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Schwyz police seize cannabis worth 3.5 million
December 6, 2023
In 2022, the Schwyz cantonal police, in collaboration with other Swiss-German police forces and the Ravensburg police headquarters (Germany), confiscated cannabis products worth 3.
Rating agency expects consequences for banks from Signa insolvency
December 6, 2023
The insolvency of Signa Holding could have a negative impact on the profitability and credit quality of some banks in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, according to the rating agency Moody's.
Lawsuit for copyright infringement against Twitter International
December 6, 2023
Twitter International, the owner of the platform X (formerly Twitter), does not pay for the music it uses on X.
UBS lowers inflation forecast for 2024
December 6, 2023
The economists at UBS are adjusting their inflation expectations for Switzerland downwards.
High Commissioner for Human Rights concerned about AI
December 6, 2023
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called on governments around the world to be particularly vigilant ahead of elections in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
Federal Councillor Rösti praises National President Nussbaumer in Liestal BL
December 6, 2023
Federal Councillor Albert Rösti (SVP) gave a speech in Liestal BL on Wednesday for the new President of the National Council of Basel-Landschaft, Eric Nussbaumer (SP).
Airlines have made up for the coronavirus slump
December 6, 2023
Almost as many people are flying around the world again as before the coronavirus crisis.
Indictment against raw materials company for corruption
December 6, 2023
The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland has filed charges against three individuals and the commodities company Trafigura Beheer BV.
Long-distance traffic between Zurich and Germany still restricted
December 6, 2023
Rail services between Zurich and Stuttgart and Zurich and Munich are still restricted.
Economiesuisse anticipates subdued economic growth
December 6, 2023
In view of the global economic downturn, the Swiss economy will continue to operate with the "handbrake on" next year.
City of Zug schools want to use AI as a coach
December 6, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) is to be used in classrooms in the city of Zug. The schools in Zug want to provide pupils with a "future-oriented and innovative learning experience".
Three quarters can imagine changing jobs according to survey
December 6, 2023
There could be some job changes on the Swiss labor market next year. According to a survey by recruitment agency Robert Walters, around three quarters of skilled workers are considering changing jobs in 2024.
Swiss pilot project has tested CO2 storage
December 6, 2023
Capturing and storing CO2 is feasible with a positive carbon footprint. This was demonstrated by a Swiss pilot project using two methods for CO2 storage that were implemented and tested in practice as part of the project.
Multi-year prison sentence for shooting at a group of young people
December 6, 2023
The prison sentence of six years and two months for the "playground shooter" appears "rather lenient" to the Federal Supreme Court.
Election ceremony for Herzog and Nussbaumer begins in Liestal BL
December 6, 2023
The celebrations for the election of National Council President Eric Nussbaumer (SP) and Council of States President Eva Herzog (SP) began on Wednesday in Liestal BL.
Bus alpin achieves second-best result in its history
December 6, 2023
The Bus alpin association achieved the second-best result in its history in summer 2023 with 125,760 passengers transported.
Switzerland the most globalized country according to the study
December 6, 2023
According to a study by the ETH economic research institute KOF, Switzerland is the most globalized country.
Eastern Swiss cantons want to stop the electronic patient file
December 6, 2023
The Eastern Switzerland Intergovernmental Conference (ORK) has called on the federal government to halt the electronic patient file.

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