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Preliminary investigation by the Data Protection Commissioner into data theft from the Confederation
November 15, 2023
Following the renewed hacker attack on Federal Administration data, the Federal Data Protection Commissioner has initiated a preliminary investigation.
UBS insists on its innocence in the tax dispute in France
November 15, 2023
UBS intends to continue defending itself in the tax evasion trial in France. It insists on its innocence and emphasizes that there is no concrete evidence.
WHO chief: Israel’s military action in Gaza clinic “completely unacceptable”
November 15, 2023
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has strongly condemned the Israeli military operation in a clinic in the Gaza Strip.
Macron: Peace and democracy unite France and Switzerland
November 15, 2023
France and Switzerland are united in their values such as democracy and peace. French President Emmanuel Macron said this on Wednesday in his welcoming address on his state visit to Bern.
Zurich wants to defuse open crack scene with new contact point
November 15, 2023
The city of Zurich is opening a new drop-in center for drug addicts on Thursday. Serious addicts can smoke crack and freebase in this container village.
Berset: “Switzerland is not isolated because of France”
November 15, 2023
In his welcoming speech for French President Emmanuel Macron, President Alain Berset emphasized the similarities between the two countries.
Green co-chairmanship conceivable for Basel National Councillor Sibel Arslan
November 15, 2023
Basel National Councillor Sibel Arslan has not ruled out running for co-presidency of the Green Party.
WHO wants to tackle loneliness as a health risk
November 15, 2023
Loneliness has negative consequences for health. The World Health Organization (WHO) is now investigating how social contacts can be promoted as a contribution to good health, it announced in Geneva on Wednesday.
French presidential couple received with military honors
November 15, 2023
The French presidential couple were received by the entire Federal Council on the Federal Square in Bern on Wednesday afternoon.
Geneva artist Rylsee designs poster for Montreux Jazz Festival
November 15, 2023
The official poster for the 58th Montreux Jazz Festival (MJF) was designed by Geneva artist Rylsee.
French court overturns judgment in UBS tax case
November 15, 2023
The UBS scattering dispute in France will drag on. The big bank has been successful with its appeal before the supreme court.
Scholz: Border controls will continue for a very long time
November 15, 2023
According to Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the controls introduced in October at Germany's borders with Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland will continue for a very long time.
Signa has probably reduced its stake in Selfridges to 45 percent
November 15, 2023
The struggling Signa Group has apparently reduced its stake in the British luxury department store chain Selfridges.
Bern’s Theater Gurten presents a world premiere
November 15, 2023
Bern's Gurten Theater is presenting a world premiere in the summer of 2024 on Bern's local mountain of the same name.
Court overturns verdict in UBS tax case
November 15, 2023
UBS has won a victory in its tax evasion case with France. The Court of Cassation in Paris has partially annulled the judgment of the lower court.
Emmanuel Macron and his wife have landed in Bern-Belp
November 15, 2023
French President Emmanuel Macron, his wife Brigitte and their entourage have landed in Bern-Belp.
Signa loses Selfridges stake to Thailand’s Central Group
November 15, 2023
The struggling Signa Group has apparently lost its stake in the British luxury department store chain Selfridges.
No transparency on gold imports into Switzerland
November 15, 2023
The figures for Switzerland's gold imports remain secret. On Wednesday, the Federal Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the Society for Threatened Peoples (STP).

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