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WEF no longer threatens to move out of Davos GR
January 14, 2024
As recently as 2020, the WEF organizers threatened to move the event out of Davos GR because of free riders during the World Economic Forum.
Reports: John Kerry wants to quit as US climate envoy
January 13, 2024
According to media reports, US climate envoy John Kerry is planning to retire from US President Joe Biden's administration.
Aline Trede does not want to become president of the Greens
January 13, 2024
The Bernese National Councillor and parliamentary group leader of the Greens, Aline Trede, does not want to become party president.
Valais authorities investigate allegations of abuse in Ecône
January 13, 2024
The Valais authorities are investigating allegations of abuse at an elementary school run by the Fraternity of St.
Fire on passenger train in Vezia TI has a mild outcome
January 13, 2024
The fire on a passenger train in Vezia TI early Saturday afternoon had a mild outcome.
36-year-old driver dies in an accident in Einsiedeln SZ
January 13, 2024
A 36-year-old driver was killed in an accident in Einsiedeln SZ on Saturday morning.
Pedestrian hit and killed by car in Langenthal BE
January 13, 2024
A 74-year-old pedestrian was hit and fatally injured by a car on a pedestrian crossing in Langenthal BE on Friday evening.
Marcel Dettling runs for SVP president
January 13, 2024
National Councillor and SVP Vice President Marcel Dettling wants to: The farmer from Oberiberg SZ announced his candidacy for the office of SVP President in an interview with "Blick".
Man killed in accident at Zollikofer recycling plant
January 13, 2024
A man became trapped in a waste compactor at a recycling plant in Zollikofen BE on Friday and was fatally injured.
350 demonstrators demand climate justice at the WEF
January 13, 2024
Around 350 demonstrators gathered at the train station in Küblis GR on Saturday morning to walk to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos and fight for climate justice.
30.8 percent sustainable office space in Switzerland
January 13, 2024
Almost a third of office space in Switzerland is sustainable. This is the conclusion of an office market study by consultancy firm Jones Lang LaSalle.
Channel Tunnel: More trains planned from the mainland to London
January 13, 2024
The Channel Tunnel between Great Britain and France, which was opened 30 years ago, will soon allow more trains to travel to new destinations on the European mainland.
Lausanne pilot trial: 4.5 kg of legal cannabis sold so far
January 13, 2024
In Lausanne, one month after the opening of a store for the regulated sale of cannabis, 4.
Bitterly cold night: -25 degrees were measured in La Brévine NE
January 13, 2024
SRF Meteo has measured the coldest night so far this winter: In La Brévine NE, the thermometer dropped to -25 degrees on Saturday night.
Kinship networks are shrinking worldwide – including in Switzerland
January 13, 2024
The number of relatives a person has is expected to decrease by more than 40 percent in the near future.
Political geographer Michael Hermann on the political style of the people of Bern and Zurich
January 13, 2024
Zurich people "shake things up" and Bernese people are precision mechanics: political geographer Michael Hermann has identified clear differences between politicians - provided they come from Zurich or Bern.
Rail traffic between Zurich main station and Olten is running normally again
January 12, 2024
Rail traffic between Zurich and Olten SO is running normally again. Due to a catenary fault, the connection was restricted on Friday evening until around 22:00.
Rail traffic between Zurich main station and Aarau restricted
January 12, 2024
Rail services between Zurich main station and Aarau station are only running to a limited extent due to a catenary fault on Friday evening.

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