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Renowned French historian Le Roy Ladurie dies
November 23, 2023
The famous French historian Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie is dead. This was confirmed by the Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques, which Le Roy Ladurie once chaired, to the news agency DPA in Paris on Thursday.
Canton Valais investigates the abbey of Saint-Maurice
November 23, 2023
The public prosecutor's office and cantonal police of the canton of Valais are investigating cases of abuse by the Catholic Church in the Abbey of St.
Mycoplasma bacteria that have disappeared since corona are back
November 23, 2023
After an absence of more than three years, the mycoplasmas that cause pneumonia are back.
Six parties call for binding protection concepts against abuse
November 23, 2023
Numerous members of the National Council believe that churches, schools and associations working with children and young people should be obliged to have protection concepts to prevent abuse.
Bank customers hardly react to different savings interest rates
November 23, 2023
Differences in the savings interest rates of individual financial institutions rarely prompt bank customers to change their banking relationship.
Future Council sees need for action on mental illness
November 23, 2023
Switzerland's young population is calling for better framework conditions for their mental health.
Study reveals unequal access to new cancer drugs
November 23, 2023
Patients in Europe have to wait varying lengths of time for new cancer drugs. According to a new study, it takes an average of 1.
Montreux Jazz Festival 2024 anchored anew in the heart of the city
November 23, 2023
The Montreux Jazz Festival (MJF) has to reinvent itself for its 2024 edition. Because the congress center is being renovated, there will be a stage on the lake for the 58th edition.
Federal government examines cost coverage of medicines purchased abroad
November 23, 2023
In future, anyone who obtains a medicine prescribed by a doctor more cheaply abroad instead of in Switzerland should have the costs reimbursed by the insurance company.
How animals can survive in cities
November 23, 2023
Animals have different strategies for surviving in cities. In a new study in the journal "Nature Communications", an international research team with Swiss participation investigated these strategies of wild urban animals.
Importance of tourism remains below pre-crisis level
November 23, 2023
The overall economic importance of tourism increased significantly again last year.
Commission wants to lower limit values for six air pollutants
November 23, 2023
Based on scientific findings and the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Federal Commission for Air Hygiene recommends lower limit values for six air pollutants.
Majority of top-selling corporate groups in foreign hands
November 23, 2023
The groups with the highest turnover in Switzerland are mostly foreign-owned. However, if we look at the number of employees rather than turnover, their importance for Switzerland is lower.
CHF 400 million project for a more digital healthcare system
November 23, 2023
With a CHF 400 million project, the Federal Council wants to promote digitalization in the healthcare sector over the next ten years.
“Bon Schuur Ticino” – when French is the only national language
November 23, 2023
Switzerland has decided that only one language will be spoken in the entire country: French.
Zurich robot excavator builds environmentally friendly walls on its own
November 23, 2023
Zurich researchers have taught an excavator to build dry stone walls on its own. According to ETH Zurich, the excavator used tons of demolition material to build a six-metre-high and 65-metre-long wall.
Increasing importance of universities for investment in research
November 23, 2023
Universities are the second most important player after the private sector when it comes to investing in research and development.
Importance of the Swiss financial sector remains high
November 23, 2023
The Swiss financial sector is still very important for the Swiss economy and the labor market.

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