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SVP criticizes political leadership of Defence Minister Amherd
February 27, 2024
The SVP identifies a leadership problem in the Department of Defense. The Federal Councillor responsible, Viola Amherd, has looked the other way on several occasions.
Young man recovered dead from the Aare in Solothurn
February 27, 2024
A lifeless person was rescued from the River Aare near the Röti bridge in the town of Solothurn on Sunday lunchtime.
Debate about Berlinale continues – warning against “symbolic politics”
February 27, 2024
Politicians and the cultural sector in Germany continue to debate the right way to deal with the issue following anti-Israel statements made during the closing gala of the Berlinale.
Rösti encourages car industry to develop sustainable models
February 27, 2024
Federal Councillor Albert Rösti opened the 91st International Motor Show in Geneva on Tuesday.
Covid-19 nasal spray more effective than mRNA vaccination according to study
February 27, 2024
A nasal spray for vaccination against Covid-19 has proven to be clearly more effective in animal experiments than the mRNA vaccines administered in muscles.
Rösti encourages car industry to search for sustainable solutions
February 27, 2024
Federal Councillor Albert Rösti opened the 91st International Motor Show in Geneva on Tuesday.
Berlinale scandal: Minister of Justice threatens consequences
February 27, 2024
Following the scandal over anti-Semitic remarks at the Berlinale, German Justice Minister Marco Buschmann has threatened criminal prosecution.
Frauenfeld court must rely on circumstantial evidence in murder trial
February 27, 2024
In the trial for a homicide in the district court of Frauenfeld TG, the battle for the persuasiveness of the indictment continued on Tuesday.
Russian Defense Minister: further terrain gains
February 27, 2024
Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has spoken of the capture of several towns in eastern Ukraine.
Scholz contradicts Macron: no ground troops in Ukraine
February 27, 2024
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has categorically ruled out the deployment of ground troops from NATO countries in the war in Ukraine.
Volksbühne director and regular guest in Zurich Pollesch dies
February 27, 2024
He knew the Berlin Volksbühne better than almost anyone else when he took over the management of the theater: Now artistic director René Pollesch has died at the age of 61.
UN: Israel holds up convoy with patients for seven hours
February 27, 2024
The UN emergency aid office OCHA has accused the Israeli military of holding up an ambulance convoy with 24 evacuated patients for seven hours.
The brain reacts more strongly to live music than to recordings
February 27, 2024
Live music triggers more emotions than music from a CD. In various regions of the brain that are important for processing emotions, Zurich researchers measured a significantly higher level of activity with live music compared to recorded music.
Switzerland investigates its role in the Félicien Kabuga case
February 27, 2024
The Federal Council will commission a report on Switzerland's role in the Félicien Kabuga case.
Mildest February since measurements began in 1864 with 4.9 degrees above average
February 27, 2024
The end of February was clearly the mildest February since measurements began in 1864, with a temperature surplus of 4.
Recognizing potential for novel foods earlier
February 27, 2024
In Switzerland, the potential of novel foods is to be recognized earlier. Parliament wants tests to be carried out at an early stage with this aim in mind.
National Council votes against new whistleblower bill
February 27, 2024
Switzerland is not making a new attempt to improve the protection of whistleblowers.
Parliament is in favor of adopting EU decisions on plant protection
February 27, 2024
Switzerland should directly adopt EU authorization decisions on plant protection products.

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