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Fondation Beyeler in Riehen BS Defrauded of Almost One Million
A trial against a former cashier of the Fondation Beyeler in Riehen BS began on Wednesday at the Basel Criminal Court.
33-Year-Old Dies After Dispute in Solothurn
On Tuesday night, a 33-year-old man was fatally injured in a fight in the city centre of Solothurn with a knife.
Fondation Beyeler Defrauded of Almost One Million Francs
A 54-year-old woman is facing trial at the Basel Criminal Court for allegedly stealing almost one million Swiss francs from the Fondation Beyeler Museum in Riehen BS over an eleven-year period.
Player Wins EuroMillions Jackpot
A lucky person has won the Euro-Millions jackpot of Tuesday, taking home 69.5 million Swiss francs.
“Call for Optimism on August 1st”
The Swiss Federal Councilor Guy Parmelin delivered his 1 August speech in Cully VD, highlighting the various challenges that Switzerland faces and the need for visionary and courageous solutions.
External Support for Fire Department in Bitsch VS
Over the weekend, 165 firefighters from outside the canton of Valais were deployed to Bitsch to help fight the forest fire.
Members of the Federal Council Point Proudly to the Federal Constitution
On the Swiss National Day, members of the Swiss government praised the 175-year-old Swiss Constitution and the qualities of the country.
The Federal Celebration on the Rütli UR Defied the Rain
Despite the rainy weather, many people gathered at the Rütli UR for the 1st August celebration.
The 1st of August in Quotes
The National Celebrations for August 1st are an occasion for numerous speeches, greetings, tweets and video messages across the country.
“Youth Holds the Promise of Hope”
In her speech at the Rütli UR, Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider encouraged the younger generation to get involved in politics and to take action.
Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter is Confident
Karin Keller-Sutter, the Swiss Finance Minister, expressed her optimism for the future in her 1 August speech in Rapperswil-Jona SG.
Celebrating August 1st in Indonesia
Minister Ignazio Cassis spoke in Jakarta on Tuesday for the National Day. He praised the peaceful coexistence of different cultures, languages, religions and worldviews, which both Switzerland and Indonesia share.
August Celebration on the Rütli Focuses on Youth.
On Tuesday morning, the Swiss Federal Celebration began at the Rütli UR with hundreds of young people.
Farm Breakdown Booked Out Two-Thirds.
On August 1st, Swiss farmers opened their farms to the public for the traditional 1st August Brunch.
Farm Brunch Two-Thirds Booked
On August 1st, Swiss farmers invited guests to their traditional 1st August brunch.
President Alain Berset Calls for Courage to Move
In his address for National Day, Swiss President Alain Berset called for a Switzerland in motion.
Motorcyclist Dies After Collision with Car in Canton of Vaud
A 63-year-old motorcyclist died on Monday in Essertines-sur-Yverdon VD after a head-on collision with a car.
Happy 100th Birthday to Plinio Martini, the Ticino Author
Plinio Martini (1923-1979) was a Swiss author who wrote novels, poems, stories, essays and screenplays.

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