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German coal phase-out barely achievable by 2030

The German government has an ambitious goal: according to the coalition agreement between the SPD, FDP and Greens, Germany should "ideally" phase out climate-damaging coal-fired power generation completely by 2030.

National Council says yes to digitalization of loss of earnings registrations

From 2026, members of the armed forces, civil defense and civilian service will be able to submit their applications for income replacement benefits digitally.

Research project investigates the direction of growth of snow crystals

Physicist Lars Mewes from the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) is investigating the direction in which snow crystals grow on the Aletsch Glacier.

International Women’s Day with various campaigns in Switzerland

On International Women's Day on Friday, women will be holding various activities to draw attention to the shortcomings in their rights and equality.

First antennas erected for super radio telescope “SKA” in Australia

Astronomers have come another step closer to uncovering the secrets of the cosmos: As part of the billion-dollar "Square Kilometre Array" (SKA) project, the installation of the first of a total of 130,000 dipole antennas for low frequencies began on Thursday in the outback of Western Australia, according to a statement from the SKA Observatory.

Swiss reports highest profit in its history

Last year, Swiss returned to pre-pandemic revenue levels for the first time. The airline even set a new record for operating profit.

Swiss posts record result in 2023

At 5.3 billion Swiss francs, last year for the first time Swiss generated the same turnover as before the pandemic (2022: 4.

Raiffeisen increases profit significantly in 2023

The Raiffeisen Group significantly increased its profit in 2023. The banking group benefited from strong interest business, but also made gains in the investment and corporate client business.

Armasuisse: Switzerland should make arms purchases with Europeans

Armasuisse CEO Urs Loher sees a situation similar to the Cold War and wants to strengthen domestic armaments.

Customs law clears first hurdle after marathon debate

In the debate on the Customs Act in the National Council, the conservatives have largely prevailed.

Ousman Sonko’s defense lawyer demands acquittal

The defense lawyer of the Gambian former interior minister Ousman Sonko has demanded an acquittal for his client.

National Council calls for new report on terrorist financing

The Federal Council must examine whether and how terrorist groups and non-state actors that violate international law or have done so in the past may be financing themselves via Switzerland.

Parliament wants to change taxation of high gambling winnings

In future, gambling winnings of one million francs or more should always be taxed where the winner lived at the time of the win.

Total revision of the Customs Act clears first hurdle in the National Council

One and a half years after the draft was published by the Federal Council, the National Council approved the total revision of the Customs Act on Wednesday - against the will of the left wing of the Council.

National Council does not additionally restrict data collection through BAZG

The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS) should also be able to process data on people's religious, political and ideological views as well as health data for the purposes of criminal prosecution, according to the National Council.

Anti-Semitic attack in Zurich triggers calls for expatriation

The knife attack on a 50-year-old man of the Jewish Orthodox faith in Zurich continued to occupy Switzerland on Wednesday.

Border guards should be able to take DNA samples from suspects

Border guards will now be able to order a DNA sample during identity checks. This was decided by the National Council as part of the new Customs Act.

Bishops and Reformed Church Council shocked

The Council of the Swiss Protestant Reformed Church (ECS) and the Swiss Bishops' Conference (SBC) are shocked by the knife attack on an Orthodox Jew in Zurich.

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