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Philosopher and presenter Annemarie Pieper dies at the age of 83

The German philosopher Annemarie Pieper has died at the age of 83. Pieper was a professor at the University of Basel and hosted the SRF program "Sternstunde Philosophie", among others.

Suitor stands trial for double attempted murder in Zurich

A 24-year-old man has to answer to the Zurich District Court today, Wednesday, for allegedly attempting to murder a prostitute.

Above-average price increases for housing and mobility in February

The cost of housing and cars rose faster than official inflation last month. This is shown by a new price index launched by the comparison portal Comparis.

Two minors charged after arson in the canton of Vaud

The Vaud cantonal police have identified two minors suspected of committing arson in Payerne and Granges-près-Marnand in the canton of Vaud.

Climeworks concludes CO2 capture agreement with Lego

Climeworks, a company specializing in CO2 extraction and storage, has signed a contract with the Danish manufacturer Lego for the extraction of carbon dioxide from the air.

Commission calls for instruments to strengthen relocation

The transfer of freight traffic on the north-south axis from road to rail is to be accelerated.

Baerbock wants to boost faltering aid deliveries to Gaza

Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock wants to boost the faltering aid efforts in view of the plight of the Palestinian civilian population in the Gaza Strip.

More cooperation between Switzerland and Ukraine’s rescue service

Switzerland's Ambassador to Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, Félix Baumann, and the Acting Head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Andrii Danyk, signed a partnership memorandum on Tuesday to deepen cooperation.

Commission in favor of Switzerland joining oligarch task force

Switzerland should join the international task force to track down Russian oligarch money (Repo, for Russian Elites, Proxies and Oligarchs) as soon as possible.

Commissions want stricter rules for federal companies

The Economic Affairs Committees of both chambers want clearer rules for fair competition between federal companies and private companies.

No injuries in accident involving train and tractor in the canton of Neuchâtel

A train and a tractor collided at an unguarded level crossing in the canton of Neuchâtel shortly before midday on Tuesday.

Commission supports Swiss accession to oligarch task force

Switzerland is to join the international task force to track down Russian oligarch money (repo).

Woman in Rorschach convicted of forging Covid certificates

A 26-year-old woman was sentenced to a conditional prison sentence of two years by the Rorschach District Court on Tuesday.

National Council committee unanimously against lowering the media levy

The National Council committee responsible rejects the reduction in radio and TV fees from CHF 335 to CHF 300 proposed by the Federal Council at the present time.

Geneva wants to provide better care for unaccompanied minor asylum seekers

The canton of Geneva wants to improve the reception and stay of unaccompanied minor asylum seekers.

New machine on Felsenegg ZH makes climate change visible

Researchers are using a new device to dispel misconceptions about climate change.

Criminal investigation after accident involving Ticino State Councillor Gobbi

The public prosecutor's office in Ticino has launched a criminal investigation following a traffic accident in which Ticino State Councillor Norman Gobbi was involved.

Final end for Meyer Burger at the German site in Freiberg

The solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has sealed the final end for its Freiberg site.

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