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Cantons rebuffed: Court prohibits wolf culls until judgment
January 5, 2024
As long as the Federal Administrative Court has not ruled on the complaints of three nature conservation organizations against the decimation of wolf packs, no animals may be shot.
Eyewear king and organic farmer Günther Fielmann is dead
January 5, 2024
"Glasses? Fielmann!" - Almost everyone in Germany knows this advertising slogan. The entrepreneur Günther Fielmann created Germany's largest optician chain from virtually nothing.
Signa inventory goes under the hammer
January 5, 2024
The Signa bankruptcy is now also attracting bargain hunters: they can bid for the prestigious interior design of Rene Benko's power headquarters in Vienna's Palais Harrach at an auction: Over 460 items will go under the hammer in the first three auctions.
Pippo Pollina celebrates his 60th birthday with a new album and tour
January 5, 2024
Sicilian singer-songwriter Pippo Pollina is releasing his 25th album "Nell'attimo" on January 12.
New sustainability rules for Swiss companies
January 5, 2024
Large Swiss companies must now report on sustainability issues. Reporting will soon become even more extensive - also because of the EU.
The new tower guard of Lausanne is enthusiastic about his job
January 5, 2024
Between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., he calls out the hours to the inhabitants of Lausanne from the cathedral bell tower: The new tower guard Alexandre Schmid feels like he's in seventh heaven after his first few nights.
German eyewear king Günther Fielmann dead at 84
January 5, 2024
The German entrepreneur Günther Fielmann is dead. The founder of the optician chain of the same name died on Wednesday at the age of 84 at his home in Lütjensee in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein.
Rail traffic between Landquart and Chur interrupted
January 5, 2024
Rail traffic on the Zurich - Chur line is interrupted between Landquart and Chur.
German Liberals and Christian Socials start the political year
January 5, 2024
The Liberals, who co-govern in Germany, will meet in Stuttgart on Saturday for their traditional Epiphany meeting.
Former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Generali Switzerland passes away
January 5, 2024
The former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Generali Switzerland, Martin Zellweger, passed away shortly before Christmas at the age of 83.
Breakdown with the authorities: French prisoner is still on the run
January 4, 2024
A French prisoner is still on the run following an escape, contrary to the information provided by the public prosecutor's office in Annecy.
Canton of Zurich takes measures after bird flu case
January 4, 2024
Following the discovery of a dead mute swan with bird flu in Kleinandelfingen ZH, the canton of Zurich has issued measures to prevent the spread of the highly contagious virus.
Swiss computer pioneer Niklaus Wirth has died
January 4, 2024
Swiss computer pioneer Niklaus Wirth is dead. He died on January 1 at the age of 89, as the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zurich) confirmed to the Keystone-SDA news agency on Thursday.
Swiss Researchers Improve Immunotherapy Against Cancer
January 4, 2024
Swiss researchers have developed an improved version of immunotherapy against cancer.
Police have first clues about the cause of the fire in Uster ZH
January 4, 2024
The exact cause of the fire that claimed two lives in a residential home in Uster ZH remained unclear on Thursday.
Swiss flights to and from Beirut resume as planned
January 4, 2024
The airline Swiss has announced that it will soon resume flights to the Lebanese capital Beirut as planned.
Man found dead in a field in Grenchen SO
January 4, 2024
A middle-aged man was found dead in a field in Grenchen SO on Thursday morning. According to the Solothurn cantonal police, there are currently no indications of third party involvement.
Peter Mettler pushes the boundaries of documentary film
January 4, 2024
Director Peter Mettler is known for his unique approach to the medium of documentary film.

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