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Two young wolves shot in Ticino since December 1
February 5, 2024
The Ticino Office for Hunting and Fishing has had two young wolves shot since the beginning of December.
Champagne confiscated at the Italian-Swiss border
February 5, 2024
The Italian police have confiscated wines and champagne worth around 160,000 francs at the Swiss-Italian border in Chiavenna.
Foundation discontinues eye bank in Olten due to lack of funds
February 5, 2024
The Keradonum Foundation closed its bank for corneas in OIten at the end of 2023 due to a lack of funds.
Graubünden was able to carry out 20 of 44 planned wolf culls
February 5, 2024
The canton of Graubünden shot a total of 20 wolves between August 2023 and January 31 of this year.
Custodial sex offender does not receive escorted exits
February 5, 2024
A sex offender in custody is not granted escorted outings. The Federal Supreme Court has confirmed the Lucerne Cantonal Court's rejection of the application.
Federal government should exercise greater control over subsidies for elite sport
February 5, 2024
The Department of Defense wants to further strengthen the federal government's oversight of the allocation of subsidies for elite sport.
Fatal fire in Wiggen LU: Fire broke out in household waste
February 5, 2024
It is now clear why the farmhouse in Wiggen, Lucerne, went up in flames at the end of January and why three children lost their lives.
“Ferymont” tells the story of work and life in the vegetable field
February 5, 2024
"Ferymont" is the first novel by the young Swiss author Lorena Simmel, who lives in Berlin.
Lisa Mazzone remains the only candidate for the presidency of the Greens
February 5, 2024
Lisa Mazzone, former member of the Council of States in Geneva, is the only candidate to succeed Green Party President Balthasar Glättli (ZH).
Graubünden was able to carry out 20 of 44 approved wolf culls
February 5, 2024
The canton of Graubünden had shot a total of 20 wolves by January 31 of this year.
New head scanner can better detect multiple sclerosis
February 5, 2024
A new head scanner can detect multiple sclerosis earlier than previous methods. The scanner developed by researchers in Zurich can image the insulating layer of nerve cells that is damaged in the muscle disease.
The length of the airport runways is being debated in the canton of Zurich
February 5, 2024
The aircraft noise debate in the canton of Zurich has once again become much louder: On March 3, Zurich voters will decide whether two runways at Zurich Airport should be extended.
KOF employment indicator in positive territory despite decline
February 5, 2024
According to the KOF Swiss Economic Institute, employment prospects in Switzerland will remain good in the coming months, but a slight decline can be observed.
Freight train blocks the Olten-Bern line – SBB tow it away
February 5, 2024
Rail traffic on the Olten-Bern line has been restricted since Monday morning. According to SBB, the reason for this was a freight train blocking the line.
49-year-old man killed in Wattwil after an argument
February 5, 2024
A 49-year-old Swiss man was allegedly killed with a knife in his apartment in Wattwil SG on Sunday evening following an argument.
Train blocked on Olten-Bern line – rail traffic restricted
February 5, 2024
Rail traffic on the Olten-Bern line was restricted on Monday morning. According to SBB, this was due to a train blocking the line.
The Ticino cantonal parliament discusses the 2024 budget late
February 5, 2024
In Ticino, the budget for the current year has not yet been adopted. The sticking point of the 2024 cantonal budget is an extremely controversial savings package that drove several thousand people onto the streets in mid-January.
Swisspeace: Switzerland must continue funding UNRWA
February 5, 2024
According to the Swisspeace peace foundation, Switzerland should continue to fund the UN Palestinian Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).

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