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Habeck campaigns for state aid for the solar industry
February 26, 2024
Following the announcement by Thun-based solar manufacturer Meyer Burger that it would close a plant in Saxony if necessary, German Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) is insisting on state aid for the solar industry in Germany.
Dana Grigorcea and Simone Meier: on the trail of art through writing
February 26, 2024
The two Zurich-based authors Dana Grigorcea and Simone Meier have each written their new books about the biographer of Constantin Brancusi and the posthumous manager of Vincent van Gogh.
New findings could improve treatment after stroke
February 26, 2024
Successful recovery after a stroke depends on bridges to neighboring blood vessels.
UN Human Rights Council meets in times of “seismic global shocks”
February 26, 2024
Wars, conflicts and tensions were the focus of the opening of the spring session of the UN Human Rights Council on Monday.
Uninhabited farmhouse burnt down in the canton of Vaud
February 26, 2024
A farm in Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne in the canton of Vaud burned down on Sunday. The building was uninhabited and unoccupied, but contained agricultural equipment and old straw.
Frauenfeld: Defendant in “cold case” denies all guilt
February 26, 2024
Two men who allegedly killed a 27-year-old man a good 16 years ago were questioned at the Frauenfeld TG district court on Monday morning.
Highly endowed Leenards Prize for antibiotics and dementia researcher
February 26, 2024
On Monday, the Fondation Leenaards awarded two science prizes with a total value of almost 1.
Guterres: Military offensive in Rafah would be a nail in the coffin for aid programs
February 26, 2024
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has once again issued an urgent warning against an Israeli offensive in the city of Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip.
Protests against new “Myride” tariff system
February 26, 2024
Consumer, transport and aid organizations are protesting against the new "Myride" fare and ticket system for public transport.
TX Group talks with real estate companies about print shop locations
February 26, 2024
The TX Group's review of its real estate strategy is entering the next phase. According to a press release issued on Monday, it is evaluating the bundling of properties in a separate company and examining forms of cooperation with real estate companies.
“Cold case” before Frauenfeld district court after 16 years
February 26, 2024
More than 16 years after a homicide, the two alleged perpetrators stand before the district court of Frauenfeld TG today, Monday.
Councillors discuss CO2 law, rail expansion and tobacco advertising
February 26, 2024
Expansion of rail infrastructure, revision of the CO2 Act, aid in Ukraine and a ban on tobacco advertising: Parliament is discussing weighty bills in the spring session starting today, Monday.
“Perfidious perpetrator-victim reversal” in the Gaza case – criticism of Berlinale gala
February 25, 2024
Following the comments made by several filmmakers about the Middle East war at the Berlinale Gala, Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU) has strongly criticized the event.
According to Kiev, Russians shoot seven Ukrainian prisoners of war
February 25, 2024
According to official reports from Kiev, Russian troops are said to have shot seven Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Swiss woman injured in traffic accident in Tanzania -25 dead
February 25, 2024
At least 25 people have been killed in a serious traffic accident in Tanzania. A further 21 people were injured on Saturday, according to the authorities in the East African country.
25 people killed in road accident in Tanzania
February 25, 2024
At least 25 people have been killed in a serious traffic accident in Tanzania. A further 21 people were injured on Saturday, according to the authorities in the East African country.
Selensky hopes for peace summit in Switzerland in spring
February 25, 2024
Ukraine is hoping for a peace summit organized by Switzerland as early as this spring.
52 people evacuated due to fire in Yverdon-les-Bains VD
February 25, 2024
52 people and several pets were evacuated in the night to Sunday due to a house fire in Yverdon-les-Bains VD.

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