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25 Leopard tanks leave eastern Switzerland for Germany
January 30, 2024
On Tuesday, the first Leopard 2 main battle tanks were transported from eastern Switzerland to Germany.
National Council committee leaves question of voting form open
January 30, 2024
The Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council (FAC-N) has left open the question of whether only a majority of the people or also a majority of the cantons should be required at the end of the EU negotiations.
Growing dissatisfaction in the Swiss agricultural sector
January 30, 2024
Dissatisfaction has been growing in the Swiss agricultural sector for several months.
Swiss hotels also with more guests in December
January 30, 2024
According to an initial estimate, the Swiss hotel industry once again accommodated more guests in December.
National Council Committee welcomes draft EU negotiating mandate
January 30, 2024
Switzerland should soon begin negotiations with the EU on the future of bilateral relations.
Swiss climate activists want to keep sticking to the streets
January 30, 2024
Environmental activists in Switzerland want to continue taking to the streets - in contrast to the so-called Last Generation in Germany.
Federal Criminal Police to provide increased support to the Office of the Attorney General
January 30, 2024
The Federal Criminal Police should increasingly support the Office of the Attorney General in the investigation of criminal offenses.
Supervisory Commission reprimands Federal Council for lack of transparency
January 30, 2024
The Federal Council did not provide enough transparent information during the inspections for the evaluation process for the new fighter jets and the procurement of Covid protective masks.
Former Burgtheater director Achim Benning dies
January 30, 2024
Achim Benning, a former director of Vienna's Burgtheater and patron of authors such as Vaclav Havel, is dead.
Researchers develop artificial muscles for robots and prostheses
January 30, 2024
Zurich researchers have improved artificial muscles for robots. They require a lower electrical voltage than previous models, as the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zurich) wrote in a press release on Tuesday.
Initiative aims to regulate wolves, bears, lynx and birds of prey
January 30, 2024
Wolves, but also bears, lynxes and birds of prey should be allowed to be hunted. This is intended to regulate the populations and prevent the uncontrolled proliferation of these animal species.
Animal welfare organizations condemn proactive killing of wolves
January 30, 2024
Several animal welfare organizations condemn the proactive, anticipatory killing of wolves.
Ticino prisons reach their limits
January 30, 2024
The prisons in Ticino are full. An emergency plan provides for seven additional places in Lugano and Mendrisio, after which the southern canton will have to switch to prisons in other cantons.
Swiss literature: New publications in February 2024
January 30, 2024
Prose, spoken word, essays and poetry by Swiss authors and writers who live in Switzerland: The Keystone-SDA news agency has selected new works that will provide food for thought in February.
Swiss personnel service provider with mixed annual results for 2023
January 30, 2024
Swiss personnel service providers can look back on a mixed year in 2023. While the labor shortage caused the temporary business to shrink, the permanent market grew.
Sharp price increase for streaming services in Switzerland
January 30, 2024
The streaming services offered in Switzerland around Netflix and Co. have increased their subscription prices, in some cases massively, in recent years.
UBS economists expect “anemic” economic growth
January 30, 2024
According to UBS, the Swiss economy is unlikely to reach its full potential in the coming months.
KOF Barometer shows ray of hope for Swiss economy
January 30, 2024
The environment for the Swiss economy is somewhat friendlier again. The KOF Economic Barometer also improved in January following the rise in the two previous months.

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