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WHO: No new unknown pathogens reported from China
Following the unusual cluster of respiratory diseases in children in China, the World Health Organization (WHO) has given the all-clear for the time being after consulting with Chinese authorities.
Ikea heirs no longer richest Swiss
Changing of the guard among the richest Swiss: after 21 years, the Ikea founding family Kamprad is no longer in first place.
SP Party Council recommends a two-person ticket for the Federal Council elections
At its extraordinary meeting in Bern, the SP Party Council described all six candidates as "excellently qualified" for the SP Federal Council ticket.
SP party council recommends two-person ticket for the Federal Council elections
At its extraordinary meeting, the SP Party Council declared all six candidates to be unreservedly qualified for the SP Federal Council ticket.
Saint-Maurice Abbey asks for help from Rome in abuse scandal
Following allegations of sexual abuse, there is a change of leadership at Saint-Maurice Abbey for the second time in around two months.
Vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella is missing
There is a shortage of vaccines against measles, mumps, rubella and polio in Switzerland.
Vaccine against measles, mumps, rubella, polio missing
There is a shortage of vaccines against measles, mumps, rubella and polio in Switzerland.
Commission calls for more money for farmers and less for asylum
More money for agriculture, financed with cuts in asylum and regional policy: this is the result after several weeks of discussions on the 2024 federal budget in the National Council's Finance Committee (FK-N).
National Council committee wants more money for agriculture
Additional funds for agriculture, financed with cuts in asylum and regional policy: this is the result after several weeks of discussions in the National Council's Finance Committee (FK-N).
Press Council reprimands “20 Minuten” and “Blick”
The Press Council has approved two complaints against the media titles "20 Minuten" and "Blick".
Ampel coalition wants to suspend debt brake for 2023
Due to the Karlsruhe budget ruling, the traffic light coalition wants to make use of the debt brake exception for this year.
Ampel coalition wants to introduce supplementary budget for 2023
The traffic light coalition wants to introduce a supplementary budget for this year due to the Karlsruhe budget ruling.
Germany admits failures in the fight against racism
Germany has admitted to the UN Committee against Racial Discrimination (CERD) that it has neglected the issue of racism for decades.
Third bird flu outbreak in Germany in a short space of time
In Germany, the highly pathogenic bird flu has broken out in at least three farms within a few days.
Armasuisse and Rheinmetall seal tank sale
The Federal Armaments Office (Armasuisse) and the German manufacturer Rheinmetall signed the contract for the sale of 25 Leopard 2 battle tanks on Thursday.
The Rector of the College of St-Maurice resigns from office
The rector of the College of St-Maurice Abbey is stepping down from his post for the time being.
Lafarge in Syria: Paris court announces verdict for January 16
The French Court of Cassation will issue a ruling in the Lafarge court case in Syria at the beginning of next year.
Canton of Fribourg supports the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships
On Thursday, the Fribourg Grand Council approved a decree for the financial support of the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships in Switzerland.

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