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Federal Council carries out clarifications on compulsory food stocks
December 15, 2023
The Federal Council's plans for adjustments to compulsory food stocks have met with resistance in consultations.
40 people in Schwanden GL cannot return to their homes
December 15, 2023
People will never again live in the area destroyed by landslides in the Glarus village of Schwanden.
Max Ophüls Prize Film Festival with 226 screenings
December 15, 2023
At the 45th Max Ophüls Prize Film Festival from January 22 to 28 in the German state of Saarland, 18 prizes worth a total of 118,500 euros (around 112,500 Swiss francs) will be awarded.
Munich Re expects a profit of five billion euros in 2024
December 15, 2023
Higher prices for reinsurance cover are boosting Munich Re's profit prospects for the coming year.
Wind energy offensive comes into force in February
December 15, 2023
Wind turbines can be planned and approved more quickly in future. On Friday, the Federal Council approved a corresponding amendment to the Energy Ordinance, which will come into force on February 1.
Remediated Aargau hazardous waste landfill to become a natural paradise
December 15, 2023
A natural paradise is to be created on the site of what was once Switzerland's largest contaminated site, the hazardous waste landfill in Kölliken AG.
Swiss franc will remain strong in 2024
December 15, 2023
Anyone betting on a weakening of the franc in 2024 is likely to be disappointed. The vast majority of currency experts agree that the franc will continue to strengthen in the coming year.
Yazidis in USA sue Holcim subsidiary Lafarge
December 15, 2023
The French cement manufacturer Lafarge, which now belongs to Holcim, has to go to court again in the Syria affair: on Thursday (local time), Yazidi Americans filed a lawsuit against Lafarge with a federal court in New York.
French comedy “Complètement Cramé” with John Malkovich
December 15, 2023
With "Complètement Cramé", the successful French author Gilles Legardinier has made one of his most successful stories into a movie.
According to economists, SNB should only be concerned with price stability
December 15, 2023
Economists at the University of Lucerne are proposing a revision of the mandate of the Swiss National Bank (SNB).
Problems with consumer contracts top the list of annoyances
December 15, 2023
Consumers have suffered the most from problems with consumer contracts this year.
Venezuela and Guyana agree to renounce violence in border dispute
December 15, 2023
Venezuela and Guyana do not want to use force under any circumstances in the dispute over the oil-rich Essequibo region.
Dream start to the winter season for Swiss mountain railroads
December 15, 2023
After a super summer, the Swiss mountain railroads have had a dream start to the winter season.
Swiss and foreign companies continue to withdraw investments
December 15, 2023
Companies based in Switzerland once again withdrew massive amounts of capital from their foreign subsidiaries in 2022.
Defendant in Gunten murder case shows little willingness to undergo therapy
December 15, 2023
The accused in the Gunten homicide showed little willingness to undergo therapy in court on Friday.
Israel swears USA in for long Gaza war – The night at a glance
December 15, 2023
Israel is coming under increasing pressure from the USA to show more consideration for the civilian population in the Gaza Strip, but at the same time is swearing its ally to a very long war.
Man stands trial in Zurich for assault with gymnastic club
December 15, 2023
A 39-year-old man who allegedly beat a 58-year-old friend to death with a gymnastics club has to answer to the Zurich District Court today, Friday.
Man on trial after killing sex partner in Thun
December 15, 2023
A 39-year-old man will stand trial for murder in Thun from Friday. The accused is alleged to have gruesomely killed a sexual partner in mid-January 2021 and then dumped the body in Lake Thun, weighted down with a construction site plinth.

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