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Father and son go to prison for human trafficking
May 2, 2024
A father and his son were sentenced to seven and three and a half years in prison respectively by the Geneva Criminal Court on Thursday for serious human trafficking.
Federal Council does not want payment cards for asylum seekers
May 2, 2024
The Federal Council considers payment cards for asylum seekers to be a poorly targeted idea.
Woman dies in accident at level crossing in Winterthur ZH
May 2, 2024
Early Thursday morning, a train hit a 41-year-old woman at a level crossing in Winterthur ZH, fatally injuring her.
Federal government records almost 10,000 incidents in commercial aviation
May 2, 2024
Last year, 24 percent more incidents in commercial aviation in Switzerland were reported to the Federal Office of Civil Aviation than in 2022.
Obergericht AG: Change of strategy with new defense counsel
May 2, 2024
In the murder trial before the Aargau High Court on Thursday, the accused's new defense lawyer demanded new expert reports.
Zelensky appeals to “peace-loving nations” ahead of conference
May 2, 2024
According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi, all states invited to the peace conference on the Bürgenstock have demonstrated their commitment to the UN Charter and international law.
“8 Days in August” is about relationships falling apart
May 2, 2024
Two friendly families are spending time by the sea and all is well. But then the fabric of everyone involved gets mixed up.
Traffic club campaigns against highway expansion and for a 30 km/h speed limit
May 2, 2024
The Swiss Transport Club is focusing its transport policy priorities this year on the referendum against the expansion of the highway network.
Switzerland invites 160 delegations to Ukraine peace summit
May 2, 2024
Switzerland has invited over 160 delegations to the Ukraine peace conference in mid-June on the Bürgenstock.
Zurich researchers have developed a suction cup for taking blood samples
May 2, 2024
Inspired by leeches, researchers in Zurich have developed a suction cup for blood collection.
Municipality of Davos bans free riders from the WEF
May 2, 2024
From 2025, free riders will no longer be allowed to present themselves during the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Switzerland generates more electricity from hydropower than in the previous year
May 2, 2024
More electricity is expected to be produced from hydropower in Switzerland due to newly commissioned power plants.
Sentiment in Swiss industry clouds over again
May 2, 2024
The mood in Swiss industry has deteriorated. After three months of growth, the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell again in April.
OECD raises GDP forecast for Switzerland
May 2, 2024
According to the OECD economic organization, the Swiss economy is likely to grow slightly faster in 2024 than previously assumed.
Reflecting on the end of ageing in art and science
May 2, 2024
With his scenic installation "The End of Aging", Michael Schindhelm explores questions about eternal life in the exhibition space of the Basel H.
Schaffhausen justice system transfers suspected IS supporter to prison
May 2, 2024
The Schaffhausen judiciary has released the two teenagers who allegedly planned explosives attacks in Switzerland from custody.
Retail sales fall in March
May 2, 2024
Swiss retailers generated less turnover in March 2024 than a year ago. Turnover fell both in nominal terms and taking inflation into account.
Services sales fall significantly again in February
May 2, 2024
Swiss service companies recorded a further significant decline in turnover in February.

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