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“While the Green Grass Grows” von Peter Mettler
January 4, 2024
"While the Green Grass Grows" by director Peter Mettler is nothing less than a film about everything: the becoming and the passing, the mystical and the immediate, the near and the far.
Peter Mettler: “My new work is the most personal”
January 4, 2024
In his new film "While the Green Grass Grows", Swiss director Peter Mettler deals with the death of his parents.
French gas flows into German-speaking Switzerland for the first time
January 4, 2024
The gas supply in Switzerland, which is entirely dependent on imports, is taking a leap forward.
Feel-good novels most frequently bought as an escape from crises in 2023
January 4, 2024
Feel-good literature and safe values were the most frequently purchased in Switzerland in 2023.
Two people die in a dormitory fire in Uster ZH
January 4, 2024
Two people died in a fire at a residential home for people with disabilities in Uster ZH on Wednesday evening.
Freiburg youths punished for burning rainbow flags
January 4, 2024
Five young people from a group have been punished in Freiburg for stealing and burning rainbow flags last May.
Young SVP President David Trachsel steps down
January 4, 2024
The Young SVP Switzerland has announced the resignation of its president. After four years in office, David Trachsel will step down at the Annual General Meeting on March 9.
Switzerland strongly condemns attacks in Iran
January 4, 2024
Switzerland has condemned the attacks in Iran. In a statement, the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in Bern expressed its "dismay at the high number of deaths and injuries".
Swiss draws a positive festive balance sheet
January 4, 2024
Swiss aircraft were once again very well utilized over the festive period. A total of 547,000 passengers flew with Swiss between December 22 and January 2, as the company announced on Thursday.
Coop records slight sales growth in 2023
January 4, 2024
Coop grew again in 2023. The retailer's sales growth was primarily due to wholesale.
30th season a success for Circus Conelli despite a tricky start
January 4, 2024
Circus Conelli on Zurich's Bauschänzli has drawn a positive balance of its 30th season.
Brenzikofer is not running for the presidency of the Green Party
January 4, 2024
National Councillor Florence Brenzikofer has decided against running for the presidency of the Green Party.
Ukraine expects further prisoner of war exchange with Russia
January 4, 2024
Following the largest exchange of prisoners of war between Ukraine and Russia to date, Kiev is hoping that more imprisoned fighters will return home.
Lifeless person found in a field in Grenchen SO
January 4, 2024
A lifeless person was found in a field in Grenchen SO on Thursday morning. The cantonal police are currently investigating the circumstances.
Around 10,000 bankruptcies in Switzerland again in 2023
January 4, 2024
In Switzerland, around 10,000 companies were dissolved again last year. Bankruptcies due to over-indebtedness were the main reason for the increase.
Coop records sales growth in 2023
January 4, 2024
Coop achieved total sales of 34.7 billion Swiss francs in 2023. Compared to the previous year, this corresponds to an increase of 1.
Swiss Mountain Aid supports around 280 solar projects
January 4, 2024
The solar program launched last spring by the Swiss Mountain Aid Foundation has got off to a successful start: The foundation co-financed around 280 solar projects by companies in the mountain region in 2023.
Earth shakes several times on Thursday near Sörenberg LU
January 4, 2024
The earth shook near Sörenberg LU on Thursday morning with a magnitude of around 3.

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