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New cantonal constitution leads to a test in Valais
February 6, 2024
On March 3, Valais will decide whether it wants to adopt a new constitution. Changes to the electoral system are raising fears among the German-speaking minority in Upper Valais.
Man cannot remember alleged killing of wife
February 6, 2024
A 53-year-old man allegedly killed his wife in Emmenbrücke in June 2020. At the trial on Tuesday at Lucerne Criminal Court, he testified that she had provoked and beaten him before the crime.
UBS posts another loss in the fourth quarter
February 6, 2024
UBS once again posted a loss for the final quarter of 2023 due to the takeover of Credit Suisse, but achieved a record accounting profit for the year as a whole.
Fewer vacancies at major Swiss banks
February 6, 2024
The number of vacancies at the ten largest Swiss banks decreased slightly in January: a total of 906 jobs were still advertised, almost 0.
Housing also more expensive in 2024 – prices continue to rise in January
February 6, 2024
Housing will also become more expensive in the new year. This applies to rental apartments and residential property.
Novartis continues shopping spree with Morphosys takeover
February 6, 2024
Even after the numerous takeovers in 2023, the pharmaceutical group Novartis' appetite for additional acquisitions is not yet satiated.
UBS wants to massively reduce costs by 2026
February 6, 2024
UBS has set itself ambitious targets as part of the integration of Credit Suisse.
Zurich Airport wants less retail space in the “Circle”
February 6, 2024
Zurich Airport no longer wants to see its service center "The Circle" as a shopping mall: "We have come to the conclusion that we want to move away from the image of the Circle as a major retail destination," said Head of Real Estate Lydia Naef.
Novartis strengthens cancer pipeline with Morphosys acquisition
February 6, 2024
The pharmaceuticals group Novartis is continuing its previous year's shopping spree undeterred.
Man must answer for murder of wife in Lucerne
February 6, 2024
A 53-year-old man from Serbia must answer to the Lucerne Criminal Court today (Tuesday) for the alleged murder of his wife.
Significantly fewer Swiss consumers are planning to buy a smartphone
February 5, 2024
In view of rising rents, higher health insurance premiums and the continuing presence of inflation, Mr.
President Viola Amherd visits Estonia
February 5, 2024
President Viola Amherd began her trip to Estonia on Monday with a visit to the NATO Center of Excellence for Cyber Defence in Tallinn.
Azerbaijani ambassador summoned to Bern
February 5, 2024
The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs summoned the Azerbaijani ambassador to Bern on Monday.
Cantons with varying degrees of success in wolf hunting
February 5, 2024
Against the backdrop of regulated wolf hunting, representatives of the cantons took stock on Monday.
Wallis shoots 27 wolves and had 34 in his sights
February 5, 2024
Between December 1st and the end of January, gamekeepers and hunters in Valais shot 27 wolves.
Social spending in Switzerland fell by two percent in 2022
February 5, 2024
Social spending in Switzerland fell by two percent in 2022 compared to the previous year.
62-year-old female driver dies in head-on collision in Valais
February 5, 2024
A traffic accident occurred on the Route de Poutafontâna in Grône VS on Monday morning.
Food waste as pig feed does not affect meat
February 5, 2024
Feeding pigs with food waste has no influence on meat quality. This was shown by researchers from Agroscope in a study.

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