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Solothurn: Roth (SP) ahead of Imark (SVP)
November 19, 2023
In the battle for the second seat in the Council of States in Solothurn, SP National Councillor Franziska Roth is just ahead of SVP National Councillor Christian Imark according to the interim results.
Award for German-language Swiss literature
November 19, 2023
The Swiss Book Prize was established in 2008 and is awarded exclusively to German-language Swiss literature.
Christian Haller receives the book prize for “Sich lichtende Nebel”
November 19, 2023
"Sich lichtende Nebel" is the name of the story for which Christian Haller has been awarded the Swiss Book Prize 2023.
Christian Haller receives the book prize for “Sich lichternde Nebel”
November 19, 2023
"Sich lichtende Nebel" is the name of the story for which Christian Haller has been awarded the Swiss Book Prize 2023.
Green autumn: German ecology party loses influence
November 19, 2023
When the German Greens meet for their national party conference on Thursday, they also want to celebrate a little.
Most famous Briton who never lived: Sherlock Holmes “dead” for 130 years
November 19, 2023
A duel with the evil Professor Moriarty, a fall down the Reichenbach Falls - the supposed death of Sherlock Holmes in 1893 sent shockwaves through England.
Valais hunting president warns against false expectations of wolf hunting
November 19, 2023
The president of the cantonal hunters' association of Valais warns against false expectations of wolf control: "We will never succeed in removing over two thirds of the wolves in Valais this winter," says Pascal Vuignier.
Three cantons vote on eight substantive proposals
November 19, 2023
In three cantons, decisions will be made on eight substantive proposals on Sunday (today).
Second ballots for the Council of States take place in five cantons
November 19, 2023
In the cantons of Aargau, Schaffhausen, Solothurn, Ticino and Zurich, second rounds of voting for the Council of States will take place this Sunday.
Sunday, November 19, 2023
November 19, 2023
SNB to give up fracking investments, anxious wait for the Pisa study and controversial IV experts allowed to continue working: This and more can be found in the Sunday papers.
President of the Switzerland-Palestine Group: Banning Hamas would be a mistake
November 19, 2023
Banning Hamas in Switzerland would be a mistake, according to the president of the Swiss-Palestinian parliamentary group.
Lukas Porro is the new Swiss beer waiter champion
November 18, 2023
Lukas Porro from Zurich is the new Swiss beer sommelier champion. He beat five other finalists in Bern, as announced by the Swiss Brewers' Association on Saturday evening.
New cross-border commuter agreement already having an impact in Ticino
November 18, 2023
The new cross-border commuter agreement between Switzerland and Italy, which came into force in July, is already making itself felt in Ticino.
Berset and Cassis receive Orbán for a courtesy visit
November 18, 2023
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will give a speech in Zurich on Wednesday at the invitation of the magazine "Weltwoche".
Geneva SP National Councillor Christian Dandrès is the new VPOD President
November 18, 2023
Geneva SP National Councillor Christian Dandrès is to become the new President of the VPOD public service union.
SNB sees independence as the guarantor of prosperity and growth
November 18, 2023
According to SNB Chairman Thomas Jordan, the independence of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) is one of the guarantors of "prosperity and growth" in Switzerland.
What the Swiss newspapers say about the Corona Leaks report
November 18, 2023
On Friday, the Control Committees of the National Council and the Council of States (CC) published their eagerly awaited investigation report on the so-called corona leaks.
Federal Council does too little against indiscretions according to its supervisor
November 17, 2023
The numerous indiscretions in connection with Covid-19 business cannot be blamed directly on Health Minister Alain Berset.

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