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“Bisons” star Maxime Valvini: From sound assistant to leading actor
February 8, 2024
In "Bisons", the new film by "Platzspitzbaby" director Pierre Monnard, Maxime Valvini plays a dairy farmer who resorts to unusual means to save the family farm.
New film from “Platzspitzbaby” director is an action drama
February 8, 2024
The new film by Pierre Monnard ("Platzspitzbaby") tells the story of a farmer's son.
Pedestrian hit and seriously injured by motorcyclist
February 8, 2024
A pedestrian has been hit and critically injured by a motorcyclist while crossing a pedestrian crossing in Ticino.
Swisscom earns more in 2023 – dividend at previous year’s level
February 8, 2024
Swisscom maintained its revenue last year and earned significantly more. The result is roughly in line with expectations.
Swiss Prime Site 2023 with less profit – operational improvements
February 8, 2024
The real estate group Swiss Prime Site once again performed well operationally in the past financial year.
Real estate bubble index slightly lower in the fourth quarter
February 8, 2024
The risk of a bubble on the Swiss real estate market decreased slightly in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Study: Redistribution of apartments could alleviate shortage
February 8, 2024
The demand for living space in Switzerland is rising steadily and rents are going up with it.
Study: Buying real estate will soon be cheaper than renting again
February 8, 2024
Empty and affordable apartments remain a rare commodity in Switzerland. At the moment, it is better to rent than to buy.
Swiss Prime Site with lower net profit in 2023
February 8, 2024
Swiss Prime Site performed well operationally in the past financial year. However, special factors had an impact on the result.
25,000 carnival revellers at the day watch in Lucerne
February 8, 2024
According to police estimates, 25,000 carnival enthusiasts took the opportunity to celebrate Lucerne's carnival kick-off early on Thursday morning.
Vaud Cantonal Bank posts record result in 2023 thanks to interest business
February 8, 2024
The Vaud Cantonal Bank (BCV) achieved a record result last year. Shareholders will therefore benefit from a higher dividend.
The Big Bang opens the Lucerne Carnival on time
February 8, 2024
At five o'clock sharp in the morning and at a relatively mild six degrees, the traditional big bang over the Lucerne lake basin opened the Lucerne Carnival on Thursday.
Record number of visitors to the Cailler Chocolate Museum in Broc FR
February 8, 2024
The Maison du Chocolat Cailler recorded a record number of visitors last year. Almost half a million people visited the chocolate museum in Broc FR, which opened in 2010 and is dedicated to the chocolate of the same name.
Part of the former “Acker” hotel in Wildhaus SG burnt down
February 7, 2024
Part of the former "Acker" hotel in Wildhaus SG burned down on Wednesday evening.
Swiss mountain railroads continue to perform well in winter
February 7, 2024
The winter season is still going well for Swiss mountain railroads. Due to the better snow conditions compared to the previous year and good weather conditions at the weekends in some cases, the number of guests had risen significantly by January, the Swiss Cableways Association announced on Wednesday.
Trade union sees warning strike at Lufthansa as a great success
February 7, 2024
Tens of thousands of disappointed passengers, hundreds of flight cancellations: the warning strike by ground staff at German airline Lufthansa has had a clear impact.
Around 99 percent of sirens in Switzerland sound perfectly
February 7, 2024
99% of the stationary sirens in Switzerland worked perfectly during the annual tests on Wednesday.
Basel-Stadt wants to be upgraded to full status in Bern
February 7, 2024
Basel-Stadt wants to campaign in Bern for an upgrade to full status with two seats in the small chamber.

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