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150 people have to be evacuated in Winterthur due to threat
Around 150 people had to leave their homes in Oberwinterthur on Thursday because of a threat.
Swiss Post achieves 35 million franc lower operating result
Swiss Post generated a Group profit of 254 million francs in 2023, compared with 295 million francs in 2022.
Canton of Graubünden once again presents top annual accounts
The positive signals have been exceeded: The canton of Graubünden closed the 2023 financial year with a surplus of CHF 162.
Producer and import prices fall for the tenth month in a row
Price pressure for companies in Switzerland decreased again in February. This is the tenth month in a row in which annual inflation based on producer and import prices was negative.
Council of States calls for CHF 15 million for Women’s European Football Championship 2025
The Council of States wants to support next year's European Women's Football Championships with CHF 15 million.
Swiss Steel carries out capital increase after huge loss
The steel manufacturer Swiss Steel fell sharply in the past financial year. Turnover fell by a fifth.
Council of States wants CHF 15 million for the 2025 European Football Championships
The Council of States wants to support next year's European Women's Football Championships with CHF 15 million.
Police have to evacuate several houses in Winterthur due to threats
The Winterthur municipal police and the Zurich cantonal police had to deploy a large contingent to Oberwinterthur on Thursday morning.
TX Group grows thanks to Clear Channel acquisition and earns more
The TX Group grew in 2023, primarily thanks to the acquisition of Clear Channel Switzerland.
Swiss Life generates a profit of 1.11 billion
Swiss Life earned more in 2023. In accordance with the new IFRS 17/9 accounting rules, the insurer increased its profit by 8 percent to CHF 1.
A2 open again after truck fire between Amsteg and Wassen UR
A truck caught fire on the A2 between Amsteg and Wassen UR on Thursday night. No one was injured, according to the Uri cantonal police.
New warning strikes in Germany affect tens of thousands of air travelers
The wave of strikes at German airports shows no signs of abating. Due to warning strikes by aviation security staff at five airports, tens of thousands of passengers will once again be unable to travel as planned on Thursday, according to industry estimates.
Council of States decides on tonnage tax for ships
On Thursday, the Council of States will discuss the introduction of tonnage tax for ships.
Federal Council makes new attempt in parliament for e-ID
On Thursday, the Swiss parliament will begin discussing a new bill to create an electronic proof of identity (e-ID) in Switzerland.
A2 closed due to truck fire between Amsteg and Wassen UR
A truck caught fire on the A2 highway between Amsteg and Wassen UR on Thursday night.
Zurich court sentences ex-municipal president for theft
The District Court of Zurich sentenced the former mayor of Hettlingen near Winterthur on Wednesday for multiple thefts, among other things.
Former mayor of Hettlingen sentenced in Zurich
The District Court of Zurich sentenced the former mayor of Hettlingen near Winterthur on Wednesday for multiple thefts, among other things.
Transitional funding for e-patient dossier clears first hurdle
Parliament wants to finance the distribution of the electronic patient dossier with CHF 30 million on a transitional basis.

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