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Residential rents rising in almost all municipalities according to study
December 7, 2023
Housing is becoming increasingly expensive in Switzerland. Rents on offer rose in almost all municipalities in Switzerland in the third quarter.
Zurich researchers can control gas bubbles through the brain
December 7, 2023
Researchers can control small gas bubbles in the brain using sound waves. In the future, the bubbles could be equipped with medication to bring them to the right place in the brain, as announced by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zurich) and the University of Zurich (UZH) on Thursday.
SBB advises against traveling to Germany due to the warning strike
December 7, 2023
The rail strike in Germany is also affecting cross-border connections with Switzerland.
Aldi Switzerland increases wages by one percent for 2024
December 7, 2023
The retailer Aldi is increasing wages in Switzerland by one percent for next year.
Zurich aircraft noise guideline value almost reached despite fewer flights
December 7, 2023
The Zurich aircraft noise index remained in the green zone for the third time in a row in 2022 - still due to the coronavirus: the number of flight movements was around a quarter below the pre-pandemic level.
EU makes new attempt to reach agreement on unemployed cross-border workers
December 7, 2023
The Spanish EU Council Presidency wants to revive the dossier on social security coordination.
Ticino commuters miss out on the new timetable
December 7, 2023
From Sunday, significantly more passenger trains will be running through the Gotthard Base Tunnel again.
Disinformation and hate speech widespread due to internet use
December 7, 2023
Over half a million people in Switzerland lack the skills to check fake news. According to the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), more than 60% of 15 to 29-year-olds have also been confronted with hate speech on the internet.
GLP calls for clearer priorities in financial policy
December 7, 2023
The Green Liberals believe that the federal finances are currently still in balance.
FDP calls for a return to fiscal normality
December 7, 2023
The FDP believes that Swiss financial policy must return to a "certain normality".
Green parliamentary group calls for adjustments to the debt brake
December 7, 2023
According to Solothurn Green National Councillor Felix Wettstein, the instrument of the debt brake needs to be reconsidered.
SVP accuses other parties of irresponsible spending policy
December 7, 2023
The National Council began discussing the budget for the coming year on Thursday morning.
There are significant differences in the savings interest rates of Swiss banks
December 7, 2023
The differences between the savings interest rates offered by individual Swiss banks have widened since the beginning of the year.
Offer prices for rental apartments continue to rise sharply in November
December 7, 2023
Housing is becoming increasingly expensive in Switzerland. Rental properties were advertised at significantly higher prices in November than in the previous month.
Unemployment rate rises slightly
December 7, 2023
The unemployment rate in Switzerland rose slightly in November. It now stands at 2.
Swiss robots spy on crocodiles in Africa
December 7, 2023
Unnoticed by animals, robots from Switzerland have filmed crocodiles and lizards in Uganda.
National Council debates the budget for the coming year
December 7, 2023
The National Council begins its debate on the 2024 budget on Thursday. Like the Council of States before it, the majority of the National Council's Finance Committee (FK-N) also wants to spend considerably more on agriculture than the Federal Council.
Birdy kicks off the 15th Zermatt Unplugged
December 7, 2023
Zermatt Unplugged has announced its first acts for the 2024 edition. The Valais acoustic festival will kick off with the British act Birdy; Angus & Julia Stone, James Arthur and Gregory Porter will also be performing on the tent stage.

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