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Anti-Semitic incidents rise by 68 percent in French-speaking Switzerland
February 14, 2024
Anti-Semitic incidents have increased by 68 percent in French-speaking Switzerland in the past year.
Putin: Biden election victory would be best for Russia
February 14, 2024
According to Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, a victory for Joe Biden in the US presidential election would be the best possible outcome for Russia.
Lotto jackpot stubbornly refused – 50 million awaits
February 14, 2024
The lottery jackpot was not hit on Wednesday either. Some people in Switzerland had hoped for 45.
Parties divided on payment framework for the army
February 14, 2024
The SP and the group Switzerland Without an Army (GsoA) have opposed the Federal Council's request for a total of almost CHF 26 billion for the army from 2025 to 2028.
Railroad line near Weinfelden open again from Saturday
February 14, 2024
The railroad line between Weinfelden TG and Kreuzlingen near Kehlhof has been interrupted since February 8.
First half of February with temperatures as usual in April
February 14, 2024
The first half of February was unusually warm in Switzerland. According to MeteoSwiss, the temperature in the period from February 1 to 13 was four to six degrees above the 1991 to 2000 norm.
Federal Council wants to curb spending due to rising debt
February 14, 2024
For the second time in a row, the federal government failed to comply with the debt brake in 2023.
Councils decide on the army’s resources and strategic direction
February 14, 2024
For the first time, the Federal Council is presenting Parliament with key figures on the strategic orientation of the armed forces for twelve years up to 2035.
Three times more requests for help from Ticino Winterhilfe
February 14, 2024
Winterhilfe Ticino has seen a sharp increase in applications for support compared to previous years.
Helicopter touches cable in Valais and crashes
February 14, 2024
A helicopter crashed during maintenance work early on Wednesday morning in the Niouc area of Val d'Anniviers in Valais.
Switzerland steps up prosecution of crimes under international law
February 14, 2024
Switzerland is stepping up the international prosecution of crimes against international law.
Man accused of exhibitionism leaves the center of Aargau
February 14, 2024
A 54-year-old man from the canton of Aargau, who is accused of multiple acts of exhibitionism by the Solothurn public prosecutor's office, has resigned from the Mitte Aargau party.
Confederation gets further into debt and takes new restructuring measures
February 14, 2024
For the second time in a row, the federal government has failed to comply with the debt brake in 2023.
There are likely to be no records on Valentine’s Day 2024
February 14, 2024
Roses, chocolates, sex toys: business is booming in many Swiss stores this Valentine's Day.
Top German politicians attack each other on Ash Wednesday
February 14, 2024
Leading politicians from almost all German parties used the political Ash Wednesday to make pithy statements and attacks on their respective political opponents.
Söder clearly rejects black-green coalition
February 14, 2024
The German CSU leader Markus Söder has clearly rejected the idea of the Greens joining the government after the next general election.
Electric trucks should also pay heavy vehicle charge
February 14, 2024
From 2031, electrically powered trucks will also have to pay a heavy vehicle charge in Switzerland.
Alleged murder in Binningen BL – suspect arrested
February 14, 2024
A person was found dead in Binningen BL on Tuesday evening. She was presumed to have been killed.

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