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Hungarian President: “Russia cannot win”
January 17, 2024
Hungarian President Katalin Novák has condemned Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine and assured Kiev of her country's support.
Aargau cantonal councillor Alex Hürzeler will not stand for re-election
January 17, 2024
Councillor Alex Hürzeler (SVP) will not be standing for re-election in the Aargau cantonal elections on October 20, 2024.
Swiss people prioritize mental health over salary
January 17, 2024
In Switzerland, employees consider well-being at work to be at least as important as professional ambitions.
Gaza war: Blinken promotes two-state solution in Davos
January 17, 2024
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has once again called for a two-state solution in the Middle East at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Cassis wants to win over India and China for Ukraine peace summit
January 17, 2024
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis wants to travel to China and India in February and try to involve the two countries in the work on the Ukraine peace summit.
“Jacob’s Steed” shows a relationship between coercion and liberation
January 17, 2024
"Jakobs Ross" is a novel by Silvia Tschui. Now the film adaptation is coming to cinemas.
Blinken: USA and China will intensify talks
January 17, 2024
According to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, China and the USA want to seek closer political contact this year.
Argentina’s President Milei flies to the World Economic Forum
January 17, 2024
Argentina's new President Javier Milei has set a good example in terms of austerity by taking a scheduled flight to the World Economic Forum in Davos GR.
Shortages in the Red Sea fuel inflation fears again
January 17, 2024
The attacks on ships in the Red Sea are forcing many shipping companies to take detours.
Pope calls on Davos participants to fight poverty
January 17, 2024
Pope Francis has called on business and politics to make greater efforts in the fight against poverty, which is widespread worldwide.
Turkish man charged in Zurich with large-scale money laundering
January 17, 2024
A 60-year-old Turkish man laundered around 10.5 million francs and skimmed off a profit of 100,000 francs for himself: the Zurich public prosecutor's office filed charges against the confessed man with the Zurich District Court, as it announced on Wednesday.
Housing cooperatives are becoming increasingly popular according to study
January 17, 2024
The number of cooperatives in Switzerland has fallen slightly in recent years. However, one sub-sector is experiencing particular growth - residential construction.
Gender gap in health causes high costs
January 17, 2024
According to a report, women's disadvantage in health care causes an annual loss of one trillion dollars (860 billion Swiss francs) to the global economy.
Geberit in the headwind of the construction industry
January 17, 2024
Geberit generated less sales in the 2023 financial year than in the previous year.
“Tischlein deck dich” saves 7200 tons of food
January 17, 2024
Last year, the organization "Tischlein deck dich" saved 7200 tons of perfectly good food from going to waste.
Number of people entering Switzerland illegally remains high
January 17, 2024
The number of refugees and migrants entering Switzerland illegally fell slightly last year from a high level.
Foreign Minister Kuleba: Airspace control is Ukraine’s priority
January 17, 2024
According to its Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine's most important goal for this year is to gain control of its airspace.
Zurich’s naked mole rats cuddle up against the cold
January 17, 2024
The naked mole rats at Zurich Zoo are particularly cuddly at the moment: they huddle together in large groups to ward off the cold.

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