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Institutional elements are a prerequisite for the EU
In future, Switzerland and the European Union (EU) will be able to settle their differences in court.
Gambling bans work against over-indebtedness and addiction, according to study
Gambling bans in casinos are effective in combating gambling addiction and excessive debt.
Two young children fall victim to physical violence in 2023
In 2023, one one-year-old and one three-year-old child died as a result of physical abuse.
Wisekey expands cooperation with the Swiss Armed Forces
The cyber security company Wisekey is expanding its cooperation with the Swiss Armed Forces in the field of space travel.
Jens Alder intends to relinquish his chairmanship of Swiss Steel in the course of the year
The ailing steelmaker Swiss Steel has announced the nominations for the election of the Board of Directors at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
Südostbahn increases passenger numbers again
Schweizerische Südostbahn (SOB) once again transported more passengers last year.
Swiss spend 2.17 billion francs on sporting goods
The Swiss spent 2.17 billion Swiss francs on sporting goods last year. This was 1.
Kiev works on security agreement with USA – The night at a glance
Ukraine and the USA want to move even closer together with a bilateral security agreement, according to Kiev.
Gaza war: New talks in Saudi Arabia – The night at a glance
At a meeting of several foreign ministers from Western and Arab states in Riyadh this Monday, efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza war and the release of hostages held by Hamas are to be discussed.
ICRC Director: Will not replace UNRWA
The International Committee of the Red Cross will not replace the UN Palestinian Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).
Beat Züsli (SP) remains mayor of Lucerne
Social Democrat Beat Züsli was elected by voters on Sunday for a third term as Mayor of Lucerne.
Landsgemeinde adopts totally revised cantonal constitution
The voters of Innerrhoden approved the completely revised cantonal constitution at the cantonal assembly in Appenzell on Sunday.
Another long traffic jam in front of the Gotthard road tunnel
The heavy southbound traffic continued on Sunday. In the afternoon, a traffic jam 16 kilometers long formed in front of the north portal of the Gotthard road tunnel in Göschenen UR.
Crowd at exhibitions on Caspar David Friedrich in the anniversary year
The run on Caspar David Friedrich continues unabated - and in several places in Germany at the same time.
Innerrhoden Landsgemeinde adopts totally revised constitution
The voters of Innerrhoden approved the completely revised constitution at the cantonal assembly in Appenzell on Sunday.
Swiss Youth Hostels record number of overnight stays in 2023
Swiss Youth Hostels recorded a record number of overnight stays in 2023. 807,196 overnight stays were booked in the previous year, as announced by the Swiss Youth Hostels association at the 100th anniversary event of the Swiss Youth Hostels on Sunday.
Innerrhoden Landsgemeinde confirms current government
The voters of Innerrhoden re-elected all current members of the government at the Landsgemeinde in Appenzell on Sunday.
Stigmatization of HIV sufferers is widespread in Switzerland
Four decades after the discovery of HIV, prejudices and misconceptions about the disease are still widespread.

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