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Council of States wants to retain indirect federal press subsidies
December 5, 2024
Like the National Council, the Council of States also wants to maintain indirect press subsidies from the federal government.
Author Donna Leon does not let Brunetti die
December 5, 2024
Bestselling author Donna Leon, who lives in Switzerland, is not thinking of stopping.
Unemployment rate rises slightly to 2.6 percent in November
December 5, 2024
The number of unemployed people in Switzerland and the corresponding rate rose slightly in November, mainly due to seasonal factors.
Unemployment rate rises slightly in November
December 5, 2024
The unemployment rate in Switzerland rose slightly in November. It stood at 2.6 percent after 2.
Axpo will generate significantly lower revenue and profit in 2023/24
December 5, 2024
The calming of the energy markets has also been reflected in the results of the Axpo energy group.
Swiss keep Christmas gift budget constant
December 5, 2024
Swiss consumers intend to spend an average of CHF 282 on Christmas gifts this year.
Prices for condominiums under slight pressure in November
December 5, 2024
Prices for residential property in Switzerland developed differently in November depending on the property type.
Axpo wants to keep Beznau nuclear power plant running until 2033
December 5, 2024
The Swiss nuclear power plants Beznau 1 and Beznau 2 are expected to continue producing electricity for another eight to nine years.
Failed government: Paris in economic trouble
December 5, 2024
The political crisis in France could hardly have come at a more inopportune moment.
Council of States decides on indirect press funding
December 5, 2024
On Thursday, the Council of States will discuss whether the federal government should maintain the so-called indirect press subsidy.
Stephan Eicher with orchestra opens Zermatt Unplugged
December 5, 2024
Stephan Eicher will open the Zermatt Unplugged festival in April together with the Swiss Orchestra, as the organizers announced on Wednesday.
Launch of Europe’s Vega C rocket possible on Thursday evening
December 5, 2024
Despite short-term technical problems, the European Vega C rocket could fly into space again for the first time on Thursday evening.
Bishop Morerod becomes new President of the Bishops’ Conference
December 4, 2024
The Swiss Bishops' Conference (SBC) elected Bishop Charles Morerod as its new President on Wednesday.
Europe’s most advanced weather satellite put into operation
December 4, 2024
The European Meteorological Satellite Agency (Eumetsat) put the first third-generation Meteosat satellite into operation on Wednesday.
Man allegedly kills wife in Renens VD
December 4, 2024
A 61-year-old woman was found dead by the police in Renens VD on Tuesday morning.
Court sentences Lucerne man to around nine years in prison with custody
December 4, 2024
On Wednesday evening, the Lucerne Criminal Court sentenced a 74-year-old Swiss man to 8 years and 11 months imprisonment.
Swiss churches launch healthcare coordination office
December 4, 2024
The Swiss churches are launching a national ecumenical coordination office for pastoral care in the healthcare sector.
Canton of Bern cuts taxes and saves on investments
December 4, 2024
As part of the budget debate on Wednesday, the Bernese cantonal parliament decided to reduce taxes for natural persons by 0.

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