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Blocher will no longer give the Albisgüetli speech
January 19, 2024
From next year, there will be no more Albisgüetli speeches with former Federal Councillor Christoph Blocher.
Interruption to rail traffic near Freiburg lifted
January 19, 2024
An interruption to rail traffic on the Lausanne-Bern line was lifted again on Friday evening.
Blocher shows sympathy for the 13th AHV pension – but rejects it
January 19, 2024
At the SVP's Albisgüetli conference in Zurich on Friday, former Federal Councillor Christoph Blocher expressed his support in principle for a 13th AHV pension.
National Council committee against strict ban on tobacco advertising in newspapers
January 19, 2024
Tobacco advertising should remain permitted in the inside sections of newspapers and magazines for adults.
National Council committee wants to allow tobacco advertising in newspapers
January 19, 2024
The responsible National Council committee wants to continue to allow tobacco advertising in the inside section of newspapers and magazines for adults.
Federal Councillor Jans expects a “challenging year” in the asylum system
January 19, 2024
In his first weeks in office, the new Minister of Justice Beat Jans is gaining an initial overview of the asylum system.
Rail traffic near Freiburg interrupted due to power failure
January 19, 2024
Rail traffic on the Lausanne-Berne line was interrupted near Fribourg on Friday evening.
Axpo shareholders wave through dividend waiver
January 19, 2024
The shareholders of the Axpo energy group have approved all the proposals of the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting.
Family foundations to be modernized
January 19, 2024
Estate and asset planning in Switzerland should be simplified in the opinion of the National Council's Legal Affairs Committee (RK-N).
National Council committee wants to abolish old-age child pensions
January 19, 2024
AHV and pension fund recipients should no longer receive a pension for their children.
Interest on arrears should not be adjusted to market interest rates
January 19, 2024
The federal default interest rate should remain at five percent and not be adjusted to the general development of market interest rates.
National Council committee does not want a new whistleblower bill
January 19, 2024
The National Council's Legal Affairs Committee (RK-N) does not want to make a new attempt to improve the protection of whistleblowers.
Council of States committee wants to reduce coronavirus subsidy for SBB
January 19, 2024
SBB is to receive a one-off capital subsidy to reduce its debt. The Finance Committee of the Council of States (FK-S) wants to reduce the amount of CHF 1.
Zurich police flash a speeding bird of prey in a 30 km/h zone
January 19, 2024
The Zurich city police recently flashed a feathered speeding offender. A bird of prey flew through a 30 km/h speed limit zone at 38 km/h and triggered the speed camera.
Challenges for security forces at the WEF
January 19, 2024
This year's World Economic Forum (WEF) was a challenge for the security forces. Among the 2800 guests were 111 persons protected under international law.
The most important speeches at the WEF at a glance
January 19, 2024
The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, dealing with artificial intelligence (AI), climate change, economic growth and the fight against misinformation were on the minds of the high-profile speakers at this year's WEF.
German passport faster: Bundestag votes in favor of reform
January 19, 2024
The path to a German passport will be shorter and multiple citizenships will become the rule.
Naturalization is made easier in Germany
January 19, 2024
In future, people in Germany will be able to naturalize more quickly and retain their foreign passport.

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