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Rail traffic between Aarau and Lenzburg AG restricted
There will be restrictions on rail traffic on the route between Olten SO and Zurich HB on Wednesday morning.
Photobastei Zurich dedicates two exhibitions to Techno
The Photobastei in Zurich is showing two exhibitions about techno culture. The exhibitions "The Pulse Of Techno" and "Techno Worlds" run from January 12 to March 31.
Sika achieves highest annual sales ever
The construction chemicals and adhesives manufacturer Sika has grown significantly in the 2023 financial year, mainly thanks to a major acquisition.
Train drivers’ strike begins in Germany – Switzerland also affected
Following the start of the strike by the German train drivers' union GDL, the strike has also begun on passenger services.
Sonko denies systematic attacks on Gambia’s population
The former Gambian interior minister accused of crimes against humanity spoke for the first time on the second day of the trial.
UN experts condemn deadly drone attacks on Hamas leader
UN experts have condemned drone attacks on a leader of the terrorist Palestinian organization Hamas and six other actors in Lebanon last week.
Geneva Black Movie Festival shows 105 films for new perspectives
The international festival for independent films Black Movie Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Council of States committee no longer wants murder to be time-barred
Murder should no longer be time-barred in Switzerland in future. The responsible committee of the Council of States wants to partially implement a St.
Demand on Swiss office market cools down
More and more office space is becoming vacant in Switzerland. Nevertheless, prices are likely to fall only slightly, as there are still many potential buyers with purchasing power.
Hemp cigarette company Koch & Gsell from Steinach SG is insolvent
The hemp cigarette company Koch & Gesell in Steinach, Canton St. Gallen, has filed for bankruptcy.
Federal Council issue not a priority for Mitte President
According to Center Party President Gerhard Pfister, political issues are at the top of his party's to-do list for the current legislative period.
Ukrainian President Zelensky coming to the WEF, according to organizers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selensky is traveling to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos GR next week.
Ringier plans to cut around 75 jobs
With the new organization under the umbrella of Ringier Media Switzerland (RMS), around 75 jobs are to be cut.
75 jobs cut due to reorganization of Ringier
With the new organization under the umbrella of Ringier Media Switzerland (RMS), around 75 jobs will be cut.
Criminal proceedings against Ousman Sonko continue
The Criminal Chamber of the Federal Criminal Court has decided that the proceedings against former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko will continue.
University of St. Gallen parts ways with two professors
The University of St. Gallen has reacted to two different investigations and has dismissed the previous director of an institute and a titular professor working there.
WHO: Emergency situation forces unnecessary amputations in the Gaza Strip
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), numerous amputations have to be carried out in the Gaza Strip, even though the limbs could actually be saved.
United Nations needs billions for Ukraine aid
According to UN estimates, 40 percent of the population in Ukraine, or more than 14.

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