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Filming for SRG and Netflix co-production almost complete
February 28, 2024
Filming for SRG's first joint production with Netflix is nearing completion. "Winter Palace", a series about the emergence of the luxury hotel industry in the Alps at the end of the 19th century, is to be shown from the end of the year.
Alleged perpetrator of the homicide in Hochwald SO deceased
February 28, 2024
The perpetrator allegedly responsible for the killing of a pensioner in Hochwald SO died at the beginning of January.
Warmest winter since records began – February out of control
February 28, 2024
The meteorological winter of 2023/24, which ended in February, was too warm and too wet.
Warmest winter since records began – February beats heat records
February 28, 2024
The meteorological winter of 2023/24, which ended in February, was too warm and too wet.
Parliament allocates millions to protect the EU’s external borders
February 28, 2024
According to the will of Parliament, Switzerland should continue to contribute financially to the protection of the Schengen external borders.
Friedman on the Berlinale: Anti-Semitic tendencies are becoming more radical
February 28, 2024
Publicist Michel Friedman has called for more dissent following comments critical of Israel during the Berlinale Gala.
Climate change leads to ever greater damage according to study
February 28, 2024
Climate change is causing more and more extreme weather events. According to a study, Asian countries and the USA are particularly affected.
Last generation temporarily blocks access to the National Council in Vienna
February 28, 2024
Climate activists from the Last Generation temporarily blocked access to the National Council in Vienna on Wednesday.
National Council wants to allow delivery of protective vests to Ukraine
February 28, 2024
The National Council wants to allow the export of protective equipment such as bulletproof vests and helmets for the civilian population to war zones such as Ukraine.
Still no majority among EU states for supply chain law
February 28, 2024
The planned EU supply chain law still does not have a sufficient majority among the member states.
More protection for garages against the termination of workshop contracts
February 28, 2024
Car garages and workshops in Switzerland are to be better protected against the termination of their dealer and workshop contracts.
National Council wants to ban interchange fees for debit cards
February 28, 2024
Interchange fees should no longer be charged when paying with debit cards. The National Council has adopted two motions calling for a ban on this fee.
Life on Earth could have originated from cosmic dust
February 28, 2024
Dust from space could have brought the ingredients for life to Earth. A new analysis using a computer model confirms this hypothesis.
68th Song Contest: Lyrics for German entry must be changed
February 28, 2024
Germany's ESC hopeful Isaak now has to tone down his song "Always On The Run" because the lyrics contain the word "shit".
Council of States orders report on asylum procedures in third countries
February 28, 2024
The Federal Council must draw up a report on asylum procedures and expulsions to third countries.
Report: Fierce scuffles over aid deliveries in the Gaza Strip
February 28, 2024
In view of the great need in the Gaza Strip, according to a US media report there have been fierce scuffles over aid supplies.
Victims of domestic violence no longer lose their residence status
February 28, 2024
Parliament provides better protection for foreign victims of domestic violence. Anyone who leaves a violent relationship will in future be considered a case of hardship and will no longer lose their residence status.
Army participates in European airworthiness program
February 28, 2024
The Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) wants to develop uniform training at European level for the personnel of national military airworthiness authorities.

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