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Cybersecurity conference in Lausanne with a varied program

The Insomni'hack cybersecurity conference will take place from April 22 to 26 at the Swisstech Convention Center in Lausanne VD.

25 years ago there was 8.16 meters of snow on the Säntis

25 years ago, there was more snow on the Säntis than ever before in Switzerland: in spring 1999, the snow piled up to 8.

Young people are more likely to convert to Islam

People who convert to Islam in Switzerland are often young and sometimes underage.

Switzerland supports new IMF instrument for poorer countries

At the spring meeting of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin signed a partnership agreement under which Switzerland will contribute around CHF 10 million to the "Global Partnership in Public Finance" (GPFP).

Patrouille des Glaciers only on a shorter route

This year, the Patrouille des glaciers (PdG) will only take place on the shorter route from Arolla VS to Verbier VS.

Visions du Réel awards Grand Prix to Nicole Vögele

For the third time in a row, the Visions du Réel film festival's top award has gone to a Swiss film.

Solution for microplastics awarded prize at Geneva inventors’ fair

The Grand Prix of the International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva goes to a biologist from Oman.

Hundreds take to the streets on climate strike day in Switzerland

Hundreds of activists took to the streets in five Swiss cities on Friday to protest against fossil fuel infrastructure and investments in climate-damaging products.

Berlin Theatertreffen: Many events already sold out

According to the organizers, ticket sales for the Berlin Theatertreffen started as planned on Friday.

Lavrov reaffirms Russian claim to Ukraine

In a radio interview, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed Moscow's claim to power over Ukraine, which has been at war for more than two years.

Cars jam up in front of the Gotthard tunnel in Göschenen

The cool weather is driving people north of the Alps southwards. The traffic jam in front of the north portal of the Gotthard road tunnel reached a length of ten kilometers at around 3.

Number of ATM robberies almost halved in 2023

The number of attacks on ATMs in Switzerland has almost halved within a year. According to figures from the Federal Police, there were 32 ATM attacks in 2023, as reported on the X portal on Friday.

Divers find body parts in the Rhine north of Basel

Divers have discovered parts of a body in the Rhine north of Basel in southern Germany.

Avian flu detected in milk: WHO recommends pasteurized milk

Following the discovery of the dangerous avian influenza A (H5N1) virus in dairy cows in the USA, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reiterated existing recommendations to consume pasteurized rather than raw dairy products.

Marbachegg ski lift running again after three snowless months

The Lucerne ski resort of Marbachegg is putting its ski lift back into operation for one day following the surprising snowfall on Sunday.

Lufthansa and Swiss temporarily suspend flights to Israel

Lufthansa and its subsidiaries Swiss and AUA suspended all flights to Israel on Friday due to the current situation.

Swiss filmmaker Ulrike Koch has died at the age of 73

The Swiss filmmaker and film critic Ulrike Koch is dead. The China expert died at the age of 73.

Mass-Voll launches campaign for “Stop compulsory vaccination” on Tiktok

"My body, my decision": supporters of the "Stop compulsory vaccination" initiative launched their "Yes" campaign on Friday with a Tiktok video.

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