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According to the study, moving is usually not financially worthwhile
November 21, 2023
Tenants in Switzerland have no reason to move. There is a "stay bonus". Moving house, on the other hand, is associated with costs and usually results in higher rents.
Center-President Pfister: “Blocher has blown up the citizens’ bloc”
November 21, 2023
After the elections, the SVP and FDP want to strengthen cooperation between the bourgeois parties.
Exports fall significantly in October
November 21, 2023
After two months of strong growth, the Swiss economy sold significantly fewer goods abroad in October than in the previous month.
Sonova lowers outlook for full year after profit decline
November 21, 2023
Hearing aid manufacturer Sonova suffered a decline in both sales and net profit in the first half of its 2023/24 financial year.
Sent back to sea: Drama surrounding Rohingya refugees
November 21, 2023
A drama involving desperate Rohingya refugees from Myanmar has been unfolding in Indonesia for days.
Hopes for early release of hostages – The night at a glance
November 21, 2023
While the fighting in the Gaza Strip continues relentlessly, the heads of state of important emerging countries such as Russia and China want to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
Fatal accident during logging work
November 21, 2023
A 77-year-old Swiss man died in an accident in Vers-l'Eglise (VD) near Les Diablerets while clearing wood.
Tax rate falls by eight percentage points in the canton of Schaffhausen
November 20, 2023
Taxpayers in Schaffhausen will see their taxes reduced in 2024: The Cantonal Council reduced the rate by eight percentage points on Monday as part of a lengthy budget debate.
Two lucky people win five-year pensions thanks to Eurodreams
November 20, 2023
Two lucky people in Switzerland won a monthly pension of 2222 francs over five years on Monday evening thanks to Eurodreams.
Shooting the seven Valais wolf packs is no easy task
November 20, 2023
According to the cantonal authorities, the planned removal of seven of the thirteen wolf packs in Valais is no easy task.
Air traffic controller strike leads to disruptions in France and Europe
November 20, 2023
An air traffic controller strike in France on Monday led to cancellations and delays.
Air traffic controller strike leads to disruptions in France and Europe
November 20, 2023
An air traffic controller strike in France on Monday led to cancellations and delays.
Future president: ultra-liberal Milei wants to turn Argentina around
November 20, 2023
Following his clear victory in the presidential election in Argentina, the ultra-liberal populist Javier Milei has announced a radical turnaround in the South American country.
Police seize stolen paintings and arrest two men
November 20, 2023
The Zurich cantonal police have arrested two Swiss nationals in the canton of Basel-Land and seized stolen works of art worth several hundred thousand francs.
Lucerne waives voting rights when filling parish positions
November 20, 2023
The Lucerne government has decided to waive some of its voting rights when filling pastoral positions in future.
Interim abbot of Saint-Maurice allegedly abused novices
November 20, 2023
The interim abbot of Saint-Maurice in Valais has been accused of sexual abuse in a report by French-speaking Swiss television station RTS.
Paris warns against privately farmed eggs due to chemical contamination
November 20, 2023
In the greater Paris area, health authorities are advising against the consumption of eggs from private farms due to excessive contamination of the soil with perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds (PFAS).
SRG expects major job cuts if the media levy is reduced
November 20, 2023
The SRG opposes the reduction in radio and television fees proposed by the Federal Council.

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