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Despite criticism: Israel wants to continue war against Hamas until victory
December 14, 2023
Despite international calls for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to continue the war against the Islamist Hamas.
Hands off snake wine: WWF offers souvenir guide
December 14, 2023
Vacation time is souvenir time - but watch out: Many exotic souvenirs may not be imported into Switzerland - and in the worst case are the result of exploitation or poaching.
Green Party President Glättli: “We owe the SP nothing more”
December 14, 2023
Following Wednesday's Federal Council election, the Greens see themselves as "free from false considerations" towards the SP.
The “Liberté” online on the election of Federal Councillor Beat Jans
December 13, 2023
The Fribourg daily newspaper "Liberté" comments online on the election of Federal Councillor Beat Jans as follows: As expected, the election of the Federal Councillor went smoothly: the parliamentarians diligently played their score to prevent a dissonant note from causing chaos in the dome.
Runway at Geneva Airport reopened after private jet incident
December 13, 2023
Flight operations at Geneva Airport were interrupted for four hours on Wednesday evening.
Traffic blocked at Geneva Airport due to private plane
December 13, 2023
Traffic at Geneva Airport was interrupted for an indefinite period on Wednesday evening.
Flood situation in Switzerland continues to worsen
December 13, 2023
The flood situation in Switzerland worsened further on Wednesday. Lakes Biel and Sarnen burst their banks in places.
Flood alert for the Aare in the canton of Solothurn
December 13, 2023
The canton of Solothurn issued a flood alert for sections of the Aare on Wednesday evening.
SP receives Beat Jans at its Christmas dinner in Bern
December 13, 2023
Late on Wednesday afternoon, the parliamentary group and personalities of the SP celebrated their new Federal Councillor Beat Jans at the Progr cultural center in Bern.
Further Signa companies receive provisional debt-restructuring moratorium
December 13, 2023
In the wake of the collapse of the Signa empire, three further Signa companies in Switzerland have been granted provisional debt restructuring moratoriums.
Viktor Rossi (GLP) rises from Vice-Chancellor to Federal Chancellor
December 13, 2023
GLP member Viktor Rossi succeeds Walter Thurnherr (center) as Federal Chancellor.
Race to succeed Berset ends with Beat Jans as favorite to win
December 13, 2023
The big surprise has failed to materialize. Beat Jans, the President of the Basel cantonal government, won the race to succeed Alain Berset as the candidate who was considered by many to be the favorite in the run-up to the election.
After the election, there is praise for Jans and criticism of his voting behavior
December 13, 2023
According to the left-wing parties, the majority of the FDP and SVP in the Federal Council no longer has a basis.
UN wishes to continue contribution to Palestinian relief organization
December 13, 2023
The UN is concerned about the National Council's decision to cancel Swiss funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
The “Tages-Anzeiger” online on the election of Federal Councillor Beat Jans
December 13, 2023
The "Tages-Anzeiger" commented online on the election of Federal Councillor Beat Jans as follows: "Change is never easy, but it is always possible - with these words, Green Party leader Aline Trede appealed to Parliament to have the courage to change the magic formula.
Will the cards be reshuffled in the new Federal Council?
December 13, 2023
It remains to be seen which department Beat Jans (SP) will take over. The Federal Council is expected to decide in the next few days whether the newcomer will join the Department of Home Affairs.
Water levels also rise on Lakes Neuchâtel and Murten
December 13, 2023
The rainfall of the past few days and hours has also caused the waters in the canton of Fribourg to swell.
Jans is open to all departments
December 13, 2023
The newly elected SP Federal Councillor Beat Jans is open to all departments. The Federal Council will decide in the next few days and he will take what he is given, said Jans.

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