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Officers’ Association calls for more funding for the army
At its delegates' meeting in Lugano on Saturday, the Swiss Officers' Association (SOG) called for more funding for the army in order to close "serious gaps".
Woman dragged by car and injured in Zurich during argument
A woman was dragged by a car during an argument in Zurich's District 1 on Friday evening and seriously injured.
Fish in danger after approved emptying of Toules dam
Following the authorized emptying of the dam at Les Toules VS, sediments were deposited along the Dranse d'Entremont river on Wednesday.
Cyclist dies after collision with streetcar in Zurich
A 27-year-old cyclist died of his serious injuries in a hospital in Zurich following a collision with a streetcar on Saturday morning.
ICRC President deplores lack of humanity in the Gaza war
Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), complained on Saturday that the war in Gaza was destroying "any sense of common humanity".
Man seriously injures twelve-year-old in the head in Urdorf ZH
A twelve-year-old was attacked by a man in Urdorf ZH on Friday evening and seriously injured in the head.
Iran condemns criticism of violent repression of protests
Iran has strongly condemned the report by the UN Human Rights Council's Commission of Experts on the violent repression of protests in the country in 2022.
100-year history of the Swiss Youth Hostels in Burgdorf
The Burgdorf Castle Museum BE is dedicating an exhibition to the 100th anniversary of the Swiss Youth Hostels until December 29.
Ex-doctor back in court for euthanasia of healthy pensioner
Next Wednesday, the Federal Supreme Court will deal with the assisted suicide of a healthy 86-year-old woman.
Increasing proportion of women in the management of Swiss companies
The proportion of women in the management of Swiss companies currently stands at 28.
Turkey wants to mediate in the Ukraine war – The night at a glance
During a visit by President Volodymyr Zelenskyi to Istanbul, Turkey once again offered to mediate in Russia's war against Ukraine.
One dead and one seriously injured after two streetcar accidents in Zurich
A pedestrian was killed in a streetcar accident near Zurich main station on Friday evening.
Turkey offers to mediate between Ukraine and Russia
During a visit by President Volodymyr Zelenskyi to Istanbul, Turkey once again offered to mediate in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Streetcar lines at Zurich main station interrupted after collision
There was an interruption to the streetcar lines at Zurich main station on Friday evening.
Swiss sports plane crash-landed in Innsbruck
A twin-engine sports plane from Switzerland crash-landed on the runway at Innsbruck Airport (Austria) on Friday afternoon.
Two young men arrested for drug trafficking in Ticino
Two young men were arrested last Wednesday in the Locarno TI region for drug trafficking.
Federal Council cuts funding for education and research by half a billion
The Federal Council is cutting the payment framework for education, research and innovation (ERI) for 2025 to 2028 by half a billion francs.
Conflict with travelers in the canton of Vaud resolved
In a dispute over a site, a group of travelers and the canton of Vaud were able to reach an agreement on Friday after all.

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