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Free regional press subscription for young people in Fribourg
December 1, 2023
The canton of Fribourg wants to support the regional press. To this end, all 18-year-olds in the canton are to receive a free subscription to a regional medium.
Viasuisse receives the “Label for Multilingualism” again
December 1, 2023
The Forum for Multilingualism has once again awarded the Viasuisse traffic information service the "Label for Multilingualism".
Dominik Jordan new editor-in-chief of the “Boten der Urschweiz”
December 1, 2023
The "Bote der Urschweiz" is getting a new editor-in-chief. Dominik Jordan will head the editorial team at Schwyz's largest daily newspaper from March 2024 and join the management of Bote der Urschweiz AG.
Japan commissions test reactor for nuclear fusion research
December 1, 2023
The world's largest test facility for a nuclear fusion reactor has officially been in operation in Japan since Friday.
Next cost boost for tenants imminent
December 1, 2023
These are not easy times for Switzerland as a tenant nation: the so-called mortgage reference interest rate has risen again.
Swiss economy grew slightly in the third quarter
December 1, 2023
After a slight decline in the spring, the Swiss economy picked up speed again in the summer.
Sentiment in Swiss industry brightens only slightly
December 1, 2023
The situation in Swiss industry has recently improved slightly, but remains severely depressed.
Researchers develop new material modeled on blue feathers
December 1, 2023
Swiss researchers have developed a new material based on the blue feathers of a songbird.
Service sales continue to decline in September
December 1, 2023
In September, Swiss service companies again reported significantly lower turnover than in the same month last year.
The most important questions and answers about the reference interest rate
December 1, 2023
Switzerland is once again facing a broad-based increase in rents - due to the increase in the reference interest rate and high inflation.
Reference interest rate rises again
December 1, 2023
The reference interest rate for residential rents has risen for the second time this year.
Swiss Prime Site buys office building next to Prime Tower site
December 1, 2023
The largest listed Swiss real estate group Swiss Prime Site (SPS) has expanded its portfolio with the purchase of a new property in Zurich-West.
Swiss Re sets itself a high profit target for 2024
December 1, 2023
Swiss Re wants to make profits bubble over the coming year. The reinsurer has set itself new and ambitious targets at the Investors' Day on Friday.
Company formations continue to increase in November
December 1, 2023
The number of new companies founded in Switzerland has continued to rise. In November 2023, a total of 4394 new companies were registered in this country, which corresponds to an increase of around 4% compared to the previous month.
Employers’ President: Those with children in daycare centers must work more
December 1, 2023
According to its president, the Swiss Employers' Association is fundamentally in favor of expanding state daycare funding.
Karin Keller-Sutter named one of the most influential women
November 30, 2023
The British business newspaper "Financial Times" has named Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter as one of the most influential women of 2023.
Hiltpold becomes new President of SRG Western Switzerland
November 30, 2023
Former Geneva FDP National Councillor Hugues Hiltpold has been appointed as the new President of the Swiss Radio and Television Corporation of French-speaking Switzerland (RTSR).
Germany is the only EU country with more tenants than owners
November 30, 2023
Germany remains the only EU country with more tenants than owners of apartments and houses.

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