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UN Human Rights Office on Gaza war: signs of war crimes
January 2, 2024
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, sees signs of war crimes and possibly also crimes against humanity in the Gaza war.
Human Rights Commissioner: Signs of war crimes in Gaza war
January 2, 2024
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, sees signs of war crimes and possibly also crimes against humanity in the Gaza war.
Two injured in collision with A1 crash barrier near Kerzers FR
January 1, 2024
Two people were injured in a collision with the concrete safety barrier on the central reservation of the A1 highway near Kerzers FR on Monday.
Record Critics’ Honorary Award for Basel tenor Daniel Behle
January 1, 2024
The Basel tenor Daniel Behle received the German Record Critics' Honorary Award at the New Year's Concert in Basel on Monday.
BVZ railroads record high passenger numbers
January 1, 2024
Record year for the BVZ railroad companies: the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway and the Gornergrat Bahn are expected to carry more passengers than ever before in 2023.
Armed robbery at post office in Yverdon – no one injured
January 1, 2024
In an armed robbery at the station post office in Yverdon-les-Bains on Saturday, mainly rolls of coins were stolen.
FDP member survey lets traffic light parties breathe a sigh of relief
January 1, 2024
The FDP party leadership and the traffic light partners can breathe a sigh of relief for the time being: in the FDP member vote on whether to remain in the coalition, 52.
Dead and two seriously injured after firework accidents on New Year’s Eve
January 1, 2024
Numerous incidents involving fireworks and a number of fires kept the emergency services on their toes on New Year's Eve in Switzerland.
The most important questions and answers on the OECD minimum tax
January 1, 2024
Switzerland is implementing part of the OECD minimum tax reform at the turn of the year.
Switzerland and the EU enter a new era of corporate taxation
January 1, 2024
In Switzerland and the EU, regulations for the introduction of the international minimum tax for large companies came into force at the turn of the year.
Narrow majority in favor of remaining in coalition in FDP member survey
January 1, 2024
The FDP leadership can breathe a sigh of relief: a majority of members have voted to remain in the coalition with the SPD and the Greens.
No more sparkle from Russia: EU import ban on diamonds applies
January 1, 2024
Diamonds from Russia may no longer be imported into the EU since the beginning of the year.
Man dies in fireworks accident in Schenkon LU
January 1, 2024
A man died in Schenkon LU on New Year's Eve in an accident involving a fireworks display he had presumably built himself.
Boom in electric car sales at the end of the year
January 1, 2024
Sales of electric cars boomed in Switzerland at the end of the year. Never before have so many electric cars been sold in relation to the overall market as in December 2023, as the industry association Swiss Emobility announced on Monday.
Many incidents involving fireworks and several fires on New Year’s Eve
January 1, 2024
Numerous incidents involving fireworks and a number of fires kept the emergency services on their toes on New Year's Eve in Switzerland.
President Amherd appeals for shared responsibility
January 1, 2024
In her New Year's address, President Viola Amherd appealed for shared responsibility and the will to shape the future.
The future of monarchies: Who is waiting for the throne in Europe
January 1, 2024
For 70 years, he was a monarch in waiting. Charles is now actually the British king - and has an experienced heir to the throne in his son William.
Switzerland launched a charm offensive for the bilateral agreements 30 years ago
January 1, 2024
In 1993, the Federal Council under President Adolf Ogi launched a unique charm offensive towards European countries.

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