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Alcohol-free alternatives for wine still need to establish themselves
December 21, 2023
Wine is a special case in the growing market for non-alcoholic beverages. Despite increasing demand, it is still difficult to find wine alternatives without alcohol that have a convincing taste.
More and more people are toasting alcohol-free at Christmas
December 21, 2023
It doesn't just have to be orange juice: More and more people are toasting themselves with non-alcoholic drinks over Christmas and at New Year's parties.
Building permit applied for for solar park project in Gondo VS
December 21, 2023
The solar park project in the Valais municipality of Gondo is one step closer. The promoters submitted a building permit application to the cantonal building commission on Wednesday, as they announced on Thursday.
National Council wants to accelerate the expansion of renewable energies
December 21, 2023
The planning and approval procedures for hydroelectric, solar and wind power plants are to be streamlined so that the energy transition can gain momentum.
Wild bull injures two farmers in Unteriberg SZ
December 21, 2023
A bull, presumably driven wild by a barking dog, slightly injured a 19-year-old farmer in Unteriberg SZ on Wednesday evening.
SBB and the federal government cover additional costs of Lausanne station
December 21, 2023
SBB and the federal government will cover the additional costs of adapting the Lausanne station construction site project.
500 farm animals die in farmhouse fire in Bottens VD
December 21, 2023
More than 500 farm animals, mainly cattle, have died in a fire on a farm in Bottens VD.
Council of States against stricter rules for health insurance reimbursements
December 21, 2023
Members of the Federal Council with mandates from health insurance companies will not have to disclose the remuneration associated with these positions.
Presserat rügt “Tribune de Genève
December 21, 2023
The newspaper "Tribune de Genève" failed to comply with its duty to seek the truth and the rules for dealing with sources in an article on migration and domestic violence.
Prosecutor demands over 18 years for poisoner
December 21, 2023
In the second-instance trial of a poisoner in Bern, the public prosecutor's office demanded a harsher sentence on Thursday.
Press Council partially approves complaint against “Republik”
December 21, 2023
The Press Council has partially upheld a complaint against the online magazine "Republik".
2024 is unlikely to be an easy year on the stock market
December 21, 2023
The festivities are often followed by a hangover. While the stock markets are currently celebrating the hoped-for turnaround in interest rates, the momentum could soon lose its power.
Disused fuel elements from Leibstadt nuclear power plant are in interim storage
December 21, 2023
Three more transport and storage casks, each containing 69 spent fuel assemblies, have been transported from the Leibstadt nuclear power plant in the canton of Aargau to the Würenlingen interim storage facility a few kilometers away.
Parliament for a separate criminal offense against harassment on the internet
December 21, 2023
Parliament wants to create a separate criminal offense against cyberbullying. Like the National Council, the Council of States adopted a corresponding parliamentary initiative by Aargau SP National Councillor Gabriela Suter on Thursday.
Energy Infrastructure Partners invests in Eni subsidiary
December 21, 2023
The asset manager Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP) is investing in Plenitude.
Mother released from prison after kidnapping daughter
December 21, 2023
The mother from France who was arrested in 2022 in the Morges VD area after fleeing with her daughter for almost eleven years has been released.
Council of States agrees with changes to patent law
December 21, 2023
The Swiss Patent Act is to be amended according to the will of the Council of States.
National Council backs acceleration decree in principle
December 21, 2023
Large solar power plants, wind farms and hydropower plants should be able to be planned and approved more quickly.

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