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Sporting goods retailer Decathlon wants to expand in Germany
November 19, 2024
Despite the poor buying mood, French sporting goods retailer Decathlon is focusing on expansion: dozens of stores are to be opened in Germany by the end of 2027.
Plastic waste could be greatly reduced by taking four steps
November 19, 2024
Plastic waste often ends up in the environment or on mountains of garbage. A research group from the University of Berkeley in the USA has some unusual news: with four major measures, this incorrectly disposed plastic waste could be reduced by 91 percent.
G20 demands more aid from Israel – looting in Gaza
November 19, 2024
In view of the enormous suffering of the people in the Gaza Strip, the G20 states are calling on Israel to urgently expand humanitarian aid and strengthen the protection of the civilian population.
44-year-old must stand trial for murder in Weinfelden
November 19, 2024
A man is to stand trial in the district court in Weinfelden on Tuesday for the death of his wife.
Nagra welcomes a possible referendum on the nuclear repository
November 19, 2024
The National Cooperative for the Disposal of Radioactive Waste (Nagra) welcomes a possible referendum on the final nuclear repository.
Schaffhausen cantonal council approves tax cut and deficit
November 18, 2024
The conservative majority of the Schaffhausen Cantonal Council has decided to lower the tax rate as part of its deliberations on the 2025 budget.
Members of the highest federal authorities protected from prosecution
November 18, 2024
Members of the highest federal authorities, and therefore also members of the National Council and Council of States, are generally protected from prosecution by their absolute and relative immunity.
Council of States member Chiesa remains protected from election campaign investigations
November 18, 2024
Freedom of expression is important in an election campaign. The responsible parliamentary committees therefore do not waive the immunity of SVP member of the Council of States Marco Chiesa in connection with investigations into an SVP election campaign.
Commission postpones decision on immunity of Aeschi and Graber
November 18, 2024
The National Council's Immunity Committee has postponed its decision on lifting the immunity of SVP National Councillors Thomas Aeschi and Michael Graber.
No immunity protection for SVP National Councillor Glarner after tweet
November 18, 2024
Aargau SVP National Councillor Andreas Glarner does not enjoy protection from investigations through parliamentary immunity after making statements against Islam on the X short message service.
CO2 removal by forests and oceans nothing for net zero balance
November 18, 2024
The natural removal of CO2 from the atmosphere by forests or oceans should not be included in the net-zero balance of climate protection measures.
Foreign Minister Cassis in favor of two-state solution in the Middle East
November 18, 2024
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis attended three UN Security Council meetings in New York on Monday.
Federal Councillor Beat Jans visits federal asylum centers in Eastern Switzerland
November 18, 2024
Federal Councillor Beat Jans (SP) visited the federal asylum centers in Kreuzlingen TG and Altstätten SG on Monday.
Europe must step up efforts for healthy ageing, says OECD
November 18, 2024
Europe must step up its efforts to promote a healthy ageing population. According to the OECD annual report on health in the European Union and associated countries, this will help to better overcome difficulties such as the shortage of nursing staff.
Swiss feature film debut receives “Special Mention” in Palermo
November 18, 2024
The feature film debut "Bagger Drama" by Bernese director Piet Baumgartner has received an honorable mention at the Efebo d'Oro film festival in Palermo.
SRG ombudsman reprimands SRF for Instagram post on freeways
November 18, 2024
Swiss Radio and Television (SRG) violated the requirements of objectivity and diversity with an Instagram post on the referendum proposal on the expansion of the national roads.
Head of the Palestinian Relief Organization: Currently no replacement for UNRWA
November 18, 2024
The head of the Palestinian Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is hoping for a clear political path to a two-state solution for Palestinians and Israelis in the coming weeks.
Hotel Kreuz in Herzogenbuchsee is historic hotel of the year
November 18, 2024
The Hotel Kreuz in Herzogenbuchsee BE received the "Historic Hotel of the Year" award on Monday.

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