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Swiss GDP grew by 0.2% in the 1st quarter according to initial estimate

The Swiss economy grew slightly at the start of 2024. Growth in the service sector contrasted with weak development in industry.

Friendship without borders? Putin visits China

In a symbolic move, Russian President Vladimir Putin's first trip abroad after his inauguration is to China.

City of Zurich not yet aware of possible Fifa move

Football's world governing body, FIFA, will vote in Bangkok on Friday on whether Zurich should remain the headquarters in its statutes.

Fatal fire in Pfaffnau LU probably had an electrical cause

The cause of the house fire that claimed two lives in Pfaffnau LU in March is now known.

Number of people in employment rises by 1.4 percent in the first quarter

The Swiss labor market continues to develop strongly. The number of people in employment rose by 1.

Significantly more company bankruptcies in April

The number of company bankruptcies in Switzerland increased significantly in the first four months of the year compared to the same period last year.

Asking rents in Switzerland continue to rise in April

Asking rents for apartments in Switzerland rose again in April. A breakdown by canton and selected cities shows the same upward trend everywhere, with the exception of the canton of Nidwalden and the city of Lugano.

Weko reaches agreement with Mastercard on lower debit card fees

The Weko and Mastercard have agreed on lower fees for transactions in stores in Switzerland.

Private developers step on the brakes

A quiet exodus is taking place in Switzerland. More and more private developers are moving away from residential construction.

Zurich Group remains on course for growth in the claims business

The Zurich Insurance Group has started the 2024 financial year with growth. Tariff increases were once again the driver.

Selenskyj: Situation near Kharkiv partially stabilized – night at a glance

According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyi, the situation in the Kharkiv region in eastern Ukraine, which has been massively attacked by Russian troops, has partially stabilized.

Amherd condemns assassination attempt on Slovakian head of government Fico

President Viola Amherd has expressed her "deep shock" at the assassination attempt on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico on Wednesday.

Federal President shocked after attack on Prime Minister Fico

The President of the Swiss Confederation was deeply shocked by the attack on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Amherd and Scholz hope to take first steps towards peace

Swiss President Viola Amherd and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hope that the peace conference on the Bürgenstock in June will be the first step towards peace.

Chancellor Scholz: Attack on Fico is “intolerable”

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has condemned the shots fired at Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico as "intolerable".

Switzerland-wide exhibition project on the disappearance of glaciers

The exhibition in Lucerne's Glacier Garden is part of the nationwide exhibition project "Look how the glacier is disappearing".

The Lucerne Glacier Garden shows art on the current ice melt

The site of the Lucerne Glacier Garden was formed by a major ice melt 18,000 years ago.

Major deployment of the Aargau cantonal police in Zofingen AG

A major operation by the Aargau cantonal police began at the swimming pool in Zofingen AG later on Wednesday afternoon.

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