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Putin sworn in as president for the fifth time
Kremlin leader Putin has taken the oath of office for a further six years as president.
National Council committee makes no decision on army/Ukraine deal
The Finance Committee of the National Council wants to await the discussions in the Council of States on a proposed CHF 15 billion package for the army and Ukraine.
“Stop compulsory vaccination” committee launches referendum campaign
The initiative committee of the campaign "For freedom and physical integrity (stop compulsory vaccination initiative)" launched its referendum campaign in Bern on Tuesday.
UN: Israel’s military action could constitute a war crime
The humanitarian organizations of the United Nations have condemned Israel's advance in Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip.
Pension funds with good performance and higher coverage ratio
According to the Supervisory Board, Switzerland's pension funds achieved an average return of 5.
Cannes starts in one week with many highlights
For Kevin Costner, there is "no better place than Cannes" for his new project. The film festival offers this and other highlights.
Zurich researchers reconstruct the history of Chilean indigenous peoples
Using saliva samples and fossils, researchers at the University of Zurich have reconstructed the genetic history of Chile's largest indigenous ethnic group.
Bankomat in Basler Restaurant gesprengt
An unknown perpetrator blew up an ATM in Basel early Tuesday morning. No one was injured.
The hot phase in the fight against the Japanese beetle begins in Kloten ZH
Covering the football pitches in Kloten ZH began on Tuesday. This is one of the most important measures in the fight against the Japanese beetle.
Zurich court also remands Brian’s opponent in custody
The Zurich compulsory measures court has also ordered Brian Keller's opponent to be remanded in custody.
Switzerland is on course for a record number of new companies in 2024
Switzerland is in start-up fever. Between January and April, 18,048 new companies were entered in the commercial register, according to the Creditreform creditors' association.
Record number of “Youth and Sport” sports camps
Last year, more young people took part in the "Youth and Sport" courses and camps than in the last pre-pandemic year of 2019.
Volunteers have been counting breeding birds in Switzerland for 25 years
For 25 years, volunteers have been counting Switzerland's breeding birds every year for the Sempach Ornithological Institute in Lucerne.
UBS CEO: Capital reduction dependent on new capital requirements
UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti has once again spoken out against stricter capital requirements for the big bank.
Unemployment rate falls in April for seasonal reasons
The number of unemployed people in Switzerland fell slightly in April. However, the decline was again less pronounced than usual at this time of year.
Market: UBS shares jump after strong Q1 figures
UBS shares started trading on Tuesday with a jump. The major bank published its quarterly figures in pre-market trading and massively exceeded analysts' estimates.
Bern High Court rules on murder case in Bern-Bethlehem
A 58-year-old Brazilian man has been standing before the Bernese High Court since Tuesday morning.
Questions and answers on the “Stop compulsory vaccination” initiative
On June 9, the people and cantons will vote on the popular initiative "For freedom and physical integrity (Stop Compulsory Vaccination Initiative)" submitted by vaccination skeptics.

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