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UN needs billions for Sudan aid
February 7, 2024
The United Nations needs significantly more money to combat the suffering in Sudan.
Unemployment rate rises in January – normalization continues
February 7, 2024
The number of unemployed people in Switzerland rose in January. This is mainly due to seasonal factors, but the weakening economy is also increasingly playing a role.
Canton of Bern wants to be able to pass urgent laws
February 7, 2024
The canton of Bern wants to be able to pass urgent laws in future. This means that requirements that cannot be delayed can be implemented immediately.
The Lucerne Civil Defense is to receive a new training center
February 7, 2024
The canton of Lucerne wants to partially rebuild and renovate its 50-year-old civil protection training center in Sempach.
KOF survey shows a further deterioration in the business situation
February 7, 2024
The business situation for companies in Switzerland continued to deteriorate at the start of the new year.
Amag takes over the VW and Skoda business from Franz AG
February 7, 2024
The Amag Group is taking over Franz AG's garage business for Skoda and VW private and commercial vehicles in the greater Zurich area.
Unemployment rate rises significantly in January
February 7, 2024
The number of unemployed people in Switzerland rose significantly in January. The rate now stands at 2.
Unemployment rate increased in January
February 7, 2024
The unemployment rate in Switzerland rose to 2.5% in January, as announced by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) on Wednesday.
Holcim acquires German company for green roof systems
February 7, 2024
Holcim is making an acquisition in the green roof sector. The Swiss building materials manufacturer is acquiring Zinco, a "leading provider of advanced green roof systems" based in Germany with global subsidiaries in Europe, Asia and North and South America.
UN presents financial requirements for aid in Sudan
February 7, 2024
In Sudan, government troops and the RSF militia have been fighting for power in the north-east African country since April last year.
Sirens will be tested in Switzerland on Wednesday
February 7, 2024
Sirens will be tested throughout Switzerland today, Wednesday. Around 5000 sirens will sound at 1.
Verdi warning strike started at Lufthansa – hundreds of flight cancellations
February 7, 2024
The announced warning strike by Lufthansa ground staff began overnight. This was confirmed on Wednesday morning by a spokesperson for the German trade union Verdi at Frankfurt Airport.
Piccard wants to fly around the world in nine days in a hydrogen plane
February 7, 2024
Solar pioneer Bertrand Piccard wants to do it again: After flying around the world in a solar-powered plane seven years ago, the Swiss man wants to jet around the world again in 2028 - this time in a hydrogen-powered plane and in nine days.
Amherd speaks in Estonia about the war in Ukraine, defense and the EU
February 6, 2024
On the second day of her visit to Estonia, President Viola Amherd met with President Alar Karis, Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur and Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.
EU agreement on tougher measures against violence against women
February 6, 2024
Sexual and domestic violence are to be punished more severely in the EU in future.
Four of ten escapees from Granges VS education center caught
February 6, 2024
Following the escape of ten young people from the closed Pramont educational center in Granges VS, four escapees aged between 17 and 24 were caught and arrested by Tuesday.
Viola Amherd exchanges views with Estonian defense minister
February 6, 2024
President Viola Amherd met President Alar Karis and Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur on the second day of her visit to Estonia.
Off-road vehicle drives into the terrace of a restaurant in Lugano
February 6, 2024
A 65-year-old Italian man drove into the outside area of a restaurant on the Riva Vincenzo Vela in Lugano shortly before 3 p.

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