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UBS boss Ermotti sees major progress in CS integration
UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti already sees "a lot of progress" in the integration of Credit Suisse into UBS.
490 million francs for innovation promotion
The innovation promotion agency Innosuisse awarded a good CHF 490 million in 2023.
UBS Chairman concerned about discussions on capital requirements
UBS Chairman Colm Kelleher has once again spoken out against additional capital requirements for the big bank.
Exhibition places controversial Bernese mural in context
The Historisches Museum Bern is placing a mural at the center of the exhibition "Widerstände.
Federal Council wants to increase security in asylum centers with new rules
Following security incidents in federal asylum centers, the Federal Council wants to regulate more clearly who may apply disciplinary measures and on what basis.
Two members of the Solothurn government stand down for re-election
Two of the five seats on the Solothurn cantonal government council will become vacant.
Confidence in the Swiss economy continues to rise
Financial analysts' confidence in the Swiss economy continues to grow. Following the SNB's surprising interest rate cut in March, participants in a survey now expect monetary policy to be significantly more expansive than in January.
Zurich manuscript by Richard Wagner is back at its place of origin
A handwritten manuscript by composer Richard Wagner that was written in Zurich has returned to its place of origin after more than 170 years.
Swisscom expands insurance sales
Swisscom is expanding its range of insurance products: In addition to the existing insurance policies for devices and cyber security, the telecommunications group also intends to sell leisure insurance, household contents and personal liability insurance or rental deposit insurance in future.
Canton of Fribourg votes on the future of its hospital
The people of Fribourg will vote on the future of their cantonal hospital on June 9.
President Viola Amherd: “Aargau also has great joy”
The Federal Council arrived in Aarau by train from Bern on Wednesday - and is holding its meeting in a room in the cantonal parliament building.
Railroad interruption in Zurich due to catenary fault
A catenary fault between Zurich Hardbrücke and Zurich Oerlikon led to the interruption of rail traffic on the line on Wednesday morning.
Heavy fighting again in northern Gaza – Overview of the night
Israel's armed forces have once again engaged in heavy fighting in the north of the Gaza Strip, where they had largely disbanded the combat units of the Islamist Hamas.
SBB boss is concerned about the priority of Swiss rail traffic
In an interview, SBB CEO Vincent Ducrot has expressed concerns about the negotiations with the European Union.
USA to start construction of Gaza port for humanitarian aid soon
The construction of a temporary port announced by the USA to deliver aid to the embattled Gaza Strip will soon begin, according to the Pentagon.
Bernese SVP votes in favor of the energy decree
The Bernese SVP has voted in favor of the energy decree, thereby opposing the national party.
Lower Valais SVP supports initiatives on healthcare costs
The SVP section in French-speaking Valais is taking a stand against its national parent party on the issue of healthcare costs: unlike the SVP Switzerland, the people of Lower Valais support both the cost brake initiative and the premium relief initiative.
Solothurn cantonal councillor Brigit Wyss no longer running for office
Solothurn cantonal councillor Brigit Wyss (Greens) will not be standing for re-election in the March 2025 elections.

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