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Many travelers are expected on the roads and rails at Easter
March 21, 2024
The Federal Roads Office (Astra) is expecting long traffic jams and major traffic delays over the Easter period.
Large-scale operation at Chur school after amok threat
March 21, 2024
On Thursday morning, the cantonal police of Graubünden were called out to a school in Chur to deal with an amok threat.
Relocation target not achieved despite fewer transalpine transports
March 21, 2024
Last year, fewer goods were transported through the Alps by truck and rail than in the previous year due to the more difficult economic situation.
Swiss meat production slightly on the rise
March 21, 2024
Swiss meat production increased its share to 82.9% of the total meat volume in 2023.
Spider-Man, Captain America and co. pay their respects in Basel
March 21, 2024
An exhibition in Basel takes visitors into the original and grotesque universe of Marvel's superheroes.
Large-scale operation at Chur school after suspected amok threat
March 21, 2024
The cantonal police of Graubünden carried out a large-scale operation at a school in Chur on Thursday morning.
Thurgau closes 2023 accounts with a 40 million deficit
March 21, 2024
The canton of Thurgau reported a deficit of CHF 39.9 million in its 2023 income statement.
Economists’ reactions to SNB interest rate cut
March 21, 2024
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has - surprisingly for many - lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.
Federal Court must deal with proceedings on sex movie subscription traps
March 21, 2024
The Federal Supreme Court has to deal with criminal proceedings relating to sex movie subscription traps.
Ed Sheeran and Nelly Furtado at the European Championship fan festival in Munich
March 21, 2024
Superstars at the fan festival for the European Football Championship in Germany: Ed Sheeran and Nelly Furtado play on June 12 at the Theresienwiese in Munich, two days before the opening match.
International World Water Library to be built in Reichenau GR
March 21, 2024
Long-distance swimmer and water ambassador Ernst Bromeis launched the first World Water Library at Reichenau Castle in Graubünden on Thursday.
House damage in the Gaza Strip is increasing rapidly
March 21, 2024
According to the UN, the damage to houses in the Gaza Strip is increasing rapidly.
Workers discover graves from the early Middle Ages in St. Gallen
March 21, 2024
In the city of St. Gallen, several graves from a previously unknown cemetery from the early Middle Ages have come to light during the construction of a district heating network near Marktplatz/Bohl.
Bern High Court imposes fines for “Kill Erdogan” poster
March 21, 2024
The High Court of the Canton of Bern has sentenced four people to fines for displaying a "Kill Erdogan" poster at a demonstration in 2017.
Free regional media subscription for young citizens in the canton of Fribourg
March 21, 2024
Over the next three years, all 18-year-olds in the canton of Fribourg will receive a free one-year online subscription to a regional media outlet from the canton.
SNB cuts the key interest rate unexpectedly
March 21, 2024
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) surprises once again: it is one of the first central banks to lower its key interest rates again.
Canton of Geneva posts record surplus thanks to high tax revenues
March 21, 2024
The 2023 annual accounts of the canton of Geneva close with a record surplus of CHF 1.
Swiss chief negotiator negotiates with Brexit negotiator
March 21, 2024
Negotiations on future relations between Switzerland and the EU began this week. Chief negotiator Patric Franzen is leading the talks on behalf of Switzerland.

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