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Association President Markus Ritter is concerned about the image of farmers

The President of the Swiss Farmers' Union (SBV), Markus Ritter, is concerned about the image of farmers in view of their protest actions.

Direct S-Bahn lines from Alsace to north-western Switzerland from 2030

Two new rail lines are to connect Alsace directly with north-western Switzerland from the 2030 timetable change.

Cyclist dies in accident with truck in Nussbaumen AG

A cyclist died on Friday afternoon in Nussbaumen AG following a collision with a truck.

Mothers in couple households work 17.9 hours per week

Breadwinning work versus childcare: men continue to do most of the paid work in couple households with children.

Study debunks myth: caffeine does not cause migraines

US sleep researchers have debunked the myth of coffee-induced headaches. The researchers found no significant differences in test subjects with little, more or no coffee consumption.

Fisheries agreement fails at WTO conference

A planned global agreement to better protect fish stocks has failed for the time being.

Gunvor sentenced in connection with corruption offenses in Ecuador

The Geneva-based commodities trader Gunvor has been convicted of criminal liability in connection with corruption offenses in Ecuador by the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland.

Industry organization raises milk price by 3 centimes

The milk industry organization is increasing the target price for milk by 3 centimes per liter from July.

Farmers in the canton of Zurich protest even after milk price increase

Several hundred farmers gathered at three demonstrations in the canton of Zurich on Friday evening.

Zurich farmers hold on to their marches

The Zurich farmers have not expressed their "complete satisfaction" with the announced milk price increase of 3 centimes from July.

Suisseculture expresses dismay at budget cuts

Suisseculture, the umbrella organization of cultural organizations, has expressed its "dismay" at the Federal Council's proposed cuts to the cultural budget.

Dead woman found in the river in Büsserach SO

On Friday, a passer-by found a dead woman in the Lüssel in Büsserach SO. The circumstances and cause of death are currently unclear, according to the Solothurn cantonal police.

SNB Chairman Thomas Jordan steps down after twelve years

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) must look for a new head. The long-standing Chairman of the Governing Board, Thomas Jordan, will step down from his post at the end of September 2024.

Federal government draws positive interim balance on 24-hour asylum procedure

A pilot project for an accelerated asylum procedure for people from the Maghreb has led to the desired relief at the Federal Asylum Center (BAZ) in Zurich.

Switzerland imposes sanctions on a further 106 individuals and 88 companies

In connection with the Russian attack on Ukraine, Switzerland has placed a further 106 individuals and 88 companies on its sanctions list.

Sales of toys in Switzerland down again in 2023

Mr. and Mrs. Swiss spent less on toys last year. The Swiss Toy Association (SVS) announced on Friday that even Christmas sales were unable to halt the negative trend.

Catastrophe in the Gaza Strip intensifies calls for ceasefire

Following the deaths of many Palestinians on the arrival of aid supplies in the Gaza Strip, international calls for a ceasefire have become louder.

FDPIC rejects proposal for an intercantonal police database

The Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) rejects an intercantonal agreement on the operation of a joint police database.

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