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Strikes paralyze public transport in Germany
February 2, 2024
Buses and trains were canceled throughout Germany except for Bavaria on Friday due to a public transport strike.
National Council committee does not want a quota system for proposals
February 2, 2024
Members of the National Council should not be allowed to submit only a certain number of initiatives per term of office.
Lausanne hotel management school closed due to measles outbreak
February 2, 2024
The campus of the Lausanne School of Hotel Management (EHL) will remain closed until February 18 due to several cases of measles infection.
National Council committee against reform of asylum practice for Afghan women
February 2, 2024
The Federal Council should not reverse the new asylum practice introduced by the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) in the summer of 2023 with regard to Afghan women.
Boulder crashes onto highway in Vaud
February 2, 2024
A large rockslide occurred in Corsier-sur-Vevey VD on Friday morning. No one was injured, but some roads were blocked.
“Funiculaire” in Fribourg has been running on wastewater for 125 years
February 2, 2024
It is the last water ballast lift in Switzerland - and it has been in existence for exactly 125 years: The "Funiculaire" in the city of Fribourg is powered by waste water as a special case.
Parties argue over army budget after liquidity bottlenecks
February 2, 2024
Following the discovery of liquidity gaps in the army, the SP wants to have the matter investigated and suspend further expenditure until then.
New car registrations fall in January for the first time in a long time
February 2, 2024
Fewer cars were registered in Switzerland in January 2024 than in the same month last year.
Preliminary investigation against members of the Bishops’ Conference concluded
February 2, 2024
The preliminary investigation into the allegations of abuse against members of the Swiss Bishops' Conference has been concluded.
One M smaller: Migros divests several subsidiaries
February 2, 2024
The "orange giant" is slimming down: the retail group Migros wants to free itself from its complicated structures and become leaner.
Swisslos expects 400,000 players to win the 42 million jackpot
February 2, 2024
Hundreds of thousands are hoping for a "six in the lottery" on Saturday. Swisslos is expecting around 400,000 players to try and win the lottery jackpot of 42 million francs.
24 cantons support the negotiating mandate with the EU
February 2, 2024
A large majority of the cantons support the Federal Council's negotiating mandate with the EU.
Coalition agrees: cannabis legalization in Germany on 1 April
February 2, 2024
After a long struggle, the three government partners in Germany have agreed on the final details for the legalization of cannabis.
Two employees of Swiss aid organization killed in Ukraine
February 2, 2024
Two employees of the aid organization of the Protestant Reformed Church (Heks) lost their lives in Ukraine on Thursday.
SP wants army finances scrutinized and demands transparency
February 2, 2024
Following the revelation of liquidity gaps in the army, the SP is calling for several investigations into the matter.
No investigation after the discovery of a dead wolf in Valais
February 2, 2024
A wolf was found dead near Simplon Dorf in Upper Valais on January 13. The Valais wildlife authority did not provide any information on the circumstances of the animal's death.
Zurich city police must state nationalities in reports
February 2, 2024
Following a decision by the public prosecutor's office, the Zurich city police must state the nationalities of perpetrators in their reports.
Migros aims to sell the Hotelplan Group as a whole
February 2, 2024
Ideally, Migros wants to sell the Hotelplan Group in one piece. However, Migros Head of Retail Michel Gruber did not rule out a partial sale, as he said at a media event on Friday (today).

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