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Human Rights Court rejects complaint by Tariq Ramadan
February 1, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights has rejected an appeal by Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan.
Ukrainian head of government thanks EU for new aid
February 1, 2024
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has thanked the European Union for granting new financial aid amounting to 50 billion euros (around 46.
The University of Bern dissolves the Middle East Institute
February 1, 2024
The University of Bern is dissolving the Middle East Institute in its current form.
77-year-old hiker killed in an accident on the Sunnighorn BE
February 1, 2024
A 77-year-old hiker had a fatal accident on the Sunnighorn near Wimmis BE on Wednesday afternoon.
Few Swiss spend their retirement savings on real estate
February 1, 2024
Few Swiss people touch their pension assets to buy an apartment or a house. This is the result of an analysis published by insurer Axa on Thursday.
Grand Prix Art 2024 for art education, timber construction and painting
February 1, 2024
The Grand Prix Art / Prix Meret Oppenheim 2024 goes to the art mediator Jacqueline Burckhardt, the architecture duo Marianne Burkhalter and Christian Sumi and the painter Valérie Favre.
Nestlé used unauthorized cleaning processes at Henniez
February 1, 2024
Following the revelations in France, Nestlé has admitted that it also used unauthorized filtration processes for Henniez mineral water in Switzerland.
Orban gives up blockade – EU decides on new Ukraine aid
February 1, 2024
Hungarian head of government Viktor Orban has given up his blockade of EU plans for new aid for Ukraine.
Industrial hall near Sirnach TG is on fire
February 1, 2024
A fire broke out in an industrial building between Sirnach TG and Wil SG on Thursday morning.
One in six people in Switzerland suffer racial discrimination
February 1, 2024
According to a survey, one in six people living in Switzerland has been racially discriminated against in the last five years.
Pierre Maudet acquitted in court
February 1, 2024
Geneva State Councillor Pierre Maudet was acquitted by the police court on Thursday.
Scholz urges EU partners to increase arms deliveries to Ukraine
February 1, 2024
At the start of the EU summit in Brussels, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz once again called on the other member states to increase their arms deliveries to Ukraine.
Prices on the real estate market continue to rise
February 1, 2024
Whether you rent, own or live in a second home, a roof over your head is becoming increasingly expensive.
Tusk: Orban’s position threatens EU security
February 1, 2024
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has sharply criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's blockade of the EU's planned aid to Ukraine.
Two 18-year-olds arrested after farm fire in Bottens VD
February 1, 2024
Arsonists may have been at work in the devastating farm fire in Bottens VD in December.
Federal Council wants financial incentives for efficient asylum enforcement
February 1, 2024
The Federal Council is in favor of a cost brake in the asylum system. It is proposing a Yes to a motion calling for financial incentives for efficient asylum enforcement and the application of the legally enshrined malus system for lump-sum payments to the cantons.
Swiss foundry industry closes 2023 below previous year
February 1, 2024
The Swiss foundry industry produced less in 2023 than in the previous year. The industry does not expect a recovery until the end of 2024.
Federal Council wants action plan against racism and anti-Semitism
February 1, 2024
The Federal Council wants to work with the cantons to develop a strategy and an action plan against racism and anti-Semitism.

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