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Fire caused by candles in Bulle FR leaves two injured
December 26, 2023
Two people were injured in a house fire in Bulle FR at Christmas that was probably caused by burning candles.
Police clear squatted store in Pazzallo TI
December 26, 2023
The police cleared a squatted store in Pazzallo in Ticino on Tuesday morning. Around 30 people were identified by the police.
In Geneva, water is tasted once a month instead of wine
December 26, 2023
Instead of wine, ordinary tap water is tasted once a month in Geneva: The water testers from Geneva's industrial companies (SIG) look for taste or olfactory defects in drinking water samples.
New successes in the fight against counterfeit Swiss watches
December 26, 2023
Most of the confiscated counterfeit Swiss watches come from China and Hong Kong. This year, there were also new successes in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt.
“Uschi, don’t be silly”: singer Stephan Sulke turns 80
December 26, 2023
Stephan Sulke shows himself without make-up on Facebook. In December, for example, in a bathrobe and with a cigar in his mouth.
Slight decline in postal parcels in 2023 compared to the previous year
December 26, 2023
Swiss Post processed slightly fewer parcels in the run-up to Christmas than last year.
Cabaret artist Jürg Randegger passes away
December 26, 2023
The Swiss cabaret artist Jürg Randegger has died. He was 88 years old. Randegger made a name for himself with the cabaret Rotstift.
Car fire in the Gotthard road tunnel had a mild outcome
December 26, 2023
The fire involving a passenger car in the Gotthard road tunnel had a mild outcome early Tuesday morning.
Car catches fire in the Gotthard road tunnel
December 26, 2023
A passenger car caught fire in the Gotthard road tunnel early on Tuesday morning.
Temperature record in Bern – spring at Christmas
December 25, 2023
The weather, which was far too mild for the time of year, continued on Christmas Day.
Ukraine receives transfer from World Bank on Christmas Day
December 25, 2023
Ukraine received the equivalent of more than 1.2 billion euros from the World Bank on Christmas Day.
Christmas tree fire causes four injuries in Ecuvillens FR
December 25, 2023
Four people were injured in a fire involving a Christmas tree in an apartment in Ecuvillens FR on Monday night.
Committee submits voting rights complaint on runway expansion
December 25, 2023
The committee of the popular referendum "No to runway expansion at Zurich Airport" is lodging an appeal against the vote on March 3, 2024.
Tourism boss predicts record year
December 25, 2023
According to tourism boss Martin Nydegger, the end of the year will be an absolute record year.
Swiss donations focused on crises in 2023
December 25, 2023
Crises such as the war in Ukraine and the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey have mobilized the willingness to donate in Switzerland despite increasing pressure on purchasing power.
Solidarity in Switzerland focused on crises in 2023
December 25, 2023
The crises in 2023 have mobilized the willingness to donate in Switzerland despite the increasing pressure on purchasing power.
Human bones discovered after farmhouse fire in Bottens VD
December 24, 2023
Human bones have been discovered in the building following the fire at a farmhouse last Thursday night.
Switzerland records warmest Christmas Eve since records began
December 24, 2023
This year, Switzerland recorded the warmest December 24th since records began. In Biasca TI, temperatures reached 21.

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