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Nussbaumer: “Sometimes trample down the mental garden fence”
December 4, 2023
"Crossing borders - broadening horizons": this is the motto under which Eric Nussbaumer, SP National Councillor from Basel, wants to spend his year as President of the National Council.
SP politician Eric Nussbaumer is the new President of the National Council
December 4, 2023
Eric Nussbaumer, an SP politician from Basel, is the new President of the National Council, making him the highest-ranking Swiss politician for one year.
Age President Pfister speaks of “time of upheaval”
December 4, 2023
In a "time of upheaval", it is up to the Federal Assembly to ensure that future generations can "experience Switzerland as we do".
Swiss Life relies on continuity at the top of the Group
December 4, 2023
Change of boss at Swiss Life: the financial group is relying on continuity and proven forces in top management.
National Council starts first session of new term of office
December 4, 2023
The National Council has begun its first session of the new legislative period, the 52nd in the history of the federal state.
First success for “Bon Schuur Ticino” after launch weekend in cinemas
December 4, 2023
"Bon Schuur Ticino" attracted 22,021 moviegoers to cinemas on its opening weekend.
Alleged perpetrator arrested after assault in Freiburg
December 4, 2023
A 56-year-old man was attacked and seriously injured by a man in the city of Fribourg on Sunday night.
Axpo makes record profit thanks to special factors
December 4, 2023
Axpo earned significantly more in the past financial year thanks to special financial effects.
Inflation falls surprisingly sharply in November
December 4, 2023
Inflation in Switzerland fell surprisingly sharply in November. Although residential rents have risen in line with the higher reference interest rate, prices for vacation travel, petrol and heating oil, for example, have fallen.
First record for “Bon Schuur Ticino” after launch weekend in cinemas
December 4, 2023
Bon Schuur Ticino" attracted 22,021 moviegoers to cinemas on its opening weekend.
Children’s book publisher Nordsüd takes over German publisher Bi Libri
December 4, 2023
The largest Swiss children's book publisher Nordsüd is taking over Edition Bi Libri in Germany at the beginning of 2024.
Publicist Peter Studer dies at the age of 88
December 4, 2023
The well-known journalist and former editor-in-chief Peter Studer died on Saturday.
NATO Chairman on official visit to Switzerland
December 4, 2023
The Chairman of the Military Committee of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pays a two-day official visit to the Swiss Armed Forces.
Café crème price reaches record high in 2023
December 4, 2023
The caf? crème at your favorite café around the corner costs more in German-speaking Switzerland than ever before.
One in three medical students considers changing careers after internship
December 4, 2023
A third of prospective doctors consider changing careers after their first practical experience.
Swiss Life CEO Patrick Frost hands over to Matthias Aellig
December 4, 2023
There will be a major change at the top of Swiss Life next year. Group CEO Patrick Frost will step down from his post at the 2024 Annual General Meeting in May.
Roche declares war on obesity with billion-euro takeover
December 4, 2023
The pharmaceutical company Roche is entering the fight against obesity with an acquisition in the USA.
Federal government lifts Axpo rescue package
December 4, 2023
In the fall of 2022, the federal government granted Axpo Holding a credit line of CHF 4 billion.

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