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Federal Councillor Jans wishes those affected by the hostage-taking “strength and courage”
February 9, 2024
Federal Councillor Beat Jans has commented on the hostage-taking on a regional train in the canton of Vaud on Thursday evening.
Foundation stone laid for “berlin modern” museum
February 9, 2024
The foundation stone has been laid on what is currently Germany's most expensive cultural construction site.
“Father of the Young Wild Ones” – painter Hödicke died
February 9, 2024
The German painter Karl Horst (K.H.) Hödicke, also known as the "Father of the Young Wild Ones", is dead.
Asset imbalance remained unchanged in the pandemic year 2020
February 9, 2024
Wealth inequality in Switzerland remained largely unchanged in 2020, the year of the pandemic.
High-wire artist Freddy Nock is not the victim of a violent crime
February 9, 2024
According to the investigations to date, the Aargau public prosecutor's office does not believe that a violent crime has been committed in connection with the death of Swiss high-wire artist Freddy Nock.
Vaud police do not believe hostage-taking was an act of terrorism
February 9, 2024
Following the hostage-taking on a regional train in the canton of Vaud on Thursday evening, the police are not assuming that it was a terrorist act.
Left party submits referendum against tax reform in Ticino
February 9, 2024
An alliance of left-wing parties and trade unions submitted a referendum against the cantonal tax reform in Bellinzona on Friday.
Swiss cancels planned Rotterdam flights
February 9, 2024
Swiss will not be flying to Rotterdam after all. The flights from Zurich originally planned from February 23 have been canceled without replacement for the time being.
Swiss still rely heavily on classic vacation destinations
February 9, 2024
Switzerland is a country with tradition. This is also reflected in travel behavior.
Tunnels worth millions to relieve Zug and Unterägeri of traffic
February 9, 2024
Two tunnels are to relieve the town of Zug and Unterägeri of through traffic. On March 3, voters will decide on the two major projects, which together will cost over one billion Swiss francs.
Geneva decides again on huge urban development project
February 9, 2024
In Geneva, the gigantic Praille-Acacias-Vernets (PAV) urban development project will be put to the ballot box again on March 3.
Geneva votes on lower hurdles for initiatives
February 9, 2024
On March 3, the people of Geneva will decide whether they want to reduce the number of signatures required for cantonal initiatives and referendums.
Rail traffic remains interrupted for longer near Weinfelden TG
February 9, 2024
Rail traffic on the line between Weinfelden TG and Kreuzlingen TG has been interrupted near Kehlhof since Thursday afternoon.
Public transport association director in favor of more ticket tolerance – but only on trains
February 9, 2024
The Director of the Association of Public Transport (VöV) is in favor of more tolerance for ticket purchases shortly after departure - but only on trains.
Hostage-taking on a train: MK of the Vaudois police
February 8, 2024
The Vaud cantonal police and the public prosecutor's office hold a media conference on the hostage-taking on a regional train in Yverdon at 11.
Rail traffic interrupted near Weinfelden TG
February 8, 2024
Rail traffic was interrupted on Thursday afternoon near Kehlhof on the line between Weinfelden TG and Kreuzlingen.
Rail traffic near Weinfelden interrupted due to landslide
February 8, 2024
Rail traffic was interrupted on Thursday afternoon near Kehlhof on the line between Weinfelden TG and Kreuzlingen.
World-famous high-wire artist Freddy Nock is dead
February 8, 2024
The Swiss high-wire artist Freddy Nock has died at the age of 59. This was confirmed by the Aargau cantonal police on request.

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