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Geberit raises margin forecast despite construction slump in Europe
November 2, 2023
Geberit continues to feel the effects of the slump in Europe's construction industry.
Injuries and arrests at the Glaubenberg Federal Asylum Center OW
November 1, 2023
In the Federal Asylum Center (BAZ) Glaubenberg in Sarnen OW, there was an altercation between asylum seekers on Wednesday evening.
Diocese of Sion appoints external sexual abuse audit
November 1, 2023
In connection with sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, the Diocese of Sion has commissioned an independent external audit.
Wolves may be shot in the future also preventively
November 1, 2023
In the future, wolves may also be shot before they have caused damage. Preventive shooting will be permitted as early as December - by cantonal gamekeepers and with the approval of the federal government.
Green Party member of the Council of States Zopfi not a candidate for the Federal Council
November 1, 2023
The Green member of the Council of States from Glarus, Mathias Zopfi, is not running for the Federal Council.
Pro Helvetia restructures management level because of love affair
November 1, 2023
Pro Helvetia, the foundation for the promotion of culture, is restructuring its management level with immediate effect.
Quote: Council of States member Mathias Zopfi on the Green Party’s candidacy for the Federal Council
November 1, 2023
"If one reaches out and the other stands stupidly, perhaps a slap in the face will result".
Minimum pension interest rate to rise to 1.25 percent next year
November 1, 2023
The Federal Council will raise the minimum interest rate for occupational pension plans by 0.
Federal Council wants another 90 million for aid in the Middle East
November 1, 2023
The Federal Council is asking Parliament to provide a further 90 million for humanitarian aid in the Middle East.
Ten Swiss still waiting to leave Gaza Strip
November 1, 2023
Ten people with Swiss passports are still waiting for an opportunity to leave the Gaza Strip.
SNB President Jordan calls for better crisis preparation of banks
November 1, 2023
The events surrounding CS are to remain an isolated case: As a matter of principle, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) does not want to grant emergency liquidity to financial institutions without collateral.
Mobile communications should also work during power outages
November 1, 2023
In the future, the mobile communications network should continue to function even during power outages.
In the Halloween night damage to property in several cantons
November 1, 2023
On Halloween night on Wednesday, there were dozens of cases of damage to property, some of them serious, in several cantons.
Protection status S for Ukrainian refugees will not be lifted
November 1, 2023
The protection status S for refugees from Ukraine will not be lifted for the time being.
Aircraft movements in Zurich almost back to pre-crisis levels in October
November 1, 2023
Almost as many aircraft took off and landed at Zurich Airport in October as in the period before the Corona pandemic.
Federal Council rejects proposal for more flexibility for start-ups
November 1, 2023
The Federal Council rejects a draft law for more working time flexibility for people working for and financially involved in startups.
More people participate in smoke-free month
November 1, 2023
More than 10,000 people have signed up for a smoke-free November this year. The campaign is designed to encourage smokers to quit - ideally for good - with the help of a motivating community.
Five-year-old child is hit by car in Freiburg and dies
November 1, 2023
A five-year-old child died in an accident in the city of Fribourg on Wednesday evening.

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