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Nik Hartmann becomes the new “Happy Day” presenter
Nik Hartmann is to become the new presenter of the SRF Saturday evening show "Happy Day".
Researchers generate over 1000 degrees Celsius with solar energy
Zurich scientists have used solar radiation to generate temperatures of over 1000 degrees Celsius.
Dairy group Cremo again in deficit
The Fribourg-based dairy group Cremo once again closed the 2023 financial year with a deficit.
Motive for attacks on passers-by in Zofingen still unclear
The motive for the attack on passers-by in Zofingen remained unclear on Thursday.
Putin signals willingness to negotiate on Ukraine in Beijing
Moscow and Beijing now consider a political agreement to be a suitable option for resolving the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine.
ESC-Star Nemo tritt am Lakelive Festival auf
Nemo will be performing at this year's Lakelive Festival in Biel's Expo Park, as the organizers announced on Thursday.
China and Russia call for political agreement in Ukraine war
Moscow and Beijing now consider a political agreement to be a suitable option for resolving the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine.
Swiss Post’s art collection in dialog with museum collections
Swiss Post has been promoting art for a hundred years. It is now showing parts of its collection in selected Swiss museums.
No navigation on part of Lake Lugano due to high lake level
Navigation on southern Lake Lugano has been suspended since Thursday morning due to the rising water level.
Asylum applications from Afghan women continue to rise year-on-year
In April, the number of asylum applications rose by a good 38 percent compared to the previous year.
Federal Council ready for a survey on incest
The Federal Council wants to draw up a report on the subject of incest and how to combat these crimes.
SFA President: “It’s not about football, it’s about politics”
Fifa delegates will vote on Friday on a revision of the statutes that would allow the headquarters to move out of Zurich.
More dense construction in Switzerland
In recent years, more apartments have been built on already built-up areas in Switzerland than on vacant building plots.
Birr reserve power plant is not connected to the grid until the end of June
The Confederation's reserve power plant in Birr AG has not been connected to the electricity grid since mid-February.
Roche with first study success in obesity
Roche has scored a first important trial success in its fight against obesity. As data from an early clinical trial with the recently acquired candidate CT-388 show, the drug was very effective.
Occupation at the University of Neuchâtel interrupted
Pro-Palestinian students at the University of Neuchâtel interrupted the occupation of a building on Wednesday evening.
Public care for 114 francs per hour and private care for 83
In 2022, home care provided by a public organization cost CHF 114 per hour. Private providers charged 83 francs.
These items of business are among the focal points of the summer session
Numerous important dossiers await the National Council and the Council of States in the summer session.

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