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Basel Greens attack SP government seat with Jérôme Thiriet
December 20, 2023
Following the election of Beat Jans (SP) to the Federal Council, the Greens of Basel-Stadt are laying claim to the SP's government seat.
Appeals chamber must step aside in intrigue affair
December 20, 2023
In the affair surrounding intrigues at the Federal Criminal Court, all 14 judges of the appeals chamber must step down.
New atlas shows distribution of chemical elements in Swiss soils
December 20, 2023
The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) and the Agroscope research institute have published the first Geochemical Soil Atlas of Switzerland.
Solar power to cover ten percent of annual consumption in 2024
December 20, 2023
Together with the additional photovoltaic capacity of 1,500 megawatts installed this year, solar power will secure at least ten percent of Switzerland's electricity supply in the coming year, according to Swissolar.
National Council debates the revised CO2 Act
December 20, 2023
The National Council is ready to discuss the revised CO2 Act for the period from 2024 in detail.
Snowshoe hiker killed in an accident on the Stanserhorn NW
December 20, 2023
A snowshoe hiker who had been missing since Sunday was recovered dead on the Stanserhorn in the canton of Nidwalden on Tuesday.
Unification Conference must deal with future UNRWA contribution
December 20, 2023
The 2024 federal budget goes to the agreement conference. In the third round of consultations on Wednesday, the National Council insisted on the removal of the contribution to the UN Palestinian Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and the waiver of a contribution to the Regional Policy Fund.
Proceedings after kidnapping of vaccination boss Berger are concluded
December 20, 2023
The Zurich public prosecutor's office has discontinued proceedings following the kidnapping of vaccination boss Christoph Berger.
Parliament wants renewal of migration agreement with Austria
December 20, 2023
The Swiss parliament is calling on the Federal Council to negotiate a new migration agreement with Austria.
Council of States calls for ban on extremist symbols
December 20, 2023
The Council of States wants to ban extremist symbols. On Wednesday, it approved a corresponding motion from its Legal Affairs Committee (RK-S) without opposition.
Unification Conference must deal with contribution to UNRWA
December 20, 2023
The 2024 budget goes to the agreement conference. In the third round of consultations on Wednesday, the National Council insisted on the removal of the contribution to the UN Palestinian Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and a contribution to the Regional Policy Fund.
High-flyers and zeros in the 2023 share year
December 20, 2023
The 2023 edition of Swiss equities is heading towards a positive conclusion. In contrast to the miserable previous year, significantly more individual stocks made a good profit in the year now coming to a close.
SMI review 2023: Slight plus after a turbulent year
December 20, 2023
The Swiss stock market year was characterized by the demise of Credit Suisse and strongly fluctuating interest rate expectations.
Current account shows surplus again in third quarter
December 20, 2023
The Swiss economy once again achieved a current account surplus in the third quarter of 2023.
Councillors confirm data protection officer Lobsiger in office
December 20, 2023
Adrian Lobsiger remains Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).
Less than a third of Swiss want a comeback for nuclear power plants
December 20, 2023
Less than a third of the Swiss are in favor of nuclear power. Enthusiasm for wind turbines is also limited.
Winter sportsman rescued from avalanche in Andermatt UR dies
December 20, 2023
A freerider buried by an avalanche in Andermatt UR on Saturday died in hospital on Monday.
Man dies in apartment fire in Fideris GR
December 20, 2023
A 69-year-old man died in a fire in an apartment in Fideris GR on Tuesday night. According to a statement, the fire department found the man lying motionless on the floor of the burning apartment.

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