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Slow earthquakes may be predictable

Slow earthquakes can possibly be predicted. Researchers at the University of Bern have discovered patterns in the seemingly random time series of so-called slow slip events, a harmless type of earthquake.

Internet addresses with .swiss domain freely available from the end of April

People who are Swiss nationals or resident in Switzerland have been able to purchase the .

Swiss lynx to establish lynx population in Germany

A Swiss lynx has been successfully relocated to Germany. The lynx, which originates from the Jura Mountains, will help to establish a lynx population in the German Ore Mountains.

Ex-head of Thurgau veterinary office acquitted in Hefenhofen case

On Tuesday, the Frauenfeld District Court acquitted the former head of the Thurgau Veterinary Office of all charges.

ILO: Illegal profits from forced labor have risen sharply

Illegal profits from forced labor are increasing rapidly according to a report by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Swiss bike suppliers sell less in 2023

After the booming coronavirus years, bicycle suppliers in Switzerland sold fewer bikes again in 2023.

Holcim Switzerland takes over Cand-Landi Group

Holcim Switzerland is taking over its previous partner Cand-Landi. The western Swiss company will thus continue to operate as a subsidiary of the Swiss cement giant and offer its customers a range of services in the areas of building materials, recycling, earthworks, logistics and pipeline maintenance.

Signa bankruptcy: German KaDeWe Group to be rescued by restructurer

The German KaDeWe Group, which got into difficulties with the collapse of the Signa Group and the Berlin luxury department store of the same name, is to be put back on track by a restructurer.

The most important key figures from the Confederation’s latest wage report

Every two years, the Swiss Salary Structure Survey provides a representative overview of the salary situation of employees working in industry and the service sector.

Icing clouds the view of the Euclid space telescope

A thin layer of ice is clouding the view of the Euclid space telescope. Researchers have now begun de-icing the telescope, as the European Space Agency (ESA) announced on Tuesday.

Video convicts torch thrower in court in Zurich

On Tuesday, the Zurich District Court sentenced an FCZ fan to 17 months' imprisonment for attempted grievous bodily harm.

Unusual increase in arbitrations due to rent increases

In the second half of last year, the Federal Housing Office (BWO) recorded an unusually high increase of almost 50 percent in conciliation proceedings compared to the first half of the year.

Türk on the situation in Gaza: Hunger as a method is a war crime

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, sees signs that Israel is using hunger in the Gaza Strip as a method of war.

Woman in Vevey VD allegedly killed by partner

A 40-year-old woman was killed in an apartment in Vevey VD on Saturday. The suspected perpetrator, her partner, was arrested at the scene.

Social partners interpret wage trends differently

Nominal wages in Switzerland have risen in recent years, the gap between men and women has narrowed and the proportion of low wages has remained stable.

Zurich court sentences FCZ fan for throwing torch

The Zurich District Court has sentenced an FCZ fan to 17 months' imprisonment for attempted grievous bodily harm.

Fewer watch exports to China in February

After a record run in recent months, Swiss watch manufacturers have suffered a setback.

Solothurn parliament wants to ban new rock and gravel gardens

The Solothurn Cantonal Council wants to prohibit the creation of new rock and gravel gardens in the canton.

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