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Federal Councillor Rösti signs gas solidarity agreement in Berlin
Federal Councillor Albert Rösti signed the gas solidarity agreement with Germany and Italy in Berlin on Tuesday.
FCZ fan demands acquittal in court in Zurich after torch thrown
A 23-year-old football fan had to answer to the Zurich District Court on Tuesday morning for throwing a flare.
Gender pay gap continues to narrow
The differences in median pay between men and women continue to decrease. In 2022, the gap was 9.
Federal economists lower inflation forecast with the same GDP expectation
The federal government's economists have confirmed their forecasts for economic growth in the current year.
Geneva Airport increases revenue and profit in 2023
Geneva Airport continued to recover from the coronavirus slump in 2023. Both turnover and profit climbed by double-digit percentages.
Asking rents in Switzerland continue to rise in February
Asking rents for apartments in Switzerland rose again in February. However, the trend varies from region to region.
Watch exports fall in February for the first time in a long time
After record exports last year and a good start to 2024, the upward trend in the watch industry came to a halt in February.
Still SNB President Jordan earns less in 2023
The President of the Swiss National Bank, Thomas Jordan, received a slightly lower salary last year.
Exports stagnate in February
Swiss foreign trade developed differently in February. While exports virtually stagnated, imports rose compared to the previous month.
SNB sold CHF 132.9 bn in net foreign exchange in 2023
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) was once again active on the foreign exchange markets on a large scale last year.
AI changes offenders’ approach to child pornography
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the creation of child pornography material: "AI offenders fit less into the classic offender profile that we have known up to now," said Regula Bernhard Hug, Head of Office at Child Protection Switzerland.
Swiss population very satisfied – young people are struggling
Most Swiss people are very satisfied, a survey shows. However, there are striking differences between the age groups: one fifth of 18 to 29-year-olds suffer from a diagnosed psychological illness or disorder.
Ukraine wants Austria to play a leading role in humanitarian aid
Ukraine would like Austria to play a leading role in providing humanitarian aid to the country attacked by Russia.
Ramstein meeting on Ukraine support – The night at a glance
Numerous defense ministers and high-ranking military officers will once again discuss further support for Ukraine in the war against Russia this Tuesday (from 11.
FCZ football hooligan goes on trial for throwing flares at GC fans
A 23-year-old Swiss man is due to appear before Zurich District Court today (Tuesday) to answer charges of attempted grievous bodily harm.
Foreign Ministry regrets absence of OSCE election observers
Switzerland has taken note of the results of the presidential elections in Russia.
Putin has lost election in Switzerland by a large margin according to post-election poll
Vladimir Putin has lost the Russian presidential election by a landslide, at least in Switzerland.
Amherd gives the go-ahead for negotiations with von der Leyen
On Monday, the Federal Council and the EU Commission began negotiations for a new agreement on future relations.

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