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Grand Prix Design 2024 for the creative head of Jil Sander
February 29, 2024
Fashion designer Lucie Meier, photographer and film producer Luciano Rigolini and designer Paola De Martin will be awarded the Grand Prix Design 2024.
Grand Prix Design 2024 goes to creative head of Jil Sander
February 29, 2024
Fashion designer Lucie Meier, photographer and film producer Luciano Rigolini and designer Paola De Martin will be awarded the Grand Prix Design 2024.
National Council rejects bill to implement the tobacco advertising ban
February 29, 2024
After a long and lively debate, the National Council rejected the bill with new tobacco advertising regulations.
Fast e-bikes will need a speedometer from April
February 29, 2024
From April 1, fast e-bikes must be fitted with a speedometer. Riding without a speedometer will result in a fine of 20 francs.
MEM industries see first rays of hope in ongoing dry spell
February 29, 2024
The Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering industries (MEM) experienced a difficult year in 2023, but there are the first glimmers of hope on the horizon.
A courtesy visit by Winfried Kretschmann to Bern
February 29, 2024
The pictures of the courtesy visit to Bern by Winfried Kretschmann, Minister President of Baden-Württemberg, announced in the domestic program have been omitted.
Bern Inselspital appeals in legal dispute with doctor
February 29, 2024
The Inselspital in Bern is lodging an appeal in the civil proceedings against a doctor.
Clariant has to spell back after a difficult 2023
February 29, 2024
The chemical group Clariant is facing strong headwinds. End customers are still reluctant to place orders and the Swiss franc is appreciating.
National Council backs bill to ban tobacco advertising
February 29, 2024
The National Council wants to discuss the bill to implement the tobacco advertising ban initiative in detail.
KOF Barometer falls slightly in February
February 29, 2024
The environment for the Swiss economy remains positive. Although the KOF economic barometer fell in February after three months of growth, the indicator is still at an above-average level.
Swiss economy grew moderately in the fourth quarter
February 29, 2024
The Swiss economy grew only slightly in the fourth quarter of 2023. This continued the below-average growth of the previous quarter.
Swiss economy grows slightly again
February 29, 2024
The Swiss economy grew moderately in the fourth quarter. Real gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.
Immerse yourself in the profound art cosmos of Dominique Goblet
February 29, 2024
The Cartoonmuseum Basel presents a comprehensive retrospective of Dominique Goblet's profound comic cosmos.
Parliament does not agree on scope of CO2 reduction in Germany
February 29, 2024
The extent to which Switzerland must reduce its domestic CO2 emissions is controversial in parliament.
Hope for a ceasefire in the Gaza war – The night at a glance
February 29, 2024
Despite the extremely tough negotiations on a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza war and further hostage releases, there is still hope that progress will be made soon.
Austria again tightens penalties for extreme speeders
February 29, 2024
Extreme speeders risk losing their vehicle on Austria's roads from March 1. The Road Traffic Act stipulates that cars can be confiscated if they exceed 80 km/h in urban areas and 90 km/h outside urban areas.
What you need to know about February 29
February 29, 2024
This year is another leap year. But what exactly does that mean? And when do leap year babies celebrate their birthdays? Some fascinating facts about today, February 29 - a date that only comes around every four years.
Putin delivers state of the nation address – The night at a glance
February 29, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin will give his state of the nation address this Thursday.

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