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Private distilleries to receive licenses again
February 26, 2024
Small producers of distilled water are to be granted a license for their home distilleries again in order to preserve tradition in Switzerland.
Switzerland condemns use of chemical weapons in Syria
February 26, 2024
Switzerland has condemned the use of chemical weapons in Syria. In a recently published report, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) blamed the terrorist organization Islamic State (IS) for such a use in Marea in northern Syria in 2015.
“One-sided positioning” – uproar over criticism of Israel at Berlinale
February 26, 2024
Statements critical of Israel at the closing gala of the Berlinale have reignited the debate about how the cultural scene deals with the Middle East conflict.
Work on collapsed tunnel in Valais takes several months
February 26, 2024
The cantonal road through the partially collapsed tunnel near Riddes in the canton of Valais is expected to be open to traffic again at the end of June.
73-year-old prison inmate dies in cell in Orbe VD
February 26, 2024
An inmate has been found dead in the prison in Orbe VD. The 73-year-old Swiss man was alone in his cell.
Police arrest 38-year-old after killing in Maur ZH
February 26, 2024
The Zurich cantonal police have arrested a suspect following the death of a 71-year-old man in Maur ZH.
Technology planned for “Life” space mission discovers traces of life
February 26, 2024
According to a new study, the technology planned for the future "Life" space mission is suitable for discovering life-friendly planets.
Thurgau public prosecutor demands life imprisonment for murder
February 26, 2024
In the trial for a homicide from 2007, the public prosecutor demanded a life sentence for murder for both defendants at the Frauenfeld District Court on Monday.
Asthma medication also helps with food allergies, according to study
February 26, 2024
According to a new study, an asthma medication that has been used for years also protects people with food allergies from severe allergic reactions.
Scholz expects his government to continue until the 2025 election
February 26, 2024
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz assumes that his governing alliance of SPD, Greens and FDP will hold out until the end of the election period next fall despite all the problems and poor poll ratings.
Compensation issue becomes more important at Annual General Meetings
February 26, 2024
Executive remuneration will once again be the subject of much discussion at the 2024 AGMs.
Meierhans senses the population’s concerns about inflation
February 26, 2024
Price watchdog Stefan Meierhans once again received more reports from citizens in 2023 - 2775 in total.
Wrangling over fish, e-trade and dispute settlement at WTO meeting
February 26, 2024
The ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) began on Monday with a call for unity.
Ski tourer dies after falling over rock face near Grabserberg SG
February 26, 2024
A ski tourer slipped and fell over a rock face on Sunday while climbing Klein Fulfirst near Grabserberg SG.
City of Zurich pays out February wages twice
February 26, 2024
The city of Zurich has paid thousands of its employees their February salaries twice.
Cassis warns of negative dynamics in human rights worldwide
February 26, 2024
At the opening of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis called for a halt to the negative momentum in human rights in the world.
Reference interest rate likely to remain stable for the time being
February 26, 2024
Tenants in Switzerland can breathe a sigh of relief. In all probability, there will be no further increase in the mortgage reference interest rate in March.
Defendants deny involvement in crime in district court
February 26, 2024
On Monday morning, two men were questioned at the district court in Frauenfeld TG who allegedly killed a 27-year-old man around 16 years ago.

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