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Parliament wants to curb growth in social welfare benefits in the asylum system
December 11, 2023
Parliament is cutting social assistance for asylum seekers, temporarily admitted persons and refugees by CHF 30 million compared to the Federal Council's proposal.
Lucerne court sentences six people involved in fatal dispute
December 11, 2023
The Lucerne Criminal Court has found the man who killed an opponent in a brawl at a petrol station in Geuensee LU guilty.
Federal Council must report on effects of new environmental directives
December 11, 2023
The Council of States has tasked the Federal Council with reporting on the direct and indirect impact of new international environmental, social and governance (ESG) guidelines on Swiss SMEs.
Police arrest man after bloodbath in Sion
December 11, 2023
A woman and a man were killed in a shooting in Sion on Monday morning. Another woman was injured.
Council of States against more funding for research into endometriosis
December 11, 2023
On Monday, the Council of States voted against increased funding for research into the abdominal disease endometriosis as part of the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).
Police arrest suspect after shooting in Sion
December 11, 2023
Following the shooting in Sion on Monday morning, which left two people dead and one injured, the suspected perpetrator was arrested in the afternoon.
National Council wants to promote regional passenger transport more strongly
December 11, 2023
Halfway through the first budget round in the National Council, the debt brake requirements have not been met.
Strong Covid-19 wave in Switzerland since November
December 11, 2023
According to the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH), Switzerland is in the midst of a strong Covid-19 wave.
Hate speech against politicians has increased
December 11, 2023
On Monday, Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider hosted a round table on the topic of hate speech in Swiss politics.
Council of States does not want further support for SMEs
December 11, 2023
The Council of States does not want to additionally promote investments by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in climate-friendly technologies with a guarantee program.
EU Commission allows billion-euro payment for RWE coal phase-out
December 11, 2023
The German government may compensate the energy company RWE for its coal phase-out with several billion euros.
Man shoots two people in Sion
December 11, 2023
A woman and a man were killed in a shooting in Sion on Monday morning. Another woman was injured.
Federal Council wants to wait with the introduction of the OECD minimum tax
December 11, 2023
The Federal Council assumes that the majority of EU and industrialized countries will introduce the OECD minimum tax on January 1, 2024.
The motive for the homicide in Jestetten remains unclear
December 11, 2023
The trial for the homicide in Jestetten (D) began on Monday at the Waldshut-Tiengen (D) district court.
Lucerne criminal court finds main defendant guilty
December 11, 2023
The Lucerne Criminal Court has handed down its verdict on the eight people involved in the brawl at a petrol station in Geuensee.
Broye Canal is open to ships again after oil spill
December 11, 2023
The Broye Canal has been accessible to boats again since Monday. Following the oil spill last Friday, the canal has been cleaned and restored, according to the Fribourg cantonal police.
Construction site crane tips over in Uerikon ZH and falls onto construction site
December 11, 2023
A construction site crane tipped over on Monday morning in Uerikon ZH (municipality of Stäfa): Five construction workers were taken to hospital for a check-up, but no one was seriously injured.
SNB likely to stand still again
December 11, 2023
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is unlikely to raise the key interest rate on Thursday.

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