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Artists as window dressers at the Museum Tinguely Basel
December 3, 2024
Based on the biography of its resident artist, the Museum Tinguely is dedicating its special exhibition "Fresh Window" to the theme of art and shop windows.
Around a third less snow in the Alps in 100 years
December 3, 2024
A study coordinated by Eurac Research in Bolzano shows a drastic decline in snowfall in the Alps.
National Council gives the army more money and personnel less
December 3, 2024
Half a billion francs more for the army, but less funding for federal personnel than the Federal Council wanted: the National Council tackled the three-day budget debate on Tuesday and made its first important decisions.
National Council wants half a billion francs more for the army
December 3, 2024
Next year, the army will have CHF 530 million more at its disposal for armaments investments than initially planned.
Relaxation of wolf protection sends a bad signal
December 3, 2024
In the view of the environmental associations, the relaxation of wolf protection is technically untenable and sends a bad signal for species protection.
Council of States wants easing of restrictions on compensation for deforestation
December 3, 2024
The Council of States has decided that in more cases it should no longer be mandatory to replant uprooted trees elsewhere.
Council of States wants to strengthen protection against wolves
December 3, 2024
The Council of States wants to better protect herds from wolves. On Tuesday, it approved a committee motion calling for an examination of areas without wolves and simpler support for herd protection.
Logitech visualizes computer game sounds for the deaf
December 3, 2024
Logitech is making computer games more attractive for the deaf and hard of hearing: sounds such as footsteps or gunshots in the games are displayed as visual effects.
A2 exit near Hergswil NW is closed due to falling rocks
December 3, 2024
The Hergiswil exit of the A2 highway and the outer stretch in the direction of Lucerne were closed on Monday due to falling rocks.
Half of employees experience harassment at work
December 3, 2024
Sexual harassment in the workplace is widespread in Switzerland despite prevention measures.
Half of employees have experienced harassment at work
December 3, 2024
Despite prevention measures, sexual harassment in the workplace is a widespread problem in Switzerland.
National Council cuts CHF 70 million from federal staff
December 3, 2024
The National Council wants to cut spending on personnel across the entire Federal Administration by CHF 70 million.
Sentence of 13 years for murder and desecration of corpse confirmed
December 3, 2024
The Federal Supreme Court has confirmed the conviction of a 40-year-old man by the Zurich High Court for intentional homicide and disturbing the peace of the dead.
Former SFBC Director calls for higher capital requirements for UBS
December 3, 2024
The former Director of the Swiss Federal Banking Commission (SFBC), Daniel Zuberbühler, is calling for significantly higher capital requirements for UBS.
Council of States approves CHF 96 million for Ukraine reconstruction
December 3, 2024
The Council of States has agreed to a loan of CHF 96.11 million for the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Struggle for a balanced federal budget has begun
December 3, 2024
The National Council began its three-day debate on the 2025 federal budget on Tuesday.
Inflation up slightly in November
December 3, 2024
Annual inflation in Switzerland rose slightly in November. However, it remains at the lower end of the National Bank's (SNB) target range of 0% to 2% and suggests that further key interest rate cuts can be expected.
A quarter of Swiss people get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol
December 3, 2024
A quarter of Swiss people get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. Alcohol is the cause of almost 12 percent of accidents involving personal injury, according to the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention (BFU) on Tuesday.

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