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Alpine glaciers could lose 30 to 50 percent of their volume
January 19, 2024
Even if global warming is stopped completely, the volume of ice in the European Alps will decrease by 34 percent by 2050, according to a study by the University of Lausanne.
CS takeover and election Sunday drew people to the TV
January 19, 2024
The takeover of Bank Credit Suisse in March and the election Sunday in October 2023 were of interest to the Swiss population: Over 850,000 and 810,000 people respectively watched the corresponding "Tagesschau" evening program on Swiss radio SRF.
Charlemagne Prize 2024 for Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt
January 19, 2024
The President of the European Rabbinical Conference, Pinchas Goldschmidt, will receive the Charlemagne Prize 2024.
The Zurich SVP leaves the stage to the top trade unionist
January 19, 2024
The Zurich SVP is hosting its traditional Albisgüetli conference on Friday evening.
Crealogix almost wholly owned by Vencora
January 19, 2024
The takeover of software and IT service provider Crealogix by competitor Vencora UK Limited is practically complete.
Barry Callebaut on Ukrainian list of “war sponsors”
January 19, 2024
Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has been targeted by the Ukrainian authorities due to its activities in Russia.
No confirmation of candidacy for Green Party presidency yet
January 19, 2024
Following the announcement of the departure of Green Party President Balthasar Glättli, there is speculation about a possible successor.
UBS abandons plan to sell CS business with non-performing debt
January 19, 2024
UBS has apparently abandoned its plan to sell Credit Suisse's distressed debt business.
The middle classes invest more in AHV referendum campaigns than the left
January 19, 2024
The opponents of the initiative for a 13th AHV pension have more than twice as much money at their disposal as the supporters - a good three and a half million francs.
Three new rejections and still no confirmation for Green presidency
January 19, 2024
After parliamentary group leader Aline Trede and former Federal Council candidate Gerhard Andrey, another potential candidate for the presidency of the Swiss Green Party withdrew on Friday.
Ticino National Councillor Greta Gysin cancels her bid for the presidency of the Greens
January 19, 2024
National Councillor Greta Gysin from Ticino is also not standing for election to the presidency of the Swiss Green Party.
SVP and FDP invested the most in their 2023 election campaigns
January 19, 2024
Parties, organizations and candidates declared almost CHF 55 million in expenditure on their campaigns in the run-up to last autumn's national elections.
Around 5000 sirens are tested throughout Switzerland at the beginning of February
January 19, 2024
Around 5000 sirens throughout Switzerland will be tested for functionality on February 7.
Producer and import prices continue to fall
January 19, 2024
In Switzerland, price pressure for companies has steadily decreased over the course of the past year, including towards the end of the year.
Army counts 101 stolen or lost weapons in 2023
January 19, 2024
Last year, 101 weapons were reported missing to the Swiss Armed Forces. In 88 cases, these were assault rifles, in 13 cases pistols.
Housing shortage for security staff at the WEF
January 19, 2024
At the end of the annual meeting in Davos, WEF Director Alois Zwinggi warned that the horrendous price of housing means that affordable accommodation for security personnel is also dwindling.
WEF fights against misinformation in social media
January 19, 2024
During the WEF in Davos, dozens of false reports about the annual meeting were spread on social media.
Gerhard Andrey is not running for the presidency of the Greens
January 19, 2024
Gerhard Andrey from Fribourg has decided not to run for the presidency of the Green Party.

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