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Young scooter rider dies in accident in the canton of Geneva
November 28, 2024
A scooter rider was killed in an accident in Petit-Saconnex GE on Thursday. He collided head-on with a car in the early morning.
Museum der Kulturen Basel rewarded for return of cult object
November 28, 2024
In a festive ceremony on Thursday, the Museum der Kulturen Basel returned a Thulu tree to the Australian aboriginal community of the Gamilaraay.
Geneva-based shipping company MSC completes entry into the Port of Hamburg
November 28, 2024
The controversial investment by the major Swiss shipping company MSC in the city of Hamburg's port logistics company HHLA has been completed.
Tamedia promises to stop layoffs by September 2026
November 28, 2024
The employees of the Zurich media company Tamedia can breathe a sigh of relief for the time being: according to the professional association Impressum, Tamedia has agreed to keep the jobs that still exist today - at least for two years.
Seven EU states warn of climate penalties for car manufacturers
November 28, 2024
Seven EU states fear that climate penalties will have a negative impact on the already ailing European car industry.
Exploration for CO2 injection project in Trüllikon ZH begins
November 28, 2024
A consortium led by ETH Zurich has begun planning work for a possible CO2 injection test.
Brussels wants to take relations with Switzerland to a new level
November 28, 2024
"It was the right time to take stock of the ongoing negotiations politically," said a European Commission spokesperson in Brussels on Thursday regarding the meeting between Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis and the Vice-President of the EU Commission, Maros Sefcovic.
Police identify seriously injured woman in St. Gallen
November 28, 2024
The St. Gallen cantonal police have identified the woman who was seriously injured after an act of violence in St.
Museum Langmatt reaches settlement with Jewish heirs
November 28, 2024
The Langmatt Museum in Baden, Aargau, has found solutions for two impressionist paintings with the descendants of the former owners.
Alnatura to bring its products to Volg stores from 2025
November 28, 2024
The German organic food chain Alnatura is expanding in Switzerland. From next year, Alnatura products will also be available in Volg stores, the German retailer announced on Thursday afternoon when publishing its annual figures.
Federal Council does not want a special law on the Sarco star capsule for the time being
November 28, 2024
Following the first use of the Sarco star capsule in Switzerland at the end of September, the Federal Council sees no need for legislative action for the time being.
Political rights also for people with intellectual disabilities
November 28, 2024
All Swiss citizens of legal age, including people with intellectual disabilities, should have the same political rights and obligations.
Kiev: Five prisoners of war shot dead by Russians
November 28, 2024
Ukraine has once again accused the Russian army of war crimes. According to the public prosecutor's office in Kiev, five out of six Ukrainian soldiers were shot dead after being captured near the village of Novodarivka in the southern Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhya.
Commission criticizes partisanship of the Vaudois judiciary
November 28, 2024
An independent commission has criticized the closure of the case in which a 37-year-old Swiss man of South African origin was shot dead by a police officer at Morges VD station in 2021.
Promarca appoints Barbara Castegnaro as Managing Director
November 28, 2024
The Swiss branded goods association Promarca is getting new leadership. Barbara Castegnaro will take over the management of the association from January 1, 2025, as Promarca announced on Thursday.
Before the glittering presentation of the “European Oscars” in Lucerne
November 28, 2024
In just over a week, the European Film Awards will be presented in Switzerland for the first time.
Swiss photographic history on a new online portal
November 28, 2024
The Fotostiftung Schweiz is launching the so-called "Image Archive Online". With this portal, the foundation is making Switzerland's photographic cultural heritage accessible free of charge.
Spar Switzerland earns less in the 2023/2024 financial year
November 28, 2024
The retailer Spar achieved lower sales and profits in Switzerland in the 2023/2024 financial year (as at the end of September).

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