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Man jailed for 19 years after murdering prostitute
December 4, 2023
On Monday, the Geneva Criminal Court sentenced a man to 19 years in prison for the murder of a prostitute.
National Council also in favor of new law on development financing
December 4, 2023
The company, which supports small and medium-sized enterprises in developing and emerging countries on behalf of the Swiss Confederation, has been given a new legal basis.
Pictet settles US tax dispute with payment of USD 122.9 million
December 4, 2023
Banque Pictet can put the tax dispute with the USA behind it. The Geneva-based private bank has reached a final settlement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and will pay a total of 122.
Initiative to restrict fireworks has been launched
December 4, 2023
According to the Federal Chancellery, the fireworks initiative has been passed. The initiative aims to restrict the sale and setting off of loud fireworks for private individuals.
Germany extends border controls with Switzerland until December 15
December 4, 2023
Germany is extending border controls with Switzerland, Poland and the Czech Republic until December 15.
Councils reach agreement on transport projects in the agglomerations
December 4, 2023
The federal government will be funding transport projects in the agglomerations with more than CHF 1.
Eva Herzog is the first woman from Basel to be elected President of the Council of States
December 4, 2023
On Monday, SP politician Eva Herzog became the first woman from Basel to be elected President of the Council of States.
City of Baden data published by hackers on the darknet
December 4, 2023
The city of Baden has fallen victim to a hacker attack. Large amounts of data, some of it sensitive, were uploaded to the darknet, as confirmed by a spokeswoman for the city of Baden on Monday.
New car registrations remain on the upswing
December 4, 2023
For the fifteenth month in a row, the Swiss bought more new cars in November. The car market thus remains on course for recovery.
Eva Herzog emphasizes the importance of Switzerland’s relationship with the EU
December 4, 2023
On Monday, SP politician Eva Herzog became the sixth woman and first woman from Basel to be elected President of the Council of States.
SP politician Eva Herzog is the new President of the Council of States
December 4, 2023
Eva Herzog is the new President of the Council of States. The small chamber elected the Basel SP politician on Monday with 44 out of 44 valid votes.
Swiss population satisfied with medical care
December 4, 2023
The Swiss population is satisfied with its medical care. In a survey, almost two thirds described the quality of care as "excellent" or "very good".
Basel-based SP National Councillor Nussbaumer is the new “highest Swiss citizen”
December 4, 2023
The National Council kicked off the new 2023 to 2027 term of office on Monday with speeches, the swearing-in of members and the national anthem.
Eva Herzog, President of the Council of States, wants to show urban Switzerland
December 4, 2023
She missed out on election to the Federal Council a year ago, but now she holds another high office: Eva Herzog (SP) from Basel was elected President of the Council of States on Monday.
Swiss initiative aims to make AI more transparent
December 4, 2023
The Federal Institutes of Technology in Lausanne and Zurich want to position Switzerland as a leading global location for artificial intelligence (AI).
New Schaffhausen Council of States is sworn in despite election complaint
December 4, 2023
The new Schaffhausen Councillor of States Simon Stocker (SP) was sworn in on Monday in Bern - although an election complaint is pending against him.
Thirteen new members of the Council of States sworn in
December 4, 2023
The thirteen members of the Council of States newly elected in the 2023 elections were sworn in on Monday in Bern at the start of the winter session.
Eric Nussbaumer, European politician from Basel, is the highest-ranking Swiss politician
December 4, 2023
Eric Nussbaumer (SP) from Basel was elected President of the National Council on Monday.

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