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Business situation cools significantly according to KOF survey
November 8, 2023
The business situation of companies in Switzerland cooled noticeably in October. According to the KOF Swiss Economic Institute, the downturn in the private sector continues.
Federal Court rules on access to information on gold imports
November 8, 2023
The Federal Supreme Court will hold a public hearing next week on whether the Society for Threatened Peoples should be granted access to the figures on the origin of the gold imported into Switzerland.
Schaffhausen residents decide on indoor swimming pool and special financial pots
November 8, 2023
On November 19, voters in the canton of Schaffhausen will decide on a contribution of CHF 12 million towards a new indoor swimming pool.
Real estate bubble index slightly lower again in the third quarter
November 8, 2023
The risk of a bubble on the Swiss owner-occupied housing market decreased again slightly in the third quarter of 2023.
Swiss Life grows in premiums and fee income
November 8, 2023
In the first nine months of the year, life insurer Swiss Life benefited from further growth abroad and increased income from fees and commissions.
Swiss Life’s fee business grew in the first nine months
November 8, 2023
Life insurer Swiss Life continued to grow in the first nine months of the year with income from fees and commissions.
Crypto turbulence leaves majority of investors unimpressed
November 8, 2023
Negative headlines have not shaken the confidence of the vast majority of crypto investors.
Bern’s security director calls on people to refrain from holding rallies
November 8, 2023
Bern's Director of Security Philippe Müller (FDP) has called for Palestine rallies to be avoided.
USA removes Switzerland from currency manipulators watch list
November 7, 2023
The US Treasury Department continues to refrain from branding Switzerland as a currency manipulator.
Blue diamond auctioned in Geneva for 39.5 million francs
November 7, 2023
A rare blue diamond has fetched 39.5 million francs at an auction in Geneva. According to a spokeswoman for Christie's auction house, the 17.
Truck on Furka car train catches fire
November 7, 2023
On Tuesday afternoon, a lorry caught fire on a car transport train from Oberwald VS to Realp UR.
Species protection agreement: Germany under observation
November 7, 2023
Germany is under scrutiny for possible violations of the Washington Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites).
Second Yes to more flexibility for war material exports
November 7, 2023
In exceptional cases, the Federal Council should be able to deviate from the licensing criteria for war material exports and act more flexibly.
Truck on Furka car train catches fire – route closed
November 7, 2023
On Tuesday afternoon, a truck caught fire on a train loading cars from Oberwald VS to Realp UR.
Sadness and anger at the trial after fatal accident on Lake Biel
November 7, 2023
More than six years after the death of two women in the port of La Neuveville BE, the trial of eight defendants began on Tuesday.
Bernese-Ukrainian-Georgian strike against cybercrime
November 7, 2023
With the help of Ukrainian and Georgian law enforcement authorities, the Bern cantonal police have succeeded in identifying a group of suspected online investment fraudsters.
President Berset talks to the Pope about peacebuilding
November 7, 2023
The President of the Swiss Confederation, Alain Berset, will be received by Pope Francis for a private audience at the Vatican on Thursday (November 9).
Bucherer patron Jörg Bucherer passes away
November 7, 2023
Shortly after selling his jewelry and watch chain to Rolex, Jörg Bucherer has died.

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