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State Secretary: G7 wants to phase out coal by 2035
April 29, 2024
The climate, energy and environment ministers of the leading Western industrialized nations (G7) have agreed to phase out coal by 2035 at their meeting in Italy, according to a participant.
German-speaking countries want to fight poverty and inequality
April 29, 2024
At the meeting of German-speaking social affairs and health ministers, Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider signed a declaration on the joint fight against poverty and social inequality.
Swiss wants to fly over Iran and to Beirut again
April 29, 2024
Swiss intends to use Iranian airspace again for its overflights from May 1. The Swiss airline will resume direct flights to the Lebanese capital Beirut twice a week from Saturday.
Gaza talks in Riyadh and Cairo: new attempt at a ceasefire
April 29, 2024
With top-level diplomacy in Riyadh and parallel talks in Cairo, mediators have launched a new attempt to negotiate a ceasefire in the Gaza war and avert a major Israeli offensive on the city of Rafah.
19 cantons close 2023 better than budgeted
April 29, 2024
All 26 cantons have submitted their financial statements for 2023. 19 of them closed better than budgeted.
Cantonal accounts down, but better than budgeted
April 29, 2024
The cantons' 2023 accounts close with an overall surplus of CHF 2.2 billion. More than half of this was in Geneva.
Switzerland Tourism gets a new logo after almost 30 years
April 29, 2024
After almost 30 years under the "Goldblume" banner, Switzerland Tourism presented a new logo in Geneva on Monday.
Commission in Iran revises controversial headscarf law
April 29, 2024
In Iran, a parliamentary commission has revised the controversial new headscarf law, taking the legislative process one step further.
Warnings of terror and lack of control at AI weapons conference
April 29, 2024
A conference on the international control of autonomous weapons has begun with warnings about the use of such systems by terrorists and war criminals.
More than 45,000 signatures in favor of federal funding for UNRWA
April 29, 2024
Two petitions signed by around 45,000 people are calling on the Federal Council and Parliament to secure funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees.
One in seven young people in Geneva suffers from suicidal thoughts
April 29, 2024
One in seven young people in Geneva has suicidal thoughts. This is according to a new study by Geneva University Hospital.
Servette fans attack security forces after game in Winterthur
April 29, 2024
Servette FC supporters did not just riot in the stadium after the Cup match in Winterthur ZH on Sunday evening.
Neuchâtel reports surplus of 1.7 million francs
April 29, 2024
The canton of Neunburg is in the black for the fourth time in a row. With total expenditure of CHF 2.
Expansion of the Swiss rail network delayed, according to the federal government
April 29, 2024
According to the Federal Office of Transport, the commissioning of all the infrastructure decided on for the expansion of the rail network in Switzerland will be delayed until the 2040s due to delays and additional costs.
New debt rules for EU states have been adopted
April 29, 2024
Public debt and budget deficits in the EU have been the subject of reform for years, and the plans have become more concrete in recent months.
Avian flu in cows surprises virologists
April 29, 2024
The bird flu virus is affecting more and more mammals worldwide. It has now reached cows in the USA and thus farm animals with which many people have contact.
SBB does not currently sell bike tickets for trips abroad
April 29, 2024
Due to the introduction of a new booking system, SBB is currently not selling tickets for taking bicycles on international journeys.
Animal welfare organizations want to gradually end animal testing
April 29, 2024
Animal welfare organizations submitted a petition against animal testing to the federal government on Monday.

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