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Demand for Swiss Christmas trees continues to rise
December 4, 2024
The Christmas season is just around the corner and many Swiss living rooms cannot do without a Christmas tree.
Canton Valais and WWF file lawsuit after fish die-off
December 4, 2024
The canton of Valais and the WWF have filed a lawsuit following the incorrect emptying of the Lac des Toules reservoir in Lower Valais last March.
Council of States approves bill on childcare allowance
December 4, 2024
The Council of States is in principle in favor of introducing a childcare allowance to help parents with daycare costs.
National Council cuts funds in the budget after closing asylum centers
December 4, 2024
The National Council wants to make CHF 428 million available for the operation of federal asylum centers in the coming year.
Economiesuisse expects economic growth to remain subdued
December 4, 2024
There is no acceleration in sight for the Swiss economy. In view of weak demand and the threat of trade disputes, Economiesuisse expects only modest growth in the Swiss economy.
OECD raises growth forecast for Swiss economy slightly
December 4, 2024
According to the OECD economic organization, the Swiss economy is growing slightly faster than previously expected.
Jungwacht Whitsun camp in Wettingen AG with over 10,000 people
December 4, 2024
Jungwacht Blauring (Jubla) will be holding a national Whitsun camp in Wettingen AG in June 2025.
The National Council cuts funding for Swiss aid abroad
December 4, 2024
Switzerland is to have less money available for aid abroad in 2025. The National Council has cut the budget for international cooperation by CHF 250 million in favor of the army, against the opposition of the SP, Greens, GLP and EVP.
“Eternal chemical” occurs in groundwater across the board
December 4, 2024
Trifluoroacetic acid is found in groundwater throughout Switzerland. According to a pilot study, the Central Plateau, which is characterized by arable farming, is particularly affected by this pollution.
With the spray can against the disregard of living environments
December 4, 2024
Award-winning and prosecuted in equal measure - this supposed contradiction stands for the work and life of Harald Naegeli.
UN emergency aid office expects 305 million people in need next year
December 4, 2024
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates that around 305 million people will be in need in 2025.
German government calls for cessation of hostilities in Syria
December 3, 2024
Switzerland has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in view of the escalation of violence in Syria.
Iran threatens to withdraw from nuclear non-proliferation treaty
December 3, 2024
In the event of the reintroduction of strict UN sanctions, Iran's government sees withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty as a possible reaction.
Brienz BE wants to banish Milibach from the village after mudslide
December 3, 2024
The Milibach in Brienz BE is to be moved out of the village. This is the proposal of the project team that presented the protection concept for the municipality in the Bernese Oberland on Tuesday evening.
76-year-old pedestrian falls in front of streetcar in Geneva and dies
December 3, 2024
A 76-year-old pedestrian fell so badly while crossing a street in Geneva on Monday evening that she was hit by a streetcar.
Koyo Kouoh to curate the 2026 Venice Art Biennale
December 3, 2024
She lives and works alternately in Cape Town, Dakar and Basel - and will be coming to Venice in just under two years' time.
Valais newspaper “Le Nouvelliste” under new management
December 3, 2024
The Lower Valais daily newspaper "Le Nouvelliste" has a new boss. Sébastien Rey will take on this role from January 1 in parallel with his position as director of the local radio station Rhône FM.
Farmers’ movement emphasizes demands with protest in Bern
December 3, 2024
At a rally in Liebefeld, Bern, on Tuesday, the farmers' movement demanded that politicians and the administration listen more.

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