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Discrimination against deaf people in Switzerland on the rise

Deaf people are increasingly discriminated against. The Swiss Federation of the Deaf is therefore calling for the legal recognition of sign languages, their promotion and the equality of deaf and hearing-impaired people.

Environmental organizations raise objection against Gondosolar

The environmental organizations Pro Natura Valais and Mountain Wilderness have lodged an objection to the photovoltaic project near Gondo VS.

Novartis acquisition of Morphosys receives approval from Germany

Novartis may take over the German biotech company Morphosys. The German Cartel Office gave the go-ahead for the purchase on Tuesday.

Council of States wants better and longer protection for married minors

The Council of States wants to protect married minors better and for longer. In future, a court will be able to declare marriages invalid until a spouse who is married under the age of 25.

Running shoe company On achieved massively higher sales in 2023

The running shoe company On achieved significantly higher sales and profits in the 2023 financial year.

Marco Solari appointed honorary citizen of Locarno

Marco Solari becomes an honorary citizen of Locarno TI. The long-time director of the Locarno Film Festival handed over the reins to Maja Hoffmann at the end of 2023.

Sibylle Berg gives bullying victims a happy ending in new comic

In the comic novel "Mein ziemlich seltsamer Freund Walter", author Sibylle Berg tells the story of a girl who has to go through the worst.

Pro Natura Valais raises objection against Gondosolar

The nature conservation association Pro Natura Valais has lodged an objection to the photovoltaic project near Gondo VS.

New rules for the inheritance of SME businesses are off the table

The Council of States wants nothing to do with new rules for the inheritance of SME businesses.

Online retail will also grow in 2023 due to more orders from abroad

Trade in goods via the internet grew slightly in Switzerland in 2023. Total sales rose by 3% to CHF 14.

Maternal obesity increases cancer risk in mouse offspring

The offspring of obese mouse mothers have a higher risk of liver cancer in old age, according to a study.

Film producer Robert Boner receives the 2024 Honorary Award

Film producer Robert Boner is to receive the 2024 Honorary Award. The award will be presented to the 75-year-old at the Swiss Film Awards ceremony on 22 March in Zurich, as the organizers announced on Tuesday.

Bankers Association open to closing “regulatory loopholes”

The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) believes that the Swiss banking center is in good shape.

Lufthansa cabin crew on strike in Frankfurt

Lufthansa is being thwarted by the next strike: on Tuesday morning at 04:00, the cabin crew organized by the Ufo union went on strike at Frankfurt Airport.

Galenica expects further growth after a solid 2023

The pharmacy group Galenica is aiming for stronger profit growth in the current year than in 2023.

Subway station auditions: London is looking for street musicians

London's transport companies have their own casting system. Only those who make it through are allowed to sing in subway stations.

Denier of the state must stand trial in Bülach

A denier of the state has to answer to the Bülach District Court today for obstructing an official act.

Train drivers’ strike on DB passenger services has begun

Accompanied by growing criticism, the train drivers of Deutsche Bahn (DB) have once again stopped work.

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