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4900 people take part in the Patrouille des Glaciers
April 13, 2024
The 40th Patrouille des Glaciers starts next week. Almost 4900 participants will run from Zermatt VS or Arolla TI to Verbier VS.
First country worldwide: Nigeria introduces 5-in-1 meningitis vaccine
April 13, 2024
Africa's most populous country, Nigeria, has become the first country in the world to introduce a 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis.
Salvage of the Säntis steamship has to be postponed
April 13, 2024
The salvage of the steamboat Säntis from the bottom of Lake Constance planned for next Wednesday has had to be postponed due to technical problems.
The indestructible Jean Ziegler celebrates his 90th birthday
April 13, 2024
Former UN Special Rapporteur and SP National Councillor Jean Ziegler turns 90 today.
Bitcoin causes 90.93 million tons of CO2 per year
April 13, 2024
Bitcoin currently has twice the CO2 footprint of Switzerland. This is according to an analysis by the crypto portal Digiconomist.
Antihistamines in wastewater indicate pollen
April 13, 2024
A few hours after a pollen flight, researchers found a greatly increased level of antihistamines in wastewater.
Jupiter probe “Juice” on course for success with Swiss instruments
April 13, 2024
The Jupiter probe "Juice" is on course one year after its launch. The mission has gone so well so far that more can be achieved scientifically than expected, Peter Wurz, who is involved in the mission, told the Keystone-SDA news agency.
Ukraine: Scholz relies on China, the Kremlin on an old agreement
April 12, 2024
While the war in Ukraine has become a bloody daily routine, international efforts to achieve peace are increasing.
Switzerland has overturned sanction decisions in one case so far
April 12, 2024
In Switzerland, eleven applications have been received to date for removal from the sanctions list in connection with the war in Ukraine.
Watch expert Biver sees industry in “healthy” consolidation phase
April 12, 2024
The former head of renowned watch brands such as Blancpain and Hublot, Jean-Claude Biver, believes that the Swiss watch industry is still in a good position.
Council of States committee also does not yet want a reduction in the media levy
April 12, 2024
Further opposition is forming to the Federal Council's proposal to reduce radio and TV fees from CHF 335 to CHF 300.
Zurich south curve remains closed for next home game
April 12, 2024
Last week's attacks by FC Zurich fans on private security staff and the Geneva cantonal police have consequences: The home sector at the Letzigrund will remain closed for FC Zurich's next home match against FC St.
Council of States committee wants to expel Russian spies more consistently
April 12, 2024
The Federal Council should expel Russian and other foreign spies from the country more consistently.
Cantonal banks with significantly higher profits in 2023
April 12, 2024
The Swiss cantonal banks earned significantly more cumulatively in the 2023 financial year.
Rights of trans people: German parliament approves law
April 12, 2024
After a sometimes highly emotional debate, the German parliament has given the green light for the new self-determination law.
Worker dies in Schwarzenbach SG after falling from a container
April 12, 2024
A 54-year-old man fell around three meters from a container onto a concrete floor at a company in Schwarzenbach SG on Friday.
Scholz hopes China will take part in Ukraine peace summit
April 12, 2024
The German head of government, Olaf Scholz, hopes that Russia-friendly countries such as China, Brazil and South Africa will also take part in the Ukraine peace summit planned for mid-June in Switzerland.
Kremlin pulls broken peace agreement out of drawer and wants more
April 12, 2024
The Kremlin sees an agreement between Russia and Ukraine on a peace settlement, which was negotiated shortly after the start of the war but ultimately failed, as a possible basis for a new solution - and is making additional demands.

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