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Bern can breathe a sigh of relief after the financial debacle of a major event organizer
January 10, 2024
The city of Bern does not have to pay for the costs incurred by a construction company following the financial debacle surrounding an e-car race in 2019.
Newly composed Suva Council starts new term of office
January 10, 2024
The 40-member Suva Council opened the new 2024-2027 term of office on Tuesday with its first meeting at the headquarters in Lucerne.
Federal Council wants to promote freight transport by rail more strongly
January 10, 2024
Goods should increasingly be transported by rail instead of by road. To achieve this, the Federal Council is proposing a comprehensive reform package worth several hundred million francs.
Eight projects planned for the expansion of hydropower in Valais
January 10, 2024
The federal government has approved the planning of eight projects to increase winter hydropower production in Valais.
General Secretariats of the FDJP and FDHA under new management
January 10, 2024
There will be a reshuffle in the Federal Administration. Nora Bertschi is to become the new Secretary General of the Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP).
Wheelchair user run over by train at Kaiseraugst AG station
January 10, 2024
An elderly woman in a wheelchair fell onto the track bed at Kaiseraugst AG station on Tuesday and was run over by a train.
From the middle of the year, the principle “No means no” applies to sex
January 10, 2024
From the middle of the year, the principle of "no means no" will apply to sex. Rape, sexual assault or sexual coercion are now deemed to have occurred if the victim has expressed with words, gestures or by freezing that they do not consent to the act.
Secretary General follows Baume-Schneider from the FDJP to the Department of Home Affairs
January 10, 2024
The Federal Department of Home Affairs is getting a new Secretary General. Stefan Hostettler, previously Secretary General of the Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP), will follow his boss Elisabeth Baume-Schneider to the Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA).
Travel fund Reka increases turnover close to all-time record in 2023
January 10, 2024
Following a decline in the previous year, the Swiss travel fund Reka increased its turnover by around 2 percent last year.
Publisher president speaks of “AI tsunami” in the media industry
January 10, 2024
Publisher President Andrea Masüger described the advance of artificial intelligence as an "AI tsunami" at the traditional Epiphany conference.
WEF: Disinformation a greater short-term threat than extreme weather
January 10, 2024
According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), disinformation is the biggest threat in the next two years.
Federal Council wants to create national pipeline register
January 10, 2024
If above-ground and underground pipelines are documented in a register, this simplifies the planning of construction projects, for example, and helps to assess the risk of damage.
Targets for expanding renewable energy are realistic according to study
January 10, 2024
According to a new study, Switzerland's green electricity targets are realistic. The targets are technically achievable without nuclear energy and large fossil-fuel power plants, the universities involved announced on Tuesday.
Ex-premier likely to win election in Bhutan
January 10, 2024
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is on the verge of a change of power. According to preliminary results, the party of former Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has won only the fourth parliamentary election in the country known for its gross national happiness, reported the majority state-run newspaper "Kuensel" on Wednesday.
Power woman Kali Uchis releases new album “Orquídeas”
January 10, 2024
Kali Uchis is already a star in the USA and Latin America - but her music has hardly played a role in Switzerland so far.
Prices for single-family homes fall – apartments more expensive
January 10, 2024
The residential property market presented a mixed picture in the last quarter. According to a recent analysis by Raiffeisen Switzerland, single-family homes became cheaper, while more had to be paid for condominiums.
Trains between Aarau and Lenzburg are running again without restrictions
January 10, 2024
The restriction on rail traffic on the line between Olten SO and Zurich HB has been lifted.
19th Steps ranges from the personal to the big debate
January 10, 2024
The motto of the 19th edition of the Steps dance festival is "Stories". A total of nine companies will present contemporary dance and at the same time tell stories that range from the personal to socially relevant debates.

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