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Riniker’s motto for the year is “Cohesion through diversity”
December 2, 2024
She is "a completely normal Swiss woman who has both feet on the ground" and who stands there "moved, proud and yet a little stunned" after the election: these were the words with which the new President of the National Council, Maja Riniker, addressed the Council for the first time.
The “Zurich thriller” with Christian Kohlund in a double pack
December 2, 2024
The Zurich police don't know what to do with a particularly gruesome series of murders.
Liberal Maja Riniker elected as new President of the National Council
December 2, 2024
Maja Riniker, an independent from the canton of Aargau, is the new President of the National Council.
For Harald Naegeli, art is always also a weapon
December 2, 2024
Award-winning and prosecuted in equal measure - this supposed contradiction stands for the work and life of Harald Naegeli.
Solar energy covers eleven percent of Switzerland’s electricity needs
December 2, 2024
Solar power covers eleven percent of the electricity demand in Switzerland. The industry's turnover for the current year is around CHF 3.
Suspect released from custody in Schaffhausen after Sarco operation
December 2, 2024
A suspect in connection with the use of the Sarco suicide capsule in Merishausen SH has been released from custody.
Switzerland expresses concern about the situation in Syria
December 2, 2024
Switzerland is concerned about the escalation of hostilities in Syria. It calls on all parties to respect international law and protect the civilian population.
Adjustment of the benefits catalog for basic insurance as of January 1
December 2, 2024
From January 1, 2025, various changes to the Health Care Benefits Ordinance (KLV) will come into force.
Zurich Airport records more air traffic in November
December 2, 2024
In November, more aircraft took off and landed at Zurich Airport than in the same month last year.
Lufthansa: No flights to Tel Aviv until the end of January
December 2, 2024
The Lufthansa Group has once again extended its flight ban to Israel. Due to the ongoing tense security situation, the Group companies will not fly to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv up to and including January 31, 2025, as the company announced in Frankfurt.
Zurich loverboy victim gives gifts to tormentor.
December 2, 2024
The victim in the Zurich Loverboy trial explained to the High Court on Monday how she came to terms with the events.
Trial opened in the 1995 murder of a diplomat
December 2, 2024
The Criminal Chamber of the Federal Criminal Court opened the main hearing in the case of the murder of an Egyptian diplomat in Geneva in 1995 on Monday.
Swiss purchasing managers’ indices remain gloomy
December 2, 2024
The recovery in Swiss industry is a long time coming. The managers responsible for purchasing have lowered their assessments again.
Repeating a referendum would be an unprecedented process
December 2, 2024
On December 12, the Federal Supreme Court will decide in public on the two appeals against the result of the vote on raising the retirement age for women from 64 to 65.
Price of a cup of coffee rises for the fifth year in a row
December 2, 2024
In 2024, customers paid an average of nine centimes more than in the previous year for a cup of coffee in a Swiss restaurant.
Rising visitor numbers in Swiss museums
December 2, 2024
Swiss museums have more than made up for the slump in visitor numbers due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Retail sales increase slightly in October
December 2, 2024
The Swiss retail trade achieved slightly higher turnover in October. Adjusted for the effects of sales and public holidays, retail sales rose by 0.
Immigration polarizes opinions in Switzerland particularly strongly
December 2, 2024
Immigration, support for Ukraine and pandemic measures are polarizing opinions and emotions in Switzerland particularly strongly.

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