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Customs fraud of 1.4 million francs at Vaud construction site

The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS) has discovered significant customs irregularities at a construction site in the La Côte region in the canton of Vaud.

Pro-European alliance wants to enshrine EU treaties in the constitution

An alliance of pro-European organizations wants to enshrine active European cooperation in the constitution and thus obtain an EU referendum by the people and the cantons.

Pedestrian dies after collision with streetcar in Geneva

A pedestrian has died in Geneva following a collision with a streetcar. The man died in hospital following the accident on Sunday evening as a result of his serious injuries.

FINMA appoints Markus Jaggi as new Head of Communications

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is getting a new Head of Communications.

Fourth fatality identified after bus accident in Germany

Just under a week after the serious bus accident on the German autobahn A9 near Leipzig, the identity of the fourth fatality has also been established.

Bicycle and outdoor company Scott replaces CEO – who puts up a fight

Dispute over Swiss sporting goods manufacturer Scott: the bike and ski brand is parting ways with its former CEO and long-time patron Beat Zaugg with immediate effect.

Justice Minister Beat Jans wants to tackle these dossiers

The new SP Federal Councillor Beat Jans has many open dossiers to deal with as Minister of Justice.

Yodeling to become a UNESCO cultural heritage site

Switzerland has submitted a candidacy to Unesco for yodelling to be included on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Justice Minister Jans wants to take a pragmatic approach to the asylum system

Reducing the backlog of pending asylum applications, bringing more refugees into the job market, combating domestic violence and wage discrimination: after almost 100 days in office, the new SP Federal Councillor Beat Jans has presented his political priorities.

Val Poschiavo accessible again from Switzerland

Individual sections of road were still closed in the Swiss Alps on Tuesday morning.

15-year-old US-American among the avalanche victims in Zermatt

After an avalanche on Easter Monday in Zermatt VS, no further victims had been rescued by Tuesday.

Helicopter crashes in the Lower Valais

A helicopter crashed in the Valais Alps on Tuesday morning. According to the police, the accident occurred in the Les Combins region between the Val de Bagnes and the Val d'Entremont.

Valais reports surplus of 34.1 million francs

The 2023 Valais state accounts close with a revenue surplus of CHF 34.1 million. The main reasons for the positive result are higher tax revenues and financial income than expected.

Lonza brings the new CEO to Siegfried

Lonza has filled the vacancy at the top of the Group around six months after the departure of its former CEO.

Doron Foundation honors “Museo Hermann Hesse Montagnola”

The "Museo Hermann Hesse Montagnola" and the Neuchâtel "L'avant-scène opéra" each receive the Doron Prize 2024 .

Tourism industry draws positive winter balance

The Swiss tourism industry can draw a positive balance after the end of the 2023/24 winter season.

Zurich Airport benefits from early Easter in March

The number of take-offs and landings at Zurich Airport increased year-on-year in March.

1MDB scandal trial opens at the Federal Criminal Court

The trial of two defendants in connection with the 1MDB scandal opened today, Tuesday, before the Criminal Chamber of the Federal Criminal Court.

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