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Swiss corporations are working with start-ups on new processes
December 4, 2024
Well-known Swiss companies are relying on start-ups to improve their processes. After an eleven-week kick-start program in Zurich, they have concluded over 30 deals with young companies.
Car market continues to decline in November
December 4, 2024
Sales figures in the Swiss car market fell for the seventh month in a row in November.
Bern Grand Council approves tax cut
December 4, 2024
As part of the budget debate on Wednesday, the Bernese cantonal parliament decided to reduce taxes for natural persons by 0.
Swiss platform “usethenews” for news expertise launches
December 4, 2024
Switzerland now has an internet platform for dealing competently with news. It went online on Wednesday with the address usethenews.
Ausserrhoden population celebrates Andrea Caroni
December 4, 2024
Andrea Caroni (FDP), President of the Council of States, emphasized the importance of Swiss institutions at the election ceremony in Herisau on Wednesday.
Aargau celebrates National Council President Maja Riniker
December 4, 2024
The newly elected President of the National Council, Maja Riniker (FDP), was given a festive welcome in the canton of Aargau on Wednesday.
Argentinian President Javier Milei comes to Switzerland again
December 4, 2024
The ultra-liberal Argentinian President Javier Milei is coming to Switzerland again.
Bernese schools want to raise one million for mine clearance vehicle
December 4, 2024
The primary and secondary schools of the Bernese Jura and French-speaking Biel have launched a major project together with the Digger Foundation in Tavannes BE: they want to finance a mine-clearing machine for Ukraine.
Scholz warns of standstill until German federal elections
December 4, 2024
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has warned the Bundestag against a political standstill until the new parliamentary elections on February 23.
Launch of two European satellites in India postponed
December 4, 2024
The planned launch of two satellites by the European Space Agency (Esa) in India has been postponed by one day due to technical problems.
National Council wants to save on foreign aid due to army retrofitting
December 4, 2024
The budget debate in the National Council went off without any surprises in the first two days.
First-instance guilty verdict for hammer attack in Basel confirmed
December 4, 2024
On Wednesday, the Basel Court of Appeal confirmed the guilty verdict of attempted intentional homicide for the hammer attack on French central bank governor François Villeroy de Galhau in Basel in June 2022.
Company behind ChatGPT opens office in Zurich
December 4, 2024
The company that developed ChatGPT is opening an office in Zurich. OpenAI wants to further expand its presence in Europe.
Economiesuisse Chief Economist: We do not expect an escalation of tariffs
December 4, 2024
Economiesuisse expects only modest growth of 1.4 percent in the Swiss economy next year.
National Council does not want to save on direct payments to farmers
December 4, 2024
The National Council does not want to cut direct payments for farmers. It made this decision when discussing the 2025 federal budget.
Full moon disturbs the observation of shooting stars in December
December 4, 2024
With the Advent season comes the starry season: from the end of the week, the annual Geminid meteor shower can be observed.
Researchers discover side effects of using gene scissors
December 4, 2024
Researchers at ETH Zurich have identified side effects from the use of compact gene scissors.
Christmas tree prices remain largely stable
December 4, 2024
Prices for Swiss Christmas trees are likely to remain stable this year, Philipp Gut, Managing Director of the industry association IG Suisse Christbaum, told the news agency AWP.

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