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Council of States wants more money for the protection of synagogues
December 5, 2023
The Council of States wants to provide CHF 2.5 million more for the protection of religious minorities in the coming year than originally planned in the Federal Council's budget.
34-year-old allegedly set twelve fires in the canton of Solothurn
December 5, 2023
Following the series of fires in Wasseramt, Solothurn, in 2022, a 34-year-old man has been charged with multiple counts of arson.
Signa credit protectors plead for creditors’ committee
December 5, 2023
Many questions remain unanswered regarding the bankruptcy of Austrian Rene Benko's Signa Group.
Suspected arsonist charged in the canton of Solothurn
December 5, 2023
Following the series of fires in Wasseramt, Solothurn, in 2022, a 34-year-old man has been charged with multiple counts of arson.
Budget debate in the Council of States dominated by the need to save money
December 5, 2023
The Council of States began discussing the budget for the coming year on Tuesday.
UBS to continue CS sponsorship of the SFV until at least 2028
December 5, 2023
UBS is also taking over Credit Suisse's sponsorship of the Swiss Football Association (SFA).
Commitment to end fossil fuels remains uncertain in Dubai
December 5, 2023
At the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, it remains questionable whether a commitment to abandon the use of fossil fuels will be reached.
Withdrawn landscape initiative has a hard time in the National Council
December 5, 2023
The conditionally withdrawn landscape initiative has a difficult time in the National Council.
Last Swiss nationals have left Gaza Strip
December 5, 2023
The last Swiss nationals have left the war-torn Gaza Strip. On Monday, a family of four left the country via the Rafah border crossing, as announced by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) on Tuesday.
Swiss hotels also better occupied in October
December 5, 2023
Swiss hotels also recorded more bookings in October. Overnight stays rose by 2.7 percent to 3.
DNA analyses enable more precise identification of fish species
December 5, 2023
Identify fish species in a river using DNA traces: This method was tested at 89 locations in Switzerland.
Basler Kantonalbank must look for new Head of Sales Private Clients
December 5, 2023
Andreas Ruesch, Head of Sales Private Clients at Basler Kantonalbank (BKB), is leaving the bank with immediate effect.
Ramseier must 2023 with good quality despite crop failures
December 5, 2023
Ramseier Suisse AG has finished processing the entire 2023 harvest and rates the quality of this year's fruit as good.
Council of States approves budget for the coming year
December 5, 2023
On Tuesday, the Council of States will be the first chamber to debate the budget for the coming year.
Study: Returns cost online retailers an average of five to ten euros
December 5, 2023
Online retailers have had to contend with high costs due to returns. This is the result of a study by the retail research institute EHI, for which online retailers from Germany, Austria and Switzerland were surveyed.
Munich Airport temporarily suspends operations on Tuesday
December 4, 2023
Munich Airport is temporarily suspending operations again on Tuesday due to the winter weather.
Parliamentary chambers now presided over by Herzog and Nussbaumer
December 4, 2023
With the election of Eva Herzog and Eric Nussbaumer to the presidency, two SP members from the two Basel cantons will preside over the Federal Assembly next year.
Councils postpone target for biodiversity promotion areas in arable farming
December 4, 2023
Parliament is postponing an environmental target for agriculture by one year. Against its will, the Federal Council can only introduce the 3.

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