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Federal government wants to better evaluate and reuse collected data
December 8, 2023
In Switzerland, the government wants to make better and, above all, multiple use of collected data in future.
Schauspielhaus Zürich aims to bring back regular audiences
December 8, 2023
The new co-directors of the Schauspielhaus Zurich also want to appeal to regular audiences.
Origin of bread must be labeled in open sales
December 8, 2023
In future, the origin of bread and baked goods must be declared in writing when sold openly.
Snow groomers continue to receive tax breaks
December 8, 2023
Snow groomers remain exempt from mineral oil tax. The Federal Council has confirmed the current regime following a regulatory impact assessment.
Possibly thousands of adoptions due to illegal practices
December 8, 2023
Between 1970 and 1999, several thousand children probably came to Switzerland for adoption from abroad through child trafficking, forged documents, missing information on origin or other illegal practices.
Ten wolves shot down in Valais in just over a week
December 8, 2023
In Valais, almost a third of the planned wolf kills have already been made in the first week of hunting.
Federal government wants to ask homeowners to pay after severe earthquakes
December 8, 2023
After severe earthquakes in Switzerland, all homeowners should contribute to damage coverage.
Federal Council wants to improve Swiss Climate Scores climate label
December 8, 2023
The federal government wants to upgrade the climate seal of approval for financial products, the Swiss Climate Scores.
Federal Council wants to promote fast internet with up to 750 million
December 8, 2023
The Federal Council wants to support the expansion of high-speed Internet throughout Switzerland with up to CHF 750 million.
Exhibition “Picasso on Paper” at the Kunstmuseum Basel
December 8, 2023
The Kunstmuseum Basel has received a gouache painting and a lithograph by Pablo Picasso as a donation.
Residents of Payerne VD concerned about fighter jet noise
December 8, 2023
The feared noise pollution from the Swiss Armed Forces' new F-35A fighter aircraft is causing displeasure among residents living near the Payerne VD military airfield.
Prescriptions for medicines to be issued electronically in future
December 8, 2023
Prescriptions for medicines are to be issued electronically in future. This should prevent misunderstandings and errors when prescribing and taking medicines.
Is a white Christmas a thing of the past?
December 8, 2023
Christmas is associated with snow. If there is no snow at Christmas, this is often attributed to climate change.
ETH expands to Germany thanks to donation from Lidl founder
December 8, 2023
ETH Zurich is expanding into Germany. It has agreed a cooperation with the foundation of Lidl founder Dieter Schwarz.
Switzerland again misses out on the top 20 in climate protection country comparison
December 8, 2023
Switzerland ranks 21st in the 2023 climate protection country comparison. Compared to last year, Switzerland improved by one place in the ranking of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), but once again missed out on the top 20.
Federal Party Conference of the German SPD begins
December 8, 2023
In the midst of the German budget crisis, the Social Democrats' first federal party conference in two years began on Friday in Berlin.
One dead after collision between two skiers in Crans-Montana VS
December 8, 2023
A man was killed in a collision between two skiers in Crans-Montana VS on Thursday.
Schengen visas to be issued digitally only in future
December 8, 2023
In future, visas for entry into the Schengen area, to which Switzerland belongs, will only be applied for and issued digitally.

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