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Council of States also wants lower contribution to rail infrastructure fund
December 14, 2023
On Thursday, the Council of States approved a budget for 2024 without a structural deficit.
National Council wants to include foreigners in health insurance risk equalization
December 14, 2023
In future, foreign nationals insured in Switzerland - such as cross-border commuters - are to be included in the risk equalization scheme between health insurance companies.
SNB leaves key interest rate at 1.75 percent
December 14, 2023
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is extending its interest rate pause. At the same time, it is stepping on the brakes in terms of communication.
Expansion of train stations to make them accessible for the disabled is progressing too slowly, according to the federal government
December 14, 2023
The railroads continue to face major challenges when it comes to making stations accessible to people with disabilities.
Exercise and social activities slow down brain ageing
December 14, 2023
Exercise and social activities slow down the ageing of an important brain region.
SNB launches new generation of the SIC5 payment system
December 14, 2023
The Swiss National Bank (SNB), together with its stock exchange subsidiary SIC AG, launched the new generation of the central Swiss payment system - known as SIC5 - on November 17.
SNB expects lower inflation
December 14, 2023
According to the Swiss National Bank (SNB), price stability is guaranteed at the current key interest rate until well into 2026.
UBS invests CHF 15 million in projects with EPFL
December 14, 2023
The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) and the bank UBS have entered into a partnership.
Monism template is on the home straight
December 14, 2023
The so-called monism bill, which brings uniform funding for all healthcare services, is on the home straight.
Several hours of disruption to the Swisscom mobile network
December 14, 2023
Telecom provider Swisscom experienced a disruption to its mobile network lasting several hours on Thursday morning.
Company bankruptcies increase significantly in November
December 14, 2023
As in previous months, the number of company bankruptcies in Switzerland has continued to rise.
Credit Suisse fined millions in the USA for fund activities
December 14, 2023
Credit Suisse, which was acquired by UBS, settles proceedings brought by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with a payment of over USD 10 million.
Swiss stock exchange operator SIX slips deep into the red
December 14, 2023
SIX is heading for a deep red annual result. This is due to value adjustments on the Worldline investment in France and at the Spanish stock exchange.
Normal operations resume at Geneva Airport
December 14, 2023
Geneva Airport resumed normal operations on Thursday morning. According to Geneva Airport, the incident on Wednesday evening, in which an aircraft got stuck on the runway, only had a minor impact.
Telecom provider Swisscom reports disruption to its mobile network
December 14, 2023
Telecoms provider Swisscom experienced a disruption to its mobile network early on Thursday morning.
Swiss stock exchange SIX expects to lose billions
December 14, 2023
SIX will suffer a billion-euro loss in the coming year. This is due to value adjustments to the Worldline investment and the Spanish stock exchange.
Zurich appoints Claudia Cordioli as Chief Financial Officer as of March
December 14, 2023
There will be a change in the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at insurer Zurich.
Man faces Zurich court for assault with gymnastic club
December 14, 2023
A 39-year-old man is to stand trial at Zurich District Court on Friday for allegedly beating a 58-year-old friend to death with a wooden gym club.

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