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Federal costume festival announces itself in Zurich with maypole

In 45 days, the Federal Costume Festival will start in Zurich: the major cultural event has already been announced - on Tuesday, the organizing committee and the city inaugurated a 13-metre-high maypole.

Lonza sticks to targets despite weaker first quarter

Lonza got off to a somewhat slower start in 2024. However, the pharmaceutical contract manufacturer is confident that it will catch up with the leaders, especially as the important growth projects are also progressing according to plan.

Putin expected in Beijing on Thursday

After the start of his fifth term in office, Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to China for his first foreign visit.

A2 closed between Quinto and Faido due to vehicle fire

The A2 highway is closed in both directions between Quinto and Faido. According to the Ticino cantonal police, a truck is on fire.

Bitcoin Suisse will incur losses in 2023

Crypto financial services provider Bitcoin Suisse posted a loss of 13 million Swiss francs last year.

Climate change causes hay fever cases to explode in Switzerland

Climate change has led to a sharp rise in the number of people suffering from hay fever in Switzerland.

The oldest operating nuclear power plant in the world is being overhauled

Almost 500 additional specialists from all over the world are currently working on the overhaul of Unit 1 of the Beznau nuclear power plant on the River Aare in Döttingen AG.

Producer and import prices rise in April compared to the previous month

Price pressure for companies in Switzerland increased in April compared to the previous month.

New database on the dwindling biodiversity of Europe’s plants

A new database makes it possible for the first time to comprehensively evaluate the dwindling biodiversity of Europe's plant world.

Sonova suffers decline in sales and profit in 2023/24

As expected, Sonova achieved a lower result in the past financial year 2023/24. The shareholders of the Swiss hearing aid group are now to receive a slightly lower dividend.

Lonza maintains 2024 targets after first quarter

The pharmaceutical contract manufacturer Lonza has reported a slightly weaker start to 2024.

Violent protests against France in the overseas territory of New Caledonia

There have been violent protests by independence supporters in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia.

Record number of internally displaced persons worldwide

Wars and conflicts have driven the number of people fleeing their own country to a new record worldwide.

Pro-Palestinian protests at the University of Geneva – police intervene

The police intervened early this morning against pro-Palestinian students at the University of Geneva.

Ukraine defends itself against attack near Kharkiv – The night at a glance

Ukraine is attempting to repel a major new attack by Russian troops in the border region near the megacity of Kharkiv.

Two alleged online stalkers of Spiess-Hegglin in court

Two men, aged 49 and 79, have to answer to the Pfäffikon district court today, Tuesday.

Scholz dampens expectations for Ukraine peace conference

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has tempered expectations for the Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland in June.

David Garrett interprets Taylor Swift

Star violinist David Garrett is dedicating his new project to very fresh pop songs and hits from the past 25 years or so.

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