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Work on the Gotthard is Running at Full Speed Again
October 17, 2023
The Swiss Federal Roads Office (Astra) has announced that the blasting for the construction of the second tube of the Gotthard Tunnel has not caused any damage to the existing tunnel tube.
The Constitution Will Prefer Federal Law Over International Law
October 17, 2023
The Swiss citizens' movement Mass-Voll, Friends of the Constitution, Upright Switzerland, the Pirate Party and SVP parliamentarians have launched a popular initiative called "For the Effective Protection of Constitutional Rights (Sovereignty Initiative)".
Number of Illegally Immigrated to Switzerland Increasing
October 17, 2023
The number of illegal migrants and refugees entering Switzerland is increasing. According to the Swiss Federal Customs and Border Protection Agency (BAZG), 7120 illegal stays were recorded in September, more than in August and September of the previous year.
Winterthur Police Arrests 76-Year-Old Drug Dealer
October 17, 2023
The Winterthur City Police have arrested two people suspected of being involved in a large-scale drug business.
Questions and Answers about Iodine Tablets
October 17, 2023
Jodtabletten are being distributed to households within a 50 kilometer radius of Swiss nuclear power plants in the coming weeks.
Relatives of EDA Local Staff in Gaza Strip Have Died
October 16, 2023
At least four members of the family of a Palestinian employee of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (EDA) were killed in fighting in the Gaza Strip on Monday.
Rösti at Bern Synagogue for Memorial Service for Hamas Victims
October 16, 2023
On Monday evening, a memorial service was held at the synagogue of the Jewish community of Bern in honour of the victims of the Palestinian Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel.
Order Measures to Combat Animal Disease EHD
October 16, 2023
The Swiss Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (BLV) has issued measures to combat the epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHD).
Germany Introduces Border Controls to Switzerland
October 16, 2023
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser and Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider spoke on Monday about Germany's announced border controls at the Swiss border.
Swiss Suspends Flights to Beirut
October 16, 2023
Swiss airline has announced that it will suspend its flights to and from Beirut until October 28th due to the tensions at the border between Israel and Lebanon.
Geneva School Evacuated After Amok Alarm
October 16, 2023
Around 350 students of a vocational school in Carouge GE were evacuated by the police on Monday morning due to an active shooter alarm.
Lonza Produces Vaxcyte Vaccine Candidates in Visp
October 16, 2023
Lonza has won another customer for its biopharmaceutical production complex "Ibex" in Visp.
Swiss Government Councillor Evi Allemann (SP) Wants to Become a Federal Councillor
October 16, 2023
Evi Allemann, the Bernese Government Councillor and former National Councillor of the Swiss Socialist Party (SP), has announced her candidacy for the Swiss Federal Council.
Bernese SP Government Councillor Allemann is Running Again for Federal Council.
October 16, 2023
Evi Allemann, a 45-year-old Bernese politician, has announced her candidacy for the Swiss Federal Council.
“I am ready.”
October 16, 2023
Evi Allemann, the Bernese government councillor from the Social Democratic Party, declared herself ready for the job in the Federal Council.
Prices Should Not Increase with Higher Value Added Tax
October 16, 2023
In Switzerland, a higher value-added tax rate will come into effect in 2024. Most retailers are not expected to increase prices for their goods as a result.
Urs Furrer to Become New Director of the Chamber of Commerce
October 16, 2023
Urs Furrer has been proposed to become the Director of the Swiss Trade Association (SGV) from 1 May 2024.
Wolves Rip Seven Alpacas in Glarnerland
October 16, 2023
On Sunday morning, wolves attacked a herd of 20 alpacas near Elm in Glarnerland, Switzerland.

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