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Vaud justice system investigates suspected wolf poacher
January 9, 2024
A case of wolf poaching occurred in the Broye region of Vaud at the turn of the year.
Strong franc leads to increased short-time working in industry
January 9, 2024
The strong franc is causing increasing concern in industry. Incoming orders for industrial companies have been shrinking for some time now, and the franc, which strengthened to new records towards the end of 2023, is now making it even more difficult to export goods.
Alleged perpetrator of Jestetten (D) denies crime in letter
January 9, 2024
The accused in the Jestetten (D) homicide has denied the crime in a letter to his relatives, as was announced on Tuesday at the Waldshut-Tiengen district court.
Initiative committee for a 13th AHV pension launches referendum campaign
January 9, 2024
On March 3, Switzerland will vote on the introduction of a 13th AHV pension. The committee behind the popular initiative for a 13th AHV pension has launched its campaign.
Graubünden accepts suspensive effect for wolf culls
January 9, 2024
The canton of Graubünden has accepted the suspensive effect of the appeals lodged by three nature conservation organizations against the decimation of wolf packs.
SNB reduced foreign exchange mountain by CHF 130 billion last year
January 9, 2024
The Swiss National Bank's (SNB) large mountain of foreign currency shrank noticeably last year.
SNB distribution shortfall “painful” for cantons
January 9, 2024
According to the President of the Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK), it is painful for the cantons that the profit distribution of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) is likely to fail for the second time in a row.
Those responsible are not giving up on moon mission threatened with failure
January 9, 2024
The first planned US moon landing in more than 50 years is apparently on the brink of failure - but despite running out of fuel for the Peregrine landing module, those responsible are not giving up just yet.
How singer Sina turns literature into hits
January 9, 2024
A good song lyric is literature, and not just since Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize.
Swiss retail trade likely to grow slightly in 2024
January 9, 2024
The retail trade in Switzerland is likely to grow slightly again this year. The food and online sectors in particular are likely to grow.
Grandfather claims self-defense in Winterthur murder trial
January 9, 2024
He shot his grandson's wife in self-defense, the 79-year-old man accused of murder told the Winterthur District Court on Tuesday.
Advice center calls for greater emphasis on accident prevention
January 9, 2024
The Swiss Council for Accident Prevention (BFU) is calling for greater emphasis to be placed on the prevention of leisure accidents.
Restrictions on rail traffic due to German train drivers’ strike
January 9, 2024
The train drivers' strike planned for Wednesday in Germany will lead to many cancellations on cross-border passenger services.
Good News brings Mainland Music founder onto the management board
January 9, 2024
The concert promoter Good News has expanded its management team. The two promoters Christian Gremelmayr and Santosh Aerthott are now part of the senior management of Good News, its owner, Deutsche Entertainment Aktiengesellschaft (DEAG), announced on Tuesday.
A new root disease is damaging oak trees in Swiss forests
January 9, 2024
A new root disease is causing problems for Swiss oaks. Last year, researchers detected the root and stem diseases of the genus Phytophthora on Swiss oaks for the first time.
Droughts damage meadows more than previously assumed
January 9, 2024
Droughts damage plants more than previously assumed. According to an international study with Swiss participation, extreme droughts reduce plant growth by 60 percent.
Court continues to search for motive in Jestetten (D) homicide
January 9, 2024
The fourth day of the trial into the Jestetten (D) homicide began on Tuesday at the German district court in Waldshut-Tiengen.
Market for meat substitutes is shrinking
January 9, 2024
Around one in four Swiss people buy vegan substitutes for meat, fish, milk or cheese several times a month - with a slight upward trend.

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