, 2024
Switzerland will not tax shipping companies at a flat rate in future either. The introduction of the so-called tonnage tax is off the table.
Hupac records significant decline in transport volume
May 28, 2024
Combined transport provider Hupac recorded a significant decline in road consignments last year.
The ZKB Schiller Prize 2024 goes to the author Gianna Molinari
May 28, 2024
Zurich-based author Gianna Molinari has been awarded the ZKB Schiller Prize 2024 for her second novel "Hinter der Hecke die Welt".
Sport does not help memory in people at risk of Alzheimer’s disease
May 28, 2024
Sport does not improve the memory of people with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease.
Third Rhone correction “oversized” according to expert report
May 28, 2024
According to an expert report, the third Rhone correction was based on flood protection that was too high.
Council of States wants more money for forest adaptation to climate change
May 28, 2024
Between 2025 and 2028, the federal government is to make an additional one hundred million francs available for adapting forests to climate change.
Tourism can look forward to another record summer
May 28, 2024
Swiss tourism is looking forward to another record summer. According to the KOF Swiss Economic Institute, the Swiss tourism industry can expect relatively stable domestic demand and growing demand from long-distance markets.
National Council approves CHF 15 million for the Women’s European Football Championship
May 28, 2024
The National Council wants to support the 2025 Women's European Football Championship in Switzerland with up to CHF 15 million.
Incentive tax on volatile organic substances is abolished
May 28, 2024
The Federal Council must repeal the incentive tax on volatile organic compounds. After the National Council, the Council of States also voted in favor of the corresponding motion by its Committee for the Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy on Tuesday by 27 votes to 12 with 2 abstentions.
Prices for vacation apartments in the Alpine region rise again
May 28, 2024
Prices for vacation apartments in the Swiss Alps rose again in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year.
Council of Europe body sees progress in the fight against corruption
May 28, 2024
According to the international anti-corruption body Greco, Switzerland has made progress in the fight against corruption.
Violinist Anna Naomi Schultsz receives sponsorship prize of 35,000 francs
May 28, 2024
This year's Alexander Clavel Foundation Prize for the Promotion of Culture goes to violinist Anna Naomi Schultsz.
Council of States wants to continue to promote construction on noisy roads
May 28, 2024
The Council of States wants to continue to promote housing construction in areas with excessive noise pollution more strongly than the National Council.
Animated filmmaker Claude Barras receives the Locarno Kids Award 2024
May 28, 2024
The animated filmmaker Claude Barras is honored with the Locarno Kids Award la Mobiliare.
EFG still does not comment on Julius Baer rumors
May 28, 2024
Asset manager EFG International once again refrained from commenting on rumors of a possible merger with Julius Baer during its 4-month results on Tuesday.
Slight decrease in the proportion of overweight schoolchildren
May 28, 2024
According to a monitoring study, around one in six schoolchildren was overweight or obese in the 2022/23 school year.

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