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Switzerland takes part in UN Environment Assembly in Kenya
February 14, 2024
The Director of the Federal Office for the Environment, Katrin Schneeberger, will represent Switzerland at the United Nations Environment Assembly.
Federal Council wants to standardize the calculation of time limits
February 14, 2024
The calculation of deadlines in the Swiss legal system is to be standardized. If an A Mail Plus letter announcing a deadline lands in the letterbox on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, the deadline should only run from the following working day.
Nouvelle Vague is back with a new album after the death of co-founder
February 14, 2024
Following the death of co-founder Olivier Libaux, the French band Nouvelle Vague is back.
The seven Swiss contributions at the Berlinale
February 14, 2024
The 74th Berlin International Film Festival, or Berlinale for short, begins on Thursday.
Pilot injured in helicopter crash in Valais
February 14, 2024
A helicopter crashed early Wednesday morning in the Niouc area of Val d'Anniviers in Valais.
Federal Council wants to continue paying for WEF protection and send soldiers
February 14, 2024
The Federal Council wants to continue to support the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos GR in the coming years.
Electric cars consume less and less electricity
February 14, 2024
The power consumption of electric cars has fallen in recent years. Car manufacturers are increasingly offering smaller, more efficient models.
Rega will be called out on 21,000 missions in 2023
February 14, 2024
Swiss Air-Rescue (Rega) flew 21,000 missions in 2023. On average, its crews helped 37 patients per day.
Juncker: No quick fixes in EU negotiations with Ukraine
February 14, 2024
Former EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is skeptical about the planned EU accession negotiations with Ukraine.
Give roses with a clear conscience on Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2024
Around ninety percent of cut flowers sold in Switzerland are imported - including roses for Valentine's Day.
Supreme Police Commander does not recognize collective punishment
February 14, 2024
The head of the Swiss police commanders, Mark Burkhard, has spoken out against the concept of collective punishment at football matches.
Monster parade closes Lucerne Carnival
February 13, 2024
On Tuesday evening, over 80 Guggenmusigen got the carnival revellers in the mood for the end of the "rüüdige Fasnachtstage" at the Monstercorso in Lucerne.
Signa Prime launches sale of luxury properties in Vienna
February 13, 2024
Signa Prime Selection, part of René Benko's insolvent Signa Group, is starting to sell off luxury assets in Vienna and Innsbruck.
Franc falls to 3-month low against the dollar after inflation data
February 13, 2024
Following the announcement of inflation data in Switzerland and the USA, the Swiss franc fell significantly against the main currencies, the US dollar and the euro.
Further support for the Federal Council’s EU negotiation plans
February 13, 2024
The Federal Council has received further support for the planned negotiations on Switzerland's relations with the EU.
Round table presents over 30 measures to combat housing shortage
February 13, 2024
More apartments are to be built in Switzerland, especially affordable ones. This is the aim of an action plan with over thirty measures.
Three dead after protests in Senegal – internet blocks and demonstration ban
February 13, 2024
Following deadly protests against the postponement of the presidential election in Senegal, the authorities in the West African country have banned demonstrations planned for Tuesday and switched off the mobile internet.
Asbestos victims: Switzerland must pay compensation to surviving dependents
February 13, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights has once again found Switzerland guilty of violating the right to a fair trial in an asbestos case.

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