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Jan Böhmermann and the Ehrenfeld Dance Orchestra perform in Zurich
Jan Böhmermann and the Rundfunk-Tanzorchester Ehrenfeld are leaving the TV studio of the late-night show "ZDF Magazin Royale" and going on tour.
Federal Council wants to tighten rules for importing puppies
The Federal Council wants to put a stop to the irresponsible import of young dogs.
Tuberculosis bacteria strangle host cells
Tuberculosis bacteria strangle the host cells. This has been shown by an international research team led by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) in a new study.
Implenia CEO: Hardly affected by the crisis in residential construction
The crisis in residential construction in Switzerland and especially Germany has left Implenia virtually unscathed.
Zurich researchers are on the trail of the origin of life
Swiss researchers have found new clues to the origin of life. Protein-like aggregates, known as amyloids, could have played a role in the origin of life, according to a new study.
Melanie Mettler is the new head of the Museum of Communication
Generational change at the top of the Museum of Communication: Bernese GLP National Councillor Melanie Mettler will chair the museum's Board of Trustees from 2024.
Afghan man brought before Biel court for murder of wife
An Afghan national has been on trial in the court in Biel/Bienne BE since Monday.
Almost 10,000 vehicles wrongly flashed in the city of Bern
Between September 12 and October 19 of this year, 9,604 vehicles were wrongly flashed by new radar systems in the city of Bern.
Julius Baer has lent Signa more than CHF 600 million
Austrian real estate entrepreneur René Benko and his faltering Signa holding company are in debt to Julius Baer to the tune of CHF 606 million.
Many rents likely to rise again in spring 2024
Next Friday, the so-called mortgage reference interest rate is likely to rise again.
X Schneeberger: “suisseminiature”
Following the award-winning debut "Neon Pink & Blue" (2020), X Schneeberger's second novel invites readers on a "grand excursion to little Switzerland" in Melide.
Rail travel to ski resorts becomes easier
With the new timetable, SBB wants to improve connections to tourist destinations such as Graubünden and Valais.
Freight transport grew less strongly than the economy
Freight transport in Switzerland grew less strongly than economic output in 2022.
Narrow majority abolishes Landsgemeinde in Obwalden 25 years ago
The canton of Obwalden abolished a centuries-old tradition 25 years ago: the people of Obwalden sealed the end of the Landsgemeinde.
Historian Altermatt pleads for a new kind of magic formula
In the discussion about the future distribution of Federal Council seats, historian Urs Altermatt proposes a rotation formula.
Julius Baer discloses exposure to Signa
Julius Baer is attempting to calm the waves that have arisen around the Bank's credit exposure to the faltering Signa holding company.
Thousands flock to the Zibelemärit in Bern
The traditional Zibelemärit began in Bern early Monday morning. Tens of thousands of people are expected and tens of thousands of tons of onions are usually on offer at Bern's largest market.
Criminal court opens verdict against two suspected bombers
The Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona will hand down its verdict this afternoon in the case of the two suspected Basel bombers.

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