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German government postpones decision on 2024 budget
November 22, 2023
The German coalition government is postponing the decision on the federal budget for 2024 following a budget ruling by the Constitutional Court.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban advises Switzerland against joining the EU
November 22, 2023
At the invitation of "Weltwoche", Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban gave a speech in Zurich on Wednesday.
Federal Council ends cooperation with three Palestinian NGOs
November 22, 2023
The Federal Council is ending its cooperation with three Palestinian non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Migros subsidiary Denner hires former CEO of Lidl Switzerland
November 22, 2023
The Migros subsidiary Denner has found a new CEO: Torsten Friedrich, the former head of Lidl Switzerland, will take over the management of the discounter.
Confederation tests 24-hour procedure for asylum applications with no prospect of success
November 22, 2023
The State Secretariat for Migration wants to process asylum applications from people from North Africa within 24 hours.
Former SVP National Councillor Vogt becomes member of the SRG Board of Directors
November 22, 2023
The Federal Council has elected former Zurich SVP National Councillor Hans-Ueli Vogt to the Board of Directors of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG).
Fribourg cantonal parliament adopts budget for 2024
November 22, 2023
On Wednesday, the Fribourg Grand Council approved the 2024 budget with a surplus of CHF 924,450.
17-year-old found dead in the canton of Vaud
November 22, 2023
A 17-year-old Tunisian man was found dead on the side of the road in Aclens, Vaud, on Wednesday night.
Council of States committee wants to increase rail expansion
November 22, 2023
The Council of States Committee for Transport and Telecommunications (KVF-S) wants to increase the credits for rail expansion by CHF 250 million in 2025 and 2035.
New technology for communication with nanorobots in the body
November 22, 2023
A new technology enables tiny implants in the blood to be networked with each other.
Federal Council allocates around CHF 1.2 billion for motorways
November 22, 2023
The Federal Council has allocated around CHF 300 million over the next four years for the eleventh long-term construction program for the completion of Switzerland's national roads.
Basel rapist faces higher sentence
November 22, 2023
A Portuguese man who raped a woman in front of her apartment in Basel in 2020 together with a teenager is facing a higher sentence.
In Switzerland, everyone should be able to use the same charger from 2024
November 22, 2023
In Switzerland, everyone should be able to use the same charger for different cell phones, laptops or tablets from different manufacturers.
Condition of electricity transmission grid worse than previously assumed
November 22, 2023
According to the national grid company Swissgrid, the condition of the electricity transmission grid in Switzerland is worse than previously assumed.
Purchases into pillar 3a should be possible retrospectively
November 22, 2023
In future, it should be possible to close contribution gaps in pillar 3a through subsequent purchases.
Validation procedures for adults without qualifications hardly widespread
November 22, 2023
The validation of educational achievements and qualification opportunities for adults without a vocational qualification currently only exists in 15 basic vocational training courses.
Elena Schwarz becomes Conductor in Residence at Klangforum Wien
November 22, 2023
Elena Schwarz, a conductor with Swiss and Australian roots, will take up one of two residencies at the renowned Klangforum Wien.
The Centovalli Railway celebrates its 100th birthday
November 22, 2023
Its winding route through the valley of a hundred valleys is one of the most beautiful that can be explored on rails: We are talking about the Centovalli Railway.

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