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Significantly more protected architectural monuments
December 23, 2024
The number of protected historical monuments and archaeological sites in Switzerland has increased significantly in recent years.
Police dog finds sleeping man after hit-and-run in Valais
December 23, 2024
A police dog saved the life of a fugitive in the Sembrancher VS region on the night of December 13-14.
Swiss economic outlook index falls to annual low
December 23, 2024
According to financial analysts and economists, the outlook for the Swiss economy deteriorated further in December.
How Swiss films performed worldwide in 2024
December 23, 2024
"Davos 1917" was the most expensive Swiss series to date and many Swiss co-productions attracted more than 100,000 people to the cinemas.
What the Berlinale 2025 will bring
December 23, 2024
Tricia Tuttle is directing the Berlinale for the first time in February. Time to ask questions.
Snowfall again caused problems for buses in the city of Berne
December 23, 2024
Due to the snowfall, there were interruptions and delays on the Bernmobil public transport network on Monday morning.
Significant increase in accidents among older skiers according to Suva
December 23, 2024
People over the age of 40 account for more than half of all injuries on Swiss ski slopes.
Switzerland in the UN Security Council between success and the reality of power
December 23, 2024
Switzerland's two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in New York comes to an end at the end of December.
Snowfall leads to traffic restrictions throughout Switzerland
December 23, 2024
The snowfall on Monday morning led to restrictions in road and rail traffic throughout Switzerland.
Rottweiler club wants to file an appeal against Zurich ban
December 23, 2024
The Swiss Rottweiler Dog Club SRC will not accept the ban on Rottweilers in the canton of Zurich from January 1, 2025.
100-year-old bathing hut burnt down in Rorschach SG
December 23, 2024
In Rorschach SG, a hundred-year-old bathing hut on the Swiss shore of Lake Constance burned down early Monday morning.
Callista Gingrich becomes US ambassador to Switzerland
December 23, 2024
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Callista Gingrich as the new US ambassador to Switzerland on his own social media platform "Truth Social".
Trump appoints Callista Gingrich as ambassador to Switzerland
December 23, 2024
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Callista L. Gingrich as the United States Ambassador to Switzerland.
Lots of fresh snow affects road traffic in the Alps
December 22, 2024
Heavy snowfall caused disruption to road traffic in the Swiss Alps from Sunday morning.
Parties agree on fairness agreement for Bundestag elections
December 22, 2024
Almost all parties represented in the German Bundestag have agreed on a fairness agreement for the Bundestag elections.
Gotthard highway temporarily closed again for snow clearance
December 22, 2024
On Sunday afternoon, the cantonal police of Uri directed southbound vehicles off the Gotthard highway in Silenen UR.
Swiss sculptor Kurt Laurenz Metzler dies
December 22, 2024
The Swiss artist Kurt Laurenz Metzler, known for his colorful sculptures made of fiberglass and polyester, is dead.
Man dies in house fire in Breil/Brigels GR
December 22, 2024
A man died in a house fire in Breil/Brigels GR on Sunday night. Two other residents had to be taken to hospital with suspected smoke inhalation.

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