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Around 3.6 million people in Switzerland commute to work
January 26, 2024
In 2022, around 3.6 million people in Switzerland commuted to work. Of these, 71% worked outside their municipality of residence, as the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) reported on Friday.
SBB wants to become more punctual in French-speaking Switzerland and Ticino
January 26, 2024
SBB passenger trains were just as punctual in 2023 as in the previous year. 92.5 percent of trains arrived on time.
More non-religious than Catholics in Switzerland for the first time
January 26, 2024
For the first time, there are more people with no religious affiliation in Switzerland than Catholics.
SGS with surprising change of CEO and new medium-term targets
January 26, 2024
The goods testing group SGS has surprised everyone with a change of CEO. The company also wants to restructure itself in order to achieve more profitable growth by 2027.
SGS with stable sales in 2023 – New medium-term targets
January 26, 2024
In addition to a surprising change in CEO, the goods testing and inspection group SGS has also presented its annual figures for 2023.
Survey shows majority in favor of initiative for a 13th AHV pension
January 26, 2024
If the initiative for a 13th AHV pension had been put to the vote in mid-January, two thirds of voters would have approved it, according to a survey.
Survey: European elections are almost as important as Bundestag elections
January 26, 2024
According to a survey, the European Parliament elections are almost as important to voters in Germany as the Bundestag elections.
SDC Deputy Director-General Studer leaves her post
January 25, 2024
Andrea Studer, Deputy Director of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), is leaving her post at the end of August.
Survey: Swiss population increasingly burdened by inflation
January 25, 2024
For two thirds of the Swiss population, the two-year rise in inflation is a burden, and for more than a quarter it is a major burden.
Federal Councillor Jans relies on cooperation with other EU states
January 25, 2024
Federal Councillor Beat Jans attended the meeting of EU interior ministers for the first time on Thursday.
Deborah Joyce Holman receives Prix Mobilière 2024
January 25, 2024
Basel-based artist Deborah Joyce Holman has been awarded the Prix Mobilière 2024.
Swiss camper killed: 13 years in prison for defendant
January 25, 2024
A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for killing a Swiss camper with a log on the banks of the Rhine in Jestetten in the far south of Baden-Württemberg.
Ticino breaks the 20-degree mark in Switzerland for the first time this year
January 25, 2024
The 20 degree mark has been broken for the first time this year in Switzerland, in Ticino.
Court sentences 39-year-old man for manslaughter in Jestetten (D)
January 25, 2024
On Thursday, the Waldshut-Tiengen Regional Court sentenced a 39-year-old man from Latvia to 13 years' imprisonment for manslaughter.
Signa Holding applies for amendment of the reorganization proceedings
January 25, 2024
The holding company of the insolvent real estate and retail group Signa will no longer be run by the current management.
Herisau textile finisher Cilander considers closing in the middle of the year
January 25, 2024
The Herisau-based textile company Cilander has announced that it is considering closing its three sites in Herisau, Flawil SG and Lützelflüh BE in August 2024.
Public prosecutor demands 18 months for Thurgau canton veterinarian
January 25, 2024
On the second day of the trial in the Hefenhofen animal welfare case, the public prosecutor and the plaintiffs made their pleas at the Frauenfeld District Court.
Ensi: Swiss nuclear power plant with 22 reportable incidents in 2023
January 25, 2024
According to the nuclear supervisory authority Ensi, a total of 22 incidents relevant to nuclear safety occurred at the three Swiss nuclear power plants Gösgen, Beznau I and Leibstadt last year.

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