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Several SVP exponents express interest in the post of party leader
December 28, 2023
Following the announcement of the departure of SVP President Marco Chiesa, there is already speculation about a possible successor.
Swiss researchers predict risk of opioid addiction
December 28, 2023
Swiss researchers have developed a new prediction model for opioid addiction. The model, presented in the specialist journal "Pain", estimates whether patients tend to become dependent on opioids or not.
SVP gets new president next year
December 28, 2023
Following the announcement of the departure of SVP President Marco Chiesa, there is already speculation about a possible successor.
Ticino’s former member of the cantonal parliament and “mafia” hunter Dick Marty dies
December 28, 2023
The former Ticino FDP member of the Council of States, public prosecutor and "mafia hunter" Dick Marty is dead.
Railroad employee dies when a freight train derails in Bern
December 28, 2023
A railroad employee was killed in the derailment of a freight train in Bern early on Thursday morning.
Dodo’s adventurous journey led him to his roots and the new
December 28, 2023
The Swiss musician Dodo traveled from Switzerland through parts of Africa in a studio container.
One dead when a freight train derails in Bern
December 28, 2023
A railroad employee was killed in the derailment of a freight train in Bern early on Thursday morning.
Swiss franc appreciates further against the euro and dollar
December 28, 2023
The Swiss franc continues to appreciate against the euro and other major currencies.
Yello musician Boris Blank announces new album “Resonance”
December 28, 2023
Musician Boris Blank has announced a new album. "Resonance" will be released on February 16, 2024.
Swissmedic approves new drug for respiratory disease
December 28, 2023
The medicines authority Swissmedic has approved a new medicine to treat colds and cases of acute bronchitis in infants and young children.
No recess for expert witness in the murder case of an escort lady
December 28, 2023
Two psychiatric experts in the murder case of an escort lady in the canton of Geneva do not have to recuse themselves.
Swiss expands route offering for the 2024 summer timetable
December 28, 2023
The airline Swiss is offering new short-haul routes with the 2024 summer timetable.
Stock market professionals spruce up their portfolios with window dressing
December 28, 2023
"The same procedure as every year." As the calendar year draws to a close, there is also a fixed ritual on the stock market: window dressing.
Real estate units of Benko’s Signa Group insolvent
December 28, 2023
Billionaire René Benko's real estate and retail empire is in dire straits. After the Signa holding company, the core companies of his real estate empire are now also insolvent.
UN High Commissioner denounces Israeli violence in West Bank
December 28, 2023
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, is concerned about the situation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
What happens to wolves shot in Switzerland
December 28, 2023
Wolves shot in Switzerland have a long journey ahead of them after their death. While the autopsy of the wolves takes place in Bern after every regular kill in Switzerland, the genetic identification of the animals is carried out at the University of Lausanne.
Swiss GDP growth likely to be below average again in 2024
December 28, 2023
The Swiss economy is once again likely to fall short of its growth potential in 2024.
Stolen bees and a lack of wind kept the police on their toes
December 28, 2023
Smelly garbage, no wind and fighting horses: Anyone who thinks the police only deal with serious crimes is mistaken.

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