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National Cultural Dialogue recommends sustainable cultural promotion
November 25, 2024
The National Cultural Dialogue has adopted four recommendations on how culture can reduce its ecological footprint.
Cum-ex architect Berger also convicted in Wiesbaden
November 25, 2024
The tax lawyer Hanno Berger, who is considered the driving force behind the cum-ex tax scandal, has already been convicted by the Bonn Regional Court.
Former scandalous author Urs Allemann dead at 76
November 25, 2024
The author Urs Allemann is dead. According to his widow, he died on Sunday at the age of 76, as announced by the Literaturhaus Wien on Monday.
Researchers document the impact of agricultural practices
November 25, 2024
Swiss researchers have analyzed data from over 1,200 studies on the effects of agricultural practices on biodiversity indicators.
The trail of money: Guide against human trafficking
November 25, 2024
With annual profits of 236 billion dollars, human trafficking is one of the most profitable branches of organized crime.
Report: Iran wants to reduce tensions with EU states
November 25, 2024
According to a report, Iran's government intends to pursue a course of rapprochement at a meeting with representatives of EU states planned for Friday.
Immunity of Bernese government councillor Schnegg will not be lifted
November 25, 2024
The Bernese cantonal parliament did not lift the immunity of government councillor Pierre Alain Schnegg (SVP) on Monday.
Levin Westermann wins the Basel Poetry Prize 2025
November 25, 2024
The Basel Poetry Prize 2025 goes to the poet Levin Westermann. This was announced by the organizers on Monday.
Tourist boat carrying 45 people sinks in the Red Sea
November 25, 2024
A boat has sunk off the Egyptian coast in the Red Sea with 45 people on board, including around 30 tourists from various countries.
Woman seriously injured by partner in Le Locle NE
November 25, 2024
A 45-year-old man has seriously injured his 33-year-old partner with a pointed weapon in Le Locle NE.
Drug dealers in Solothurn sentenced to long prison terms
November 25, 2024
Two drug dealers have been sentenced to several years' imprisonment in Solothurn.
Fewer HIV cases again in 2023 after increase during pandemic
November 25, 2024
After an increase in infections with the AIDS virus during the pandemic, there were fewer cases in Switzerland again in 2023.
Federal government wants to tackle the causes of violence against women
November 25, 2024
Over the next few years, the federal government intends to take action against gender-based violence in three main areas: Combating the causes, further education and protection against sexualized violence.
Adolf Krischanitz hands over his archive to four institutions
November 25, 2024
The Austrian architect Adolf Krischanitz donates his extensive archive to the Architekturzentrum Wien (AzW), the Austrian Museum of Applied Arts (MAK), the Archiv der Zeitgenossen in Krems and the gta-Archiv at ETH Zurich.
General wage increase in the construction industry
November 25, 2024
The social partners in the construction industry have agreed on a general wage increase of 1.
Canton Schwyz survives hacker attack without losses
November 25, 2024
The website of the canton of Schwyz is functional again after the hacker attack on Sunday.
Greco recommends Switzerland take measures against corruption risks
November 25, 2024
Switzerland receives good marks from the Greco Group of States for avoiding corruption risks among high-ranking officials.
Aargau National Councillor Riniker about to be elected Switzerland’s highest-ranking woman
November 25, 2024
Aargau security politician Maja Riniker (FDP) is expected to be elected President of the National Council on December 2.

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