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Swiss greenhouse gas emissions fall due to warm winter

Switzerland emitted 41.6 million tons of CO2 equivalents in 2022. This is 3.5 million tons less than in 2021.

IOM: 20,000 new displaced persons in Sudan every day

According to a UN report, around 20,000 people are newly displaced every day in Sudan one year after the start of the civil war.

Unicef ambassador Taubman with new video about children at war

Children at war is the subject of a new video by British-Swiss actor Anatole Taubman.

Switzerland needs a monitoring authority for state aid

The EU tries to make competition between companies in its internal market as economically liberal as possible.

Environmental associations see Electricity Act as a milestone for climate protection

According to environmental organizations, the planned amendment to the Electricity Act is the decisive element for advancing climate protection.

Appenzell voters decide on wolf measures

Appenzell farm animals are to be better protected from wolves and wild animals in three areas are to be given more peace and quiet: On April 28, the voters of Appenzell Innerrhoden will decide on these proposals.

Oligarch task force, ban on extremist symbols and initiatives

Switzerland's participation in the repo task force in connection with sanctions against Russia, a ban on extremist symbols and dozens of motions: these are the topics of the three-day special session of the National Council.

Left and Greens lose seats in the Ticino executive

The left is the provisional loser of the 2024 municipal elections in Ticino - at least that is what can be concluded after the executive votes were counted on Sunday evening.

April temperature record in Geneva with over 28 degrees

Sunday saw temperatures soar further, making Geneva the warmest day of April at 28.

Marco Chiesa elected to the city council of Lugano

The former president of the SVP Switzerland, Marco Chiesa, was elected to the executive of Ticino's largest city on Sunday.

Reporting on local elections in Ticino

You can expect a first text from Keystone-SDA on the local elections in Ticino by 7.

Swiss suspends flights to Beirut up to and including April 18

In view of the developments in the Middle East, the airline Swiss is suspending its flights to and from Beirut up to and including next Thursday.

Russia considers relocating the South Caucasus talks from Switzerland

Russia apparently wants to punish Switzerland for its stance in the Ukraine war. The country is considering relocating the South Caucasus talks from Geneva to another country, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry said, according to the state agency Tass.

Camille Bloch is on course despite exploding cocoa prices

Chocolate manufacturer Camille Bloch is on course despite the rise in cocoa prices and stagnating consumption in Switzerland.

Reconciliation work of a murdered Swiss: Taizé movement turns 75

It is the great work of the Swiss Roger Schutz: the Christian Taizé movement. The ecumenical community celebrates its 75th anniversary on Wednesday.

SP and SVP retain seats in the St. Gallen government

In the second round of elections to the St. Gallen government, the SP fended off the SVP's attack and defended its second seat.

Trend: SVP candidates are ahead in the second round of voting

In the second round of the cantonal elections in St. Gallen, the two SVP candidates are ahead of the SP candidate according to the results from 51 of 75 municipalities.

In Lucerne, the SP and GLP are fighting for the city presidency

In Lucerne, there will be a competitive election for the office of mayor on April 28, which will decide the direction of the city.

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