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Security gaps discovered in charging stations for electric vehicles
November 15, 2023
There are significant security gaps in the Swiss charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
Flood risk decreases quickly after the end of the continuous rain
November 15, 2023
The continuous rain on the northern slopes of the Alps largely came to an end on Wednesday morning.
Hunting warden stands trial over two young golden eagles
November 15, 2023
The Valais judiciary must once again deal with the case of two golden eagles that left their nest prematurely at the end of June 2018 due to a disturbance.
Béatrice Pilloud becomes Attorney General of the Canton of Valais
November 15, 2023
Béatrice Pilloud is to become the new Attorney General of the Canton of Valais. She succeeds Nicolas Dubuis, who will step down at the end of 2023 - two years earlier than planned.
Public-law organization for educational mobility
November 15, 2023
The Federal Council wants to transform the Agency for Educational Mobility into an institution under public law.
Increased costs for the management of pension fund assets
November 15, 2023
The management of pension fund assets in Switzerland has become more expensive. The costs have risen significantly since 2020, as an analysis published by Swisscanto on Wednesday shows.
Zurich court sentences former municipal waste disposal manager
November 15, 2023
On Wednesday, the Zurich District Court sentenced the former director of the Zurich waste disposal company ERZ.
Documentary “Las Toreras” asks the bereaved after a suicide
November 15, 2023
What does a suicide do to family members? This difficult question is explored in the Swiss documentary "Las Toreras" by Jackie Brutsche.
Only Arve near Geneva still at highest risk of flooding
November 15, 2023
On Wednesday morning, only the Arve near Geneva was still listed with the highest flood risk of level 5 on the federal natural hazard portal.
Andermatt Swiss Alps secures loan of CHF 125 million
November 15, 2023
Andermatt Swiss Alps has agreed a syndicated loan of CHF 125 million with a consortium of Swiss banks led by UBS subsidiary Credit Suisse.
Pedestrian dies after collision with car in Orbe VD
November 15, 2023
An 86-year-old man was hit by a car on a pedestrian crossing in Orbe VD on Tuesday.
Zurich cantonal police arrest internet paedophile
November 15, 2023
A 39-year-old Swiss man has been in custody in the canton of Zurich since September: he is alleged to have coerced minors on the internet to produce sex images of themselves.
Coronavirus makes itself more contagious with special tactics
November 15, 2023
The coronavirus hijacks a cell mechanism to become more contagious. Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) have uncovered this infection tactic.
Bargains on Black Friday? Consumers are often deceived
November 15, 2023
The supposed bargains on Black Friday are often misleading. In certain cases, a purchase on a bargain day can be a good deal, but often less is saved than hoped for.
Record discharge of the Arve near Geneva
November 15, 2023
The Arve near Geneva has set an all-time discharge record. On Wednesday morning, it exceeded the limit of 1000 cubic meters of water per second.
Rhine around Basel closed to shipping due to flooding
November 15, 2023
Due to the heavy rainfall, the Rhine at Basel has reached flood level IIc. Navigation was therefore closed from Rheinfelden AG via Basel to Kembs in France.
Basel-Stadt votes on greening the streetscape
November 15, 2023
In Basel-Stadt, two far-reaching climate initiatives will be put to the vote on November 26.
Roche receives approval for cancer drug Columvi in Switzerland
November 15, 2023
The pharmaceutical company Roche has received approval from Swissmedic. This concerns the drug Columvi for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

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