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Rising prices for single-family homes in April

Prices for single-family homes in Switzerland rose in April. According to the "Swiss Real Estate Offer Index" published on Tuesday by Immoscout24 and real estate consultancy IAZI, asking prices rose by 1.

One in ten samples from online stores with incorrect quantities

During checks of quantity information on products from online stores in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, non-compliant information was discovered in more than one in ten samples.

Higher demand for Fairtrade products

Demand for Fairtrade products increased in Switzerland last year. The financial situation of Fairtrade Max Havelaar also stabilized again after a loss in the previous year, according to a press release on Tuesday.

The starting order of the ESC semi-finals

The overview with the starting order for both semi-finals of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest.

Reading disability: Court decides on extra time for student

In a public hearing on Tuesday, the Federal Supreme Court will discuss whether a prospective student should have been granted extra time in the aptitude test for studying veterinary medicine due to her reading difficulties.

Bern High Court rules on rival murder

From Tuesday, the Bernese High Court will hear the case of a Brazilian man who was sentenced at first instance to over 18 years' imprisonment for the murder of a rival in 2022.

The Eurovision Song Contest begins in Malmö

The 68th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) starts in Malmö, Sweden. Croatian favorite Baby Lasagna will perform in the first semi-final on Tuesday evening.

Xi indirectly says no to China’s participation in Ukraine conference

Chinese President Xi Jinping has indirectly said that China will probably not take part in the Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland in mid-June.

Village centers are outside the peace conference exclusion zone

The peace conference on the Bürgenstock will only directly affect a few people in the neighborhood.

Scholz wants a clear message against the use of Russian nuclear weapons

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to continue to work internationally for unity among the powers against the Russian use of nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine.

UN: Expulsion from Rafah could be a war crime

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has described the Israeli call for the evacuation of people in Rafah in the Gaza Strip as "inhumane".

Cyclist found dead in Neuchâtel

A cyclist was found dead near the waterfront in the city of Neuchâtel on Sunday.

Commission postpones decision on UN Palestinian Relief and Works Agency

The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Council of States (FAC-S) has postponed its decision on Swiss contributions to the UN Palestinian Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).

Vandal destroys 150-year-old tree in the rose garden in Bern

The city of Bern has to cut down a 150-year-old tree in the rose garden after an act of vandalism.

Bern riding school criticized after violence on the Schützenmatte

Following the riots in Bern, in which eleven police officers were injured, the Reitschule has once again come under fire.

Victims of the fire in Vionnaz VS identified

A 23-year-old French national died in the fire at the business premises in Vionnaz VS last Wednesday.

Ski tourer dies after avalanche near Pontresina GR

A German ski tourer was swept away and buried by an avalanche in the Diavolezza area near Pontresina GR on Sunday.

Bernese security director takes the city to task

Following the riots on the Schützenmatte in Bern, cantonal security director Philippe Müller (FDP) is calling on the city to take action.

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