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32 wolves have been shot in Switzerland so far
January 25, 2024
Since the introduction of the revised Hunting and Protection Ordinance in December 2023, 32 wolves have been shot in Switzerland.
Signa investor sees hope for many creditors
January 24, 2024
Many creditors of the insolvent parts of the Signa Group could get off lightly, according to an important investor.
Composer Unsuk Chin honored with the Ernst von Siemens Music Prize
January 24, 2024
South Korean composer Unsuk Chin is currently Composer in Residence at the Basel Symphony Orchestra.
Armed robbery at petrol station in Ticino
January 24, 2024
A stranger robbed a petrol station in Lugano on Wednesday evening. He threatened the employee with a knife.
Prix de Soleure goes to “The Hearing” by Lisa Gerig
January 24, 2024
The documentary "The Hearing" by Lisa Gerig has won Switzerland's most prestigious film prize.
New temperature records for January at 1000 meters and higher
January 24, 2024
In many places, it has never been this warm at this altitude in January. According to MeteoSwiss, temperatures of up to 16 degrees were measured on Wednesday.
Almost all train connections to and from Germany are canceled
January 24, 2024
The fourth rail strike by the German train drivers' union GDL has brought long-distance and regional services to a standstill since Wednesday morning.
Defense lawyers demand acquittal in Lucerne jewelry robbery trial
January 24, 2024
In the trial for a jewelry robbery in Lucerne, the defence lawyers for the five alleged organizers and helpers demanded full or extensive acquittals on Wednesday.
Accused Thurgau cantonal veterinarian remains silent on the Hefenhofen case
January 24, 2024
The trial against the former Thurgau cantonal veterinarian and three of his former employees began in Frauenfeld on Wednesday.
Levels of natural groundwater reservoirs are falling worldwide
January 24, 2024
Levels in natural groundwater reservoirs around the world have been falling since 1980.
Funding programs for climate protection to start at the beginning of 2025
January 24, 2024
With the Climate Protection Act, voters approved funding programs worth CHF 3.2 billion.
Bernese government wants to revise its expenses regulations
January 24, 2024
On Wednesday, the Bern government council commissioned an amendment to its expenses regulations.
EU Parliament committee votes in favor of deregulation of genetic engineering
January 24, 2024
A majority of the European Parliament's Environment Committee has spoken out in favor of relaxed genetic engineering regulations in the EU.
Less arable land for new biodiversity areas
January 24, 2024
The Federal Council wants to take less arable land into account for new biodiversity areas than previously planned.
New Finma Director faces numerous challenges
January 24, 2024
After a long search process, the Financial Market Authority Finma has found a new director in Stefan Walter from the ECB.
Online round-the-clock reporting of cybercrime with ePolice
January 24, 2024
Due to the significant increase in cybercrime, the police are now offering those affected a platform for reporting crime around the clock.
Helvetic announces summer flight schedule with a new destination
January 24, 2024
The airline Helvetic is offering a total of seven destinations from Zurich and/or Bern for next summer.
Geneva Motor Show celebrates comeback in small format
January 24, 2024
The Geneva Motor Show is back, opening its doors at the end of February for the first time since 2019.

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