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FDP Three Kings’ Meeting: Lindner against the “desire for downfall”
January 6, 2024
The mood at the traditional Epiphany meeting of the Liberals is a little different this year, as FDP leader Christian Lindner realizes on his way to the Stuttgart Opera House in the morning.
Teenage girls attack police at St. Gallen train station
January 6, 2024
Three teenage girls tried to prevent the police from carrying out a body check by force at St.
US company attempts first private landing on Monday
January 6, 2024
A private US company plans to lay the foundation stone for the first commercial landing on the moon on Monday.
Beaver discovered in the Lake Maggiore area for the first time in 500 years
January 6, 2024
After more than 500 years of complete absence, beavers have recently begun to recolonize Italy.
Vandals destroy memorial plaque for Holocaust survivors
January 6, 2024
In the northern Italian town of Saltrio near the border with Switzerland, unknown persons have vandalized a memorial plaque in honour of the politician and Holocaust survivor Liliana Segre.
Witches, whips and masks for Epiphany
January 6, 2024
Switzerland celebrates Epiphany with whips, masks and witches. While brave people from Ticino jump into the cold water, divers go in search of sunken treasures on Lake Constance.
Switzerland becomes a country of monarchs on January 6
January 6, 2024
It's that time again this Saturday: in the short term, democratic Switzerland will count countless monarchs.
US singer Michael Bolton talks about brain tumor surgery
January 6, 2024
US singer Michael Bolton (70) has had to undergo brain tumor surgery. The tumor was discovered shortly before Christmas and removed immediately, the musician announced on his social media on Friday.
FSO breakdown should convince cantons of uniform data
January 6, 2024
In retrospect, the Director of the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) has taken something positive from the mishap in the federal elections.
FSO breakdown should convince cantons of uniform standards
January 6, 2024
In retrospect, the Director of the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) has taken something positive from the mishap in the federal elections.
Kadyrov proposes barter deal with Ukrainian prisoners
January 5, 2024
The Chechen ruler Ramzan Kadyrov has proposed a dubious barter deal: in return for the release of 20 Ukrainian prisoners of war, he is demanding the lifting of Western sanctions against his family.
Novartis receives approval for further Pluvicto production in the USA
January 5, 2024
Novartis has received further approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the production of the radioligand therapy Pluvicto.
Solothurn Film Festival honorary award for costume designer for the first time
January 5, 2024
The costume designer Anna van Brée has been awarded this year's "Prix d'honneur" of the Solothurn Film Festival.
Swiss mountain railroads report good start to the winter season
January 5, 2024
Thanks to good snow conditions compared to the previous year, the 2023/24 winter season got off to a good start in the local ski resorts.
Nature conservation organizations welcome court ruling on wolf shooting
January 5, 2024
The nature conservation organizations welcome the Federal Administrative Court's decision to maintain the suspensive effect of the appeals against seven orders to shoot wolves in the cantons of Graubünden and Valais.
Basel section calls for new board at Swiss Animal Protection
January 5, 2024
The Tierschutz beider Basel (TBB) wants to renew the current board of directors at the delegates' meeting of the Schweizer Tierschutz (STS) on January 27.
Full closure of the German Rhine Valley Railway has consequences for Switzerland
January 5, 2024
The German Rhine Valley Railway on the Basel-Karlsruhe line, which is important for Swiss rail traffic, will be completely closed for three weeks next August due to construction work.
Suspensive effect for wolf cull still applies
January 5, 2024
As long as the Federal Administrative Court has not ruled on the appeals of three nature conservation organizations against the decimation of wolf packs in the cantons of Graubünden and Valais, no animals may be shot.

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