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Globus co-owner Benko hands over power at Signa to restructurer
November 8, 2023
Billionaire René Benko had built up his real estate group with the help of low interest rates and financially strong investors.
City of Bern wants no more large demonstrations until Christmas
November 8, 2023
The city of Bern is no longer authorizing large demonstrations and parades in the city centre for the time being.
Alliance for Media Diversity shows no understanding for SRG downsizing
November 8, 2023
The Alliance for Media Diversity has no sympathy for the Federal Council's intention to reduce the household levy for the SRG.
Contingent and controlled introduction of weight loss injections
November 8, 2023
One and a half years after its approval by the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products Swissmedic, the weight loss injection Wegovy is available in Switzerland for the first time this week.
Lucerne once again becomes the scene of the queer film scene
November 8, 2023
The Pink Panorama film festival in Lucerne will be showing numerous international queer films at the Stattkino from November 15 to 18.
Bern’s security director defends ban on demonstrations until Christmas
November 8, 2023
Reto Nause (center), Director of Security for the City of Bern, has defended the city government's decision not to permit any more large demonstrations in the city center until Christmas.
Federal Council decides to draw up a negotiating mandate with the EU
November 8, 2023
The Federal Council wants to draw up a negotiating mandate with the European Union (EU).
Cantons welcome negotiating mandate
November 8, 2023
The Conference of Cantonal Governments (KdK) welcomes the drafting of a mandate for negotiations with the EU by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.
First aid shipments from Terre des hommes arrive in Gaza
November 8, 2023
The Swiss children's rights organization Terre des hommes (Tdh) has distributed relief supplies to the suffering population in the Gaza Strip for the first time.
Prices for residential property likely to remain stable
November 8, 2023
Prices for residential property in Switzerland are likely to remain stable over the next 12 months.
Dielsdorf District Court sets Brian free on Friday
November 8, 2023
Brian will be set free on Friday at 10 am. This was decided by the Dielsdorf district court.
Electric cars will no longer be tax-exempt in Switzerland from 2024
November 8, 2023
From next year, electric cars will be subject to automobile tax, just like other cars.
Confederation assesses personnel leasing for vaccine production positively
November 8, 2023
The federal government considers the hiring of 29 federal employees by Lonza for the production of Covid vaccines to be positive.
Furka car transport remains temporarily closed due to fire
November 8, 2023
The Furka car transport service from Oberwald VS to Realp UR has been suspended until further notice after a truck caught fire on Tuesday.
TCS participates in European camping platform
November 8, 2023
The Touring Club Switzerland (TCS) and its Dutch and German counterparts are joining forces in the field of digital bookings.
UBS wage survey: no real wage growth expected in 2024
November 8, 2023
Purchasing power in Switzerland is likely to remain under pressure next year. Although companies surveyed by UBS want to pay their employees more for 2024, the higher salaries will not be able to compensate for inflation.
Commission welcomes better protection against underage marriages
November 8, 2023
The legal regulations against underage marriages are to be tightened. The Legal Affairs Committee of the Council of States (RK-S) has unanimously agreed to the Federal Council's proposals.
Commerzbank aims to increase profit to 3.4 billion euros by 2027
November 8, 2023
More business with wealthy private clients and additional digital offerings for corporate clients should bring higher profits for Germany's Commerzbank in the coming years.

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