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Boeing 777 causes flight delays for Swiss to the US West Coast

Delays at Zurich Airport fell slightly between January and mid-May compared to the same period last year.

German states allow self-determination law to pass

The controversial Self-Determination Act can come into force in Germany. The chamber of the 16 federal states, the Bundesrat, passed it on Friday and thus refrained from calling on the Mediation Committee.

New registrations of commercial vehicles pick up

In the first four months of 2024, significantly more new commercial vehicles were registered on the roads of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Richemont holds its own in difficult times

The jewelry and watch group Richemont performed well in a difficult market environment for luxury goods manufacturers.

World Health Organization warns of hospital germs

Bacteria that survive the use of antibiotics are spreading and claiming more and more lives.

Municipality demolishes first buildings in Schwanden GL

Following the devastating landslides in Schwanden GL at the end of August last year, 15 damaged buildings have to be demolished.

Federal Council signs state treaty with Austria in Widnau SG

Federal Councillor Albert Rösti (SVP) and the Austrian Federal Minister Norbert Totschnig (ÖVP) signed a state treaty for a flood protection project on the Alpine Rhine (Rhesi) in Widnau SG on Friday.

Cassis makes the case for Berset’s candidacy in Strasbourg

Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis spoke at the Council of Europe on Friday in support of Alain Berset's candidacy for the post of Secretary General.

Mayor of Frauenfeld to become new SGG President

Thurgau FDP politician Anders Stokholm is to become the new President of the Swiss Society for the Common Good (SGG).

SRG appoints a new Director General in around a week’s time

The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG will appoint the successor to Director General Gilles Marchand in around a week's time.

Almost half of native wild bees are endangered

45 percent of native wild bees are endangered. The reason for this is the lack of flowers to collect pollen and nectar as well as a lack of nesting sites.

Vincent O. Carter’s estate goes to the Swiss Literary Archives

To mark the 100th anniversary of Vincent O. Carter's birth, his partner Liselotte Haas and literary agent Katharina Altas are handing over his estate to the Swiss Literary Archives, as the parties involved announced on Friday.

Swiss industry with decline in production in the first quarter

Swiss industry looks back on a difficult first quarter of 2024. Production fell significantly in the first three months, and sales were also down.

Richemont grows modestly and loses margin

The jewelry and watch group Richemont closed the 2023/24 financial year, which ended in March, with an increase in sales.

Farewell hug: Xi and Putin end talks in Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's head of state and party leader Xi Jinping have ended their talks in China with a harmonious gesture.

Amendment to the statutes enables FIFA to leave Zurich

Football's world governing body Fifa has created the formal conditions for a theoretical departure from its headquarters in Zurich.

Paris plans airlift to New Caledonia – special unit deployed

After days of serious riots in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia, the situation has eased slightly with the declaration of a state of emergency.

More and more hate crimes are being reported to the Swiss LGBTIQ helpline

Last year, 305 cases of verbal abuse or attacks on lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex or queer people were reported to the Swiss LGBTIQ helpline.

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