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New parliament visitor center planned for Bundesplatz
November 15, 2024
The current information center in the Federal Palace is reaching its limit in terms of visitors.
Scholz talks to Putin on the phone for the first time in two years
November 15, 2024
After almost two years of radio silence, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone again.
FSO postpones publication of overnight stay figures until Monday
November 15, 2024
The Federal Statistical Office (FSO) is postponing the publication of the first estimate of the trend in Swiss overnight hotel stays in October.
Sunrise shares have a good start to trading on the Swiss stock exchange
November 15, 2024
Sunrise is back on the SIX Swiss Exchange after an absence of almost four years. The shares exceeded expectations on Friday morning with an opening price of CHF 44.
Canton of Valais pays interest for Novelis
November 15, 2024
The canton of Valais is assuming the interest on the guarantee for the Novelis aluminum factory, which was hit by the storms in the summer to the tune of three million francs.
Council of States committee calls for preservation of the Swiss steel industry
November 15, 2024
The Federal Council should take additional measures to maintain steel production in Switzerland.
Delivery van full of counterfeit luxury goods stopped in Ticino
November 15, 2024
The border authorities stopped a delivery van carrying counterfeit luxury goods in Gandria TI last week.
UN concerned about increasing number of drone attacks in Ukraine
November 15, 2024
According to the UN, the Russian army is increasingly attacking the population and civilian energy infrastructure in Ukraine with drones.
Federal Administrative Court specifies risk of persecution in Turkey
November 15, 2024
Proceedings opened against him by the Turkish public prosecutor's office for insulting the president or terror propaganda are not sufficient for a Turkish asylum seeker to be recognized as a refugee.
Aargau government wants tax rebate with full state coffers
November 15, 2024
Taxpayers in Aargau are to benefit financially from the full state coffers in future.
20-year-old and 29-year-old in Ticino in custody after acts of violence
November 15, 2024
The compulsory measures court in Bellinzona has remanded a 20-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man in custody following violence during an argument outside a restaurant.
Council of States committee rejects review of foreign investments
November 15, 2024
Takeovers of Swiss companies by foreign investors should not be subject to stricter controls.
Because of smog: Primary school pupils in New Delhi have to attend distance learning
November 15, 2024
Due to heavy smog, all primary school pupils in India's capital New Delhi are to switch to distance learning for the time being.
Former Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga teaches at the University of Bern
November 15, 2024
Former Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga will teach at the University of Bern in the spring semester of 2025.
15 million for climate change adaptation in the global South
November 15, 2024
Switzerland is paying 15 million into the Paris Climate Agreement Adaptation Fund to help developing countries adapt to climate change.
Engadin hotels hope for a good winter after a mixed summer
November 15, 2024
After a mixed summer, Upper Engadin tourism is hoping for a good winter. The Freestyle World Championships, which take place in the last two weeks of March, should provide a tailwind.
Critics of a nuclear repository call for a mandatory referendum
November 15, 2024
Even before the responsible authority submits the general license application for a geological repository next week, resistance is spreading: a committee is demanding that, after parliament, the people must also give the green light for the project.
Controversial left-right adjustments due to EU asylum pact
November 15, 2024
Due to the EU's asylum and migration pact, Switzerland must amend five laws in connection with the Schengen/Dublin agreements.

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