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Man shoots himself during tenant eviction
November 2, 2023
A 66-year-old Frenchman shot himself on Thursday during the proceedings for his expulsion from a business premises in Lonay in Vaud.
World Cup slope in Zermatt partially overhangs ski area
November 2, 2023
The Valais Construction Commission has found irregularities during an inspection of the new Gran Becca ski race slope in Zermatt.
Dampened economic outlook weighs on new car registrations
November 2, 2023
The further deterioration in the economy also had a negative impact on new car registrations in October.
Rösti speaks of opportunities and risks of the technology at AI summit
November 2, 2023
Federal Councillor Albert Rösti attended the first international summit on the security of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United Kingdom on Thursday.
Free passage through Gotthard Base Tunnel massively delayed
November 2, 2023
The damage to the Gotthard Base Tunnel following the derailment of a freight train in August is far more serious than expected: The rail tunnel is therefore not expected to be fully available again for passenger and freight trains until September 2024.
Renewed demands for discounts after Gotthard delay
November 2, 2023
SBB's problems in the Gotthard base tunnel have reignited discussions about discounts or special solutions for rail passengers to and from Ticino.
Swiss national roads in good condition according to the federal government
November 2, 2023
According to the Federal Roads Office, the national road network is well maintained overall.
Ticino government insists on compensation for subscription holders
November 2, 2023
SBB should compensate season ticket holders and create incentives for day-trippers: This is what Raffaele De Rosa, President of the Ticino government, is demanding after the delayed reopening of the Gotthard Base Tunnel became known.
Barracks in Chur temporarily become asylum accommodation
November 2, 2023
From the beginning of November, the barracks of the Chur Waffenplatz will be made available for asylum seekers for six weeks.
Seven Swiss nationals departed from Gaza
November 2, 2023
Seven Swiss nationals had left the Gaza Strip for Egypt by Thursday afternoon. Six of them are dual nationals.
Newly designed Bührle exhibition opens at Kunsthaus Zürich
November 2, 2023
The new orientation of the Bührle exhibition at the Kunsthaus Zürich has not convinced the scientific advisory board.
Fondation Beyeler enhances collection presentation with loans
November 2, 2023
The Fondation Beyeler in Riehen BS presents its collection of modern and contemporary masterpieces in a new way.
IWP economist: inflation will tend to rise again
November 2, 2023
Although inflation in Switzerland remained stable in October, it remains a topic of debate.
Unknown perpetrators steal and slaughter two sheep in Bennau SZ
November 2, 2023
So far unknown perpetrators have stolen and slaughtered two sheep in the night to Monday in Bennau SZ.
Transportation politician Storni criticizes SBB for “lack of innovation”
November 2, 2023
SBB has invested too little in innovation in recent decades, criticizes Ticino National Council member and transport politician Bruno Storni.
Swiss benefits from higher ticket prices and lower costs
November 2, 2023
The airline Swiss was again able to increase both revenue and profit in the third quarter.
Advisory board is not satisfied with new Bührle exhibition at Kunsthaus Zürich
November 2, 2023
The scientific advisory board would have liked to see a clearer focus on the former owners of the works in the Bührle exhibition.
Zurich National Councillor Girod does not want to run for the Federal Council
November 2, 2023
Another rejection of the Green Party's candidacy for the Federal Council: Bastien Girod, a member of the National Council from Zurich, also does not want to run in December.

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