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Pope Benedict XVI’s last residence becomes a monastery again
November 13, 2023
The last residence of the late Pope Benedict XVI, the Mater Ecclesiae in the Vatican Gardens, will once again become a monastery.
Federal government wants to take action against antibiotic resistance
November 13, 2023
Antibiotics should remain effective and resistance should be avoided. The federal government has therefore developed a strategy together with the cantons and other stakeholders.
Federal government warns of heavy rainfall and flooding
November 13, 2023
Meteorologists are predicting heavy rainfall, particularly for Tuesday night and Tuesday itself.
Ticino glaciers could disappear in ten years’ time
November 13, 2023
Ticino's glaciers have declined sharply for the second year in a row. If the glacier melt continues at the same rate, the glaciers in the southern canton could have largely disappeared in five to ten years.
Main defendant speaks of “defense” in court
November 13, 2023
The first day of the trial at Lucerne Criminal Court began with the questioning of the main defendant.
Fatal dispute in Geuensee LU: Eight people stand trial
November 13, 2023
Eight people will have to answer to the Lucerne Criminal Court on Monday over a fatal dispute in Geuensee LU in 2021.
Asking rents continue to rise in October
November 13, 2023
In Switzerland, rents for apartments on the market continued to rise in October. However, there were significant differences between the individual cantons.
UBS hopes for supreme court in France case
November 13, 2023
UBS is still fighting the guilty verdict in France for aiding and abetting illegal client solicitation and money laundering.
Civic duel for vacant seat in the Council of States in Aargau
November 13, 2023
The SVP and the centrist parties are engaged in an exchange of blows in the run-off election for the vacant SVP seat in the Council of States in the canton of Aargau.
Baselland decides on a landfill tax on construction waste
November 13, 2023
On November 19, the electorate of Basel-Landschaft will decide on the introduction of a cantonal landfill tax.
SVP attacks SP’s seat in Solothurn Council of States
November 13, 2023
In the canton of Solothurn, the SP and SVP are fighting for the vacant seat in the Council of States following the withdrawal of the FDP in the run-off election on November 19.
Civic neck-and-neck race in the Ticino Council of States elections
November 13, 2023
After a very good first round of voting, Marco Chiesa (SVP), the only incumbent member of the Council of States from Ticino, appears to be a shoo-in for the small chamber.
Mammut expands to South Korea
November 13, 2023
The outdoor company Mammut Sports is expanding into South Korea. After Japan and China, the Swiss premium provider of mountain sports clothing is thus continuing its expansion in Asia with the fall/winter 2024 season, as the company announced on Monday.
Number of people in employment continues to rise in Switzerland
November 13, 2023
The Swiss labor market remains extremely robust. The number of people in employment increased by 2.
Number of people in employment rises by 2.2 percent in the third quarter
November 13, 2023
The Swiss labor market remains extremely robust. The number of people in employment increased by 2.
Gale-force winds in the mountains
November 13, 2023
On Monday night, a warm front brought strong south-westerly to westerly winds across the northern side of the Alps.
Broken business relationship ends in deadly brawl
November 13, 2023
Today, Monday, eight people will have to answer to the Lucerne Criminal Court for violent crimes.
27th International Short Film Festival in Winterthur comes to an end
November 12, 2023
The 27th International Short Film Festival in Winterthur came to an end on Sunday evening.

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