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Three injured and three missing after fire in Wiggen LU
January 22, 2024
Three people were injured in a fire in Wiggen LU on Monday morning. Three other people were missing.
Horses communicate with researchers
January 22, 2024
Therapy horses can learn to communicate their own stress. This is shown by a pilot study conducted by Austrian and Swiss researchers and therapists.
Euroairport Basel closed for several hours after bomb threat
January 21, 2024
Euroairport Basel-Mulhouse was closed for several hours on Sunday following a bomb threat.
Train hits five horses in Graubünden – all animals dead
January 21, 2024
A Rhaetian Railway (RhB) train hit five horses near Madulain GR on Saturday evening.
Still no obligation to install photovoltaics in Liechtenstein
January 21, 2024
In the Principality of Liechtenstein, photovoltaics will still not be mandatory for new buildings.
City of Lucerne voters approve tax cut
January 21, 2024
The city of Lucerne can definitively reduce its taxes this year. On Sunday, voters clearly approved the 2024 budget with the tax rate reduction of one twentieth of a unit to 1.
Euroairport reopens after bomb threat
January 21, 2024
Following a bomb threat at Euroairport Basel-Mulhouse (EAP) early on Sunday morning, the airport was reopened at midday.
Former Director General for “political heavyweight” at the top of SRG
January 21, 2024
Former Director General Armin Walpen has called for a "political heavyweight" to succeed Gilles Marchand at the helm of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG).
Outline of trade agreement with India has been reached
January 21, 2024
Almost 16 years after the start of negotiations on the free trade agreement between the EFTA states and India, a basic agreement has been reached.
Euroairport will remain closed until at least 9.30 a.m.
January 21, 2024
Euroairport Basel-Mulhouse (EAP) was closed on Sunday morning due to a bomb threat.
Gastrosuisse President Platzer’s term of office ends in June
January 21, 2024
Casimir Platzer's term of office as President of the Gastrosuisse gastronomy association ends in June.
Euroairport Airport closed and terminal evacuated
January 21, 2024
Euroairport Basel-Mulhouse was closed early on Sunday morning. The terminal was evacuated, as Euroairport announced on its website.
Bankruptcy of Quickmail cheaper than purchase offer from Germany
January 21, 2024
For the logistics company Quickmail, bankruptcy is more favorable than a purchase offer from Germany.
Outline agreement on trade agreement with India
January 21, 2024
Almost 16 years after the start of negotiations on the free trade agreement between the EFTA states and India, a basic agreement has been reached.
Almost 2000 people attend pro-Palestinian rally in Geneva
January 20, 2024
Around 2000 demonstrators expressed their solidarity with the Palestinians in Geneva on Saturday.
Young Greens advocate a 13th AHV pension
January 20, 2024
The Young Greens are recommending that the initiative for a 13th AHV pension be accepted.
FDP Switzerland says yes to pension initiative and no to 13th AHV pension
January 20, 2024
At its delegates' meeting in Zug on Saturday, the FDP Switzerland adopted six slogans for the votes on March 3 and in the coming months.
Thousands demonstrate in Ticino against the canton’s austerity policy
January 20, 2024
Several thousand people took to the streets in Bellinzona on Saturday to protest against the Ticino cantonal government's austerity policy.

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