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Revision of the law to make public transport handicap-friendly
November 30, 2023
Inclusion Handicap is calling for a revision of the Disability Equality Act. The umbrella organization of disabled people's organizations complains that from 2024, Switzerland will be in an unlawful situation to the detriment of people with physical disabilities.
Job registration requirement applies to fewer jobs in future
November 30, 2023
The number of occupations for which job registration is mandatory continues to decrease.
Artificial intelligence from Lausanne discovers plastic waste in the sea
November 30, 2023
A new artificial intelligence (AI) from Lausanne recognizes plastic in the sea from satellite images.
US company Vail Resorts takes over Crans-Montana ski resort
November 30, 2023
The US ski resort operator Vail Resorts is taking over the Valais ski resort of Crans-Montana.
What can actors still learn today?
November 30, 2023
Are white people still allowed to play black people today? And heterosexuals still homosexuals? There has been a heated debate about this for some time.
Retail sales increase in October thanks to inflation
November 30, 2023
Swiss retailers achieved higher sales in October than a year ago, mainly thanks to inflation.
Federal Council against constituency for the fifth Switzerland
November 30, 2023
The Federal Council is against separate constituencies for the fifth Switzerland in National Council elections.
So far there are no signs of a fentanyl wave in Switzerland
November 30, 2023
The painkiller fentanyl has become the leading cause of death for people aged between 18 and 49 in the USA.
BKW boss: Switzerland well positioned for electricity supply in winter
November 30, 2023
BKW CEO Robert Itschner says that the energy markets remain challenging, but that Switzerland is well positioned for the winter.
Soil inoculation significantly increases maize yields
November 30, 2023
Inoculating the soil with a fungus can increase the maize harvest in fields by up to 40 percent.
Bridge builder Amherd in the spotlight for a year
November 30, 2023
The first female defense minister in the history of Switzerland will be the sixth female president.
Moderate economic outlook according to KOF Economic Barometer
November 30, 2023
The outlook for the Swiss economy remains gloomy for the near future. Although the economic barometer rose slightly in November, it is still below its long-term average.
Inheritance more lucrative for new billionaires than working for themselves
November 30, 2023
Last year, 137 people around the world joined the exclusive circle of billionaires.
Zurich researchers reverse evolution
November 30, 2023
In an experiment, Zurich researchers have restored the mechanism that prevents self-fertilization in plants.
Brian Keller and the public prosecutor’s office move forward with the verdict
November 30, 2023
Both the defendant Brian Keller and the responsible Zurich public prosecutor's office are appealing the verdict of the Dielsdorf ZH district court to the Zurich High Court.
Retail sales increase in October
November 30, 2023
The Swiss retail trade achieved higher sales in October than a year ago. However, the increase is only due to inflation.
Swissgrid improves electricity grid and supply security
November 30, 2023
The national grid company Swissgrid has increased the capacity of the power line between Bassecourt JU and Mühleberg BE.
Reservoirs and gas storage facilities are filled to above-average levels
November 30, 2023
According to the latest figures from the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, Switzerland's reservoirs are currently 83.

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