the swiss times
en_GB English
en_GB English de_DE German fr_FR French es_ES Spanish ar Arabic
the swiss times

Live in Switzerland

Fears of irregularities in thousands of adoptions
December 8, 2023
There were probably several thousand cases of irregularities in international adoptions between 1970 and 2000.
SBB will generally pay 1 percent more wages from next year
December 8, 2023
SBB railroad staff will generally receive a 1 percent pay rise from 2024. A further 1 percent will be paid out for individual salaries.
Ski tourer in Bivio GR swept away by avalanche and killed
December 8, 2023
The first fatal avalanche accident of the season has occurred in Graubünden. A 42-year-old ski tourer from Italy was swept away and killed by an avalanche in Bivio GR on Thursday morning.
The Council of European Bishops’ Conferences leaves St. Gallen
December 8, 2023
The Council of European Bishops' Conferences has decided to move its General Secretariat from St.
Over 40 people brought to safety during fire in Neuchâtel
December 8, 2023
A building fire in the town of Neuchâtel caused serious damage to property on Friday night.
Lithium – No mobility turnaround without white gold
December 8, 2023
"The future is electric": slogans like this are intended to convince customers to buy an electric car.
Street magazines prepare for digital payment
December 8, 2023
Zurich/Berlin (awp): Street magazines are feeling the trend towards digital payment.
CS has still advertised many jobs despite integration into UBS
December 8, 2023
The ongoing integration of Credit Suisse into UBS has not yet had an impact on the number of vacancies posted on the Credit Suisse website.
Doctor acquitted after death of sex partner
December 8, 2023
The St. Gallen cantonal court has acquitted a 58-year-old doctor of charges of involuntary manslaughter and failure to provide emergency assistance.
Base jumper falls to his death in the Bernese Oberland
December 8, 2023
A 37-year-old base jumper died on Wednesday afternoon in the Bernese Oberland. He fell to his death in Mürren (municipality of Lauterbrunnen), as reported by the Bern cantonal police on Friday.
Germany extends controls at Swiss border
December 8, 2023
Germany will extend controls at the Swiss border for two months beyond December 15.
Major fire destroys sawmill and residential building in Neu St. Johnann SG
December 8, 2023
A major fire destroyed a sawmill building and an adjoining residential building in Neu St.
Shortage of skilled workers in the hotel industry is easing
December 8, 2023
The problem of a lack of skilled workers in the hotel industry has eased somewhat.
Emergency timetable for Deutsche Bahn has started
December 8, 2023
The nationwide warning strike by the German Train Drivers' Union (GDL) at Deutsche Bahn and other railroad companies has been underway since late Thursday evening.
UN climate conference in Dubai starts second half of the year
December 8, 2023
Halfway through the World Climate Conference in Dubai, the outcome of the negotiations is still open, according to the Swiss delegation.
Hope for faster aid for Gaza – The night at a glance
December 8, 2023
Israel's ground offensive in the Gaza Strip has left the hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians with hardly any safe havens.
Médecins Sans Frontières appeals to Switzerland’s responsibility
December 8, 2023
The head of the organization Doctors Without Borders has appealed to Switzerland's responsibility as a "defender of international human rights".
Rail strike begins in Germany – SBB advises against travel
December 7, 2023
A warning strike by train drivers in passenger transport began across Germany on Thursday evening.

Related Stories

Stay in Touch

Noteworthy

the swiss times
A production of UltraSwiss AG, 6340 Baar, Switzerland

Quick Links

Home Privacy GTC Contact Us About Us
Copyright © 2024 UltraSwiss AG 2024 All rights reserved