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4.1 kilograms of hashish smuggled across Lake Geneva
February 28, 2024
Swiss customs authorities have uncovered a drug smuggling operation on Lake Geneva.
Swiss Signa companies receive more time for debt restructuring moratorium
February 28, 2024
Two Swiss companies of the struggling Signa empire have received a provisional extension of their debt restructuring moratorium.
Long-term operation of Leibstadt nuclear power plant under fire
February 28, 2024
Supported by environmental and anti-nuclear organizations, residents living near the Leibstadt AG nuclear power plant are demanding an international environmental impact assessment prior to its long-term operation.
Selenskyj arrives in Albania for a visit
February 28, 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has arrived in Albania for a visit. "Today I am working in Tirana.
The aorta is classified as an organ
February 28, 2024
Medical honor for the aorta: The aorta is now considered an independent human organ.
Cryptos are increasingly being misused for criminal purposes
February 28, 2024
Cryptocurrencies are being misused for illegal purposes. These range from theft and fraud to transnational crime such as money laundering and terrorist financing, as reported by the Federal Office of Police (Fedpol) on Wednesday.
Two allegedly poor Bernese accused of million-dollar fraud
February 28, 2024
A 75-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman from Bern have to answer to the courts for fraud amounting to around 17 million francs.
Formally imaginative and sometimes humorous films at FIFF
February 28, 2024
The 38th edition of the Fribourg International Film Festival (FIFF) has 100 films from 49 countries in its program.
Swiss economy expected to brighten – indicator turns around
February 28, 2024
Financial analysts' assessment of the Swiss economic outlook has turned around. The corresponding index has crossed the zero line and is now in positive territory.
Grass species recently discovered in Valais is “new species of the year”
February 28, 2024
The Swiss Systematics Society has chosen a grass species recently discovered in Val d'Anniviers VS as the "New Species of the Year 2024".
Council of States does not want to subject energy systems to the “Lex Koller”
February 28, 2024
Swiss hydropower plants, nuclear power plants and electricity and gas grids should not be subject to the "Lex Koller".
Two Bernese charged with multiple frauds involving millions of euros
February 28, 2024
A 75-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman - both living in the city of Bern - are alleged to have faked a life at subsistence level for years and committed fraud amounting to CHF 17 million.
Glarner Kantonalbank announces the death of its long-standing Chairman
February 28, 2024
Glarner Kantonalbank (GLKB) has announced the death of its long-standing Chairman of the Board of Directors, Martin Leutenegger.
Holcim proposes Michael H. McGarry as new member of the Board of Directors
February 28, 2024
Holcim proposes Michael H. McGarry for election to the Board of Directors. The election is to take place at the Annual General Meeting on May 8, 2024.
Hard work on ceasefire deal in Gaza war – Night at a glance
February 28, 2024
The international mediators in the Gaza war continue to work hard behind the scenes to achieve a temporary ceasefire and the release of hostages.
Why our calendar is not perfect despite leap years
February 28, 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.
Ophthalmology group Alcon grows profitably and increases dividend
February 27, 2024
The US company Alcon, which specializes in ophthalmology and is listed on the Swiss stock exchange, was set for growth in 2023.
Zurich CEO Greco wants to remain in office until at least the end of 2025
February 27, 2024
The Zurich Group closed the 2023 financial year with a historic operating profit.

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