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Sunrise slowed in summer – price increase hits customer numbers
November 1, 2023
The decline at Sunrise continues. Switzerland's second-largest telecoms group also posted slightly lower revenues and earnings in the summer quarter.
Researchers develop artificial intelligence with chemical intuition
November 1, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) can partially replace years of experience of chemists.
Switzerland wants to exchange air passenger data with the EU
November 1, 2023
Switzerland is to exchange air passenger data with EU countries in the future. The Federal Council approved a negotiating mandate for an agreement on Wednesday.
Civilian guards again receive the same pay as members of the army
November 1, 2023
Civil defense personnel will receive slightly more pay as of January 1 of next year.
Vegetable substitutes become cheaper
November 1, 2023
Plant-based substitutes have become less expensive in recent years. In some cases, they are even cheaper than the animal original.
Swiss SME PMI dips below growth threshold in October
November 1, 2023
The outlook for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Switzerland deteriorated markedly in October.
False ballot papers for state council elections in the canton of Solothurn
November 1, 2023
For the second round of elections to the Council of States, five Solothurn municipalities have received sporadic false ballots.
Sentiment in Swiss industry deteriorates in October
November 1, 2023
The situation in Swiss industry remains depressed. The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell more sharply than expected in October, remaining clearly in negative territory.
New CLA for service station stores brings higher wages
November 1, 2023
The new collective labor agreement (CLA) for service station stores came into force on Wednesday.
Car driver leaves injured cyclist lying after accident in Basel
November 1, 2023
An accident between a car driver and a cyclist occurred in Basel on Tuesday. The driver then left the scene of the accident without taking care of the injured cyclist or the damage caused.
Sunrise with lower sales and operating profit in the summer quarter
November 1, 2023
The decline at Sunrise continues. Switzerland's second-largest telecoms group also reported slightly lower revenue and earnings in the summer quarter.
Poorer sperm quality with frequent cell phone use
November 1, 2023
Cell phone use could have a negative impact on sperm quality. The more often a man uses it to make phone calls, write messages or surf the Internet, the lower his sperm quality, a new Swiss study shows.
Maria Wegelin resigns as Winterthur SVP president
October 31, 2023
Maria Wegelin resigned as president of the SVP Winterthur on Tuesday. Her successor until the ordinary general assembly of the party will be Marco Graf, as the SVP announced.
“Golden brake block” for Federal Councillor Keller-Sutter
October 31, 2023
The 2023 "Golden Brake Block" journalism prize goes to Federal Councilor Karin Keller-Sutter.
Frost and new enemies stress Douglas firs in Swiss forests
October 31, 2023
Douglas firs suffered in Switzerland last year. The needles of the trees, which originate from North America, turned red in many places from mid-April.
Fribourg National Councillor Andrey wants to win a seat on the Federal Council for the Greens
October 31, 2023
The Green National Councilor of Fribourg Gerhard Andrey wants to run for the Green Party in the election for the Federal Council.
Illegal drug dealers abuse legal Swiss websites
October 31, 2023
Illegal suppliers of medicines are abusing legal Swiss websites to sell their goods via the Internet.
Bernese Greens: After Häsler, Pulver also cancels for the Federal Council
October 31, 2023
Bernese Green politician Bernhard Pulver announced on Tuesday that a Federal Council candidacy on his part was not up for discussion this fall.

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