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Standard charging plug for cell phone, headphones and digital camera
December 22, 2024
Shortly after Christmas, most new electrical devices sold in the European Union will have a standardized plug.
Police stop traffic on the Gotthard due to snow
December 22, 2024
Due to heavy snowfall, the cantonal police of Uri stopped traffic between Amsteg and the Gotthard road tunnel shortly before midday on Sunday.
Burn the Christmas tree or compost it? Renting is more sustainable
December 22, 2024
A lot of wood comes together at Christmas: After all, over a million trees are usually sold in Switzerland every year before the festive season.
Swiss criticizes Zurich Airport for delayed baggage
December 22, 2024
The airline Swiss has criticized Zurich Airport for the high number of delayed baggage items.
90 years of flirting and skiing adventures on the “She and Him Lift”
December 22, 2024
90 years ago, on December 23, 1934, the world's first T-bar ski lift was set in motion in Davos.
These are the cinema highlights of 2025
December 22, 2024
Michael Jackson's life is told in a biopic, Renée Zellweger is back as "Bridget Jones" and Timothée Chalamet embodies Bob Dylan: the new cinema year promises many highlights.
“2 x Christmas” campaign starts on December 24
December 22, 2024
The "2 x Christmas" campaign starts again in Switzerland on December 24. As part of this campaign, you can send a parcel containing everyday necessities to people living in poverty until January 18.
The mayor, who has already evacuated Brienz GR twice
December 22, 2024
The authorities in the Grisons landslide village of Brienz were prepared to evacuate residents from their homes by force if necessary.
How to make FM radio fit for DAB+
December 22, 2024
The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation is switching off the outdated ultra-short wave radio antennas (FM) at the end of December 2024.
SRG’s switch-off of FM radio at the end of 2024 is approaching
December 22, 2024
At the end of 2024, the end of ultra-short wave (FM) broadcasting by the Swiss Radio and Television Corporation is also approaching.
EDK President wants to rethink foreign language teaching because of AI
December 22, 2024
Silvia Steiner, President of the Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education (EDK), has defended early French at primary school level.
Sunday, December 22, 2024
December 22, 2024
The center is presenting a counter-proposal to the "No 10 million Swiss" initiative, Swiss is annoyed about the baggage sorting system at the airport and a psychiatrist from the city of Zurich presides over a sect: This and more can be found in the Sunday papers.
The 2026 Federal Music Festival will take place in Biel/Bienne
December 21, 2024
The 2026 Federal Music Festival will take place in Biel/Bienne BE. After Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland decided not to host the 35th edition at the end of November for economic reasons, the capital of the Seeland region is now taking on this task.
Geneva Christmas swim with record participation
December 21, 2024
The traditional Christmas swim is taking place this weekend in the lake outside the city of Geneva.
White Christmas in Switzerland probably only above 800 meters altitude
December 21, 2024
Switzerland will probably only see a white Christmas this year above 800 meters above sea level and in Alpine valleys.
Four suspected robbers arrested in Ticino
December 21, 2024
Four men have been arrested in Ticino for robbing petrol stations. A weapon was found during a search of their car.
Keller-Sutter: Balancing interests thanks to negotiation result with EU
December 21, 2024
Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter believes that the outcome of the negotiations between Switzerland and the European Union has achieved a balance of interests.
Former head of the SDC Fritz Staehelin deceased
December 21, 2024
The former head of the former Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid, Fritz Staehelin, has passed away.

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