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900 guests and Eva Herzog at the opening of the Swiss film exhibition
January 17, 2024
The 59th edition of the Solothurn Film Festival has opened. Eva Herzog, President of the Council of States, and around 900 invited guests walked the red carpet.
Perpetrators flee after robbery at jewelry store in Sion
January 17, 2024
In Sion in Valais, an unknown perpetrator robbed a jewelry store on Wednesday afternoon.
64 kilograms of cocaine seized at Zurich Airport in 2023
January 17, 2024
Last year, the Zurich cantonal police seized around 64 kilograms (kg) of cocaine, 10 kg of heroin, 566 kg of khat, 64 kg of marijuana and 20 kg of hashish during checks on travelers at Zurich Airport.
Federal administration registers cyberattack after Selensky visit
January 17, 2024
The Federal Administration has registered a cyber attack following the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Switzerland.
Argentina’s president makes a plea for capitalism in Davos
January 17, 2024
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Argentina's ultra-liberal President Javier Milei promoted a free market economy and capitalism.
Hamas: Leaders will not leave Gaza Strip voluntarily
January 17, 2024
According to the Islamist organization, Hamas leaders in the Gaza Strip do not want to voluntarily leave the sealed-off coastal strip in view of the increased deployment of Israel's army.
Meyer Burger seeks to break free in the USA
January 17, 2024
The ailing Swiss solar company Meyer Burger continues to make negative headlines.
OKB puts Signa commitment at 24.3 million francs
January 17, 2024
Obwaldner Kantonalbank (OKB) is also on the list of creditors of the troubled Austrian real estate group Signa.
Macron finds peace summit scenario in Switzerland “useful”
January 17, 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed the announcement of a possible peace summit for Ukraine with the help of Switzerland.
SNB Chairman Jordan: Strong franc influences inflation outlook
January 17, 2024
The appreciation of the Swiss franc has increased significantly in recent weeks. So much so that it is influencing the inflation outlook of the Swiss National Bank (SNB).
WEF 2024: UBS CEO emphasizes hard work in CS integration
January 17, 2024
Although the takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS was "not the deal of the century", it came at the "price of the century".
Successor for President of the Electricity Association not yet appointed
January 17, 2024
VSE President Michael Wider spoke to the industry for the last time as President of the Association of Swiss Electricity Companies (VSE) at the Electricity Congress in Bern on Wednesday.
Ex-teacher in Valais convicted of sexual abuse
January 17, 2024
A former teacher from Valais has been found guilty of sexual acts with children and pornography by the district court of Sierre.
The final curtain threatens to fall at Lucerne’s Kleintheater
January 17, 2024
The Kleintheater in Lucerne, founded by Emil Steinberger, is threatened with closure.
Outgoing US envoy Kerry wants to continue working for the climate
January 17, 2024
Experienced US diplomat John Kerry wants to continue his commitment to the fight against climate change after leaving his post as US climate envoy.
Guterres accuses warring parties of violating international law
January 17, 2024
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has accused those involved in the Gaza war of ignoring international law.
Retail trade achieved sales at previous year’s level in 2023 according to association
January 17, 2024
According to the Swiss Retail Federation, annual sales in the Swiss retail sector in 2023 were roughly on a par with the previous year.
Experts call on Davos GR to prepare for the next pandemic
January 17, 2024
At the World Economic Forum, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, urged the international community to be better prepared for the next pandemic.

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