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President Viola Amherd celebrated in Valais
December 21, 2023
The canton of Valais celebrated the election of Viola Amherd as President of the Swiss Confederation on Thursday.
Signatures gathered for fur and foie gras import bans
December 21, 2023
According to the initiators, the popular initiatives for a ban on the import of foie gras and a ban on the import of fur products produced in a cruel manner have been successful.
Italian customs confiscate smuggled Swiss watches
December 21, 2023
Two Italians have been arrested at the Iselle (I) border crossing between Valais and Italy.
143-km/h gale force wind on the Säntis AI
December 21, 2023
A gale-force gust of 143 kilometers per hour (km/h) was measured on Säntis AI on Thursday.
One missing person and 430 dead animals in farmhouse fire in Bottens VD
December 21, 2023
One person is still missing following the fire on a farm in Bottens, Vaud, on Thursday afternoon.
Switzerland and the UK move closer together as financial centers
December 21, 2023
The financial centers of Switzerland and the United Kingdom are moving closer together.
Clown Gaston dies at the age of 72 in Arbon TG
December 21, 2023
The long-standing clown Gaston Häni from the Conelli circus died of cancer on Wednesday at the age of 72 in Arbon TG.
Federal Councillor Beat Jans in Basel: “I am overwhelmed”
December 21, 2023
The new Federal Councillor Beat Jans (SP) was welcomed to Basel with a big party on Thursday afternoon.
Jury chairwoman Insa Wilke withdraws from Bachmann competition
December 21, 2023
Literary critic Insa Wilke has stepped down as chairwoman and member of the jury for the Ingeborg Bachmann Prize.
One missing person and 500 dead animals in farmhouse fire in Bottens VD
December 21, 2023
One person is still missing following the fire on a farm in Bottens, Vaud, on Thursday afternoon.
Bitcoin experiences a new “crypto spring” in 2023
December 21, 2023
Bitcoin celebrated a comeback in 2023. Hopes of broad acceptance among institutional investors and a more stable interest rate environment helped the blockchain currency overcome the "crypto winter" of 2022.
Federal Councillor Beat Jans celebrates in Basel
December 21, 2023
The celebrations for the new Federal Councillor Beat Jans (SP) in Basel began on Thursday afternoon.
These are the most important decisions in the 2024 budget debate
December 21, 2023
In the winter session, the National Council and Council of States adopted the federal budget for the coming year and the 2025 to 2027 task and finance plan.
Last-minute agreement on the budget for 2024
December 21, 2023
As planned, the federal government will be able to make a contribution of CHF 20 million to the UN Palestinian Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in 2024.
ETH Lausanne must recognize Zofingia student fraternity
December 21, 2023
EPF Lausanne must recognize the Zofingia association as a university student fraternity.
Court questions further witnesses about the Jestetten (D) homicide
December 21, 2023
Various witnesses testified at the Waldshut-Tiengen Regional Court (Germany) on Thursday in the trial against a 39-year-old man from Latvia.
Health condition of elephant cow Heri at Basel Zoo is stable
December 21, 2023
The state of health of the pregnant elephant cow Heri at Basel Zoo has stabilized in recent days.
Swiss agriculture suffers from difficult weather in 2023
December 21, 2023
A difficult year is coming to an end for Swiss agriculture. A cold spring and bad summer weather had a negative impact on the cultivation of fruit, vegetables and cereals.

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