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UBS Denies Expanded Investigations Over Russia Sanctions
October 3, 2023
According to UBS, there is no investigation by the US Justice Department into alleged sanctions violations by the major bank.
Suspect Arrested in Schaffhausen After Fatal Offense
October 3, 2023
After the homicide in the Old Town of Schaffhausen on Saturday, the suspect is now in pre-trial detention.
Inflation Increases Slightly to 1.7 Percent in September
October 3, 2023
In September, Switzerland's annual inflation rate rose slightly for the first time in nearly half a year, but remains within the moderate range targeted by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) of 0 to 2 percent.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Truck in Ascona, Switzerland
October 3, 2023
On Tuesday morning, a pedestrian was fatally injured after being struck by a truck on the expressway near Ascona.
Zurich Government Sets Possible Replacement Election for March 3, 2024 to Succeed Berset
October 3, 2023
The Zurich government is already planning for a possible election of Councilor of States Daniel Jositsch (SP) to the Federal Council.
Inflation Rate Increases to 1.7 Percent in September
October 3, 2023
In Switzerland, inflation has risen slightly for the first time in nearly half a year in September.
Vontobel Appoints Two Co-CEOs to Replace Zeno Staub
October 3, 2023
Vontobel Bank has found a succession plan to replace its long-time CEO Zeno Staub.
Swiss Elections 2023: Trends Remain Unchanged
October 3, 2023
According to the latest poll, the Swiss People's Party (SVP) is expected to gain 3.
Record-Breaking Temperatures on Second Day of October
October 2, 2023
On Monday, numerous long-standing temperature records were broken after a record-breaking warm September.
Discover Five New Swiss Restaurants Awarded Two Michelin Stars
October 2, 2023
This year, the renowned gastronomy guide Michelin has awarded 138 restaurants in Switzerland with one to three stars.
Number of Dengue Fever Cases in Switzerland Increases
October 2, 2023
Since the beginning of the year, the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (BAG) has registered 154 cases of Dengue fever.
Young SVP Thurgau Examines Party Expulsion of “Young Tat” Member
October 2, 2023
The Young SVP of the Canton of Thurgau is examining the expulsion of a member who is also part of the right-wing extremist group "Young Tat".
Swiss Couple Killed in Accident on Sardinia.
October 2, 2023
Two Swiss nationals died on Monday morning in a traffic accident in southern Sardinia.
Three Candidates Vie for Seats in Neuchâtel’s State Council: Favorite and Two Outsiders
October 2, 2023
Three candidates are vying for the seat of outgoing SP State Councilor Laurent Kurth in the canton of Neuchâtel.
Director of Kunsthaus Baselland Awarded French Art Order
October 2, 2023
The Director of the Kunsthaus Baselland in Muttenz BL, Ines Goldbach, has been awarded the title of "Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres".
Jon Pult, Political Novice, Aims for Swiss Federal Council
October 2, 2023
Jon Pult, the three-language Swiss National Councillor from the canton of Grisons, is the youngest of the four applicants for the succession of Alain Berset to the Swiss Federal Council.
Right-Wing Extremist Author Sentenced to Prison in Lausanne
October 2, 2023
Alain Soral, a far-right French-Swiss author, has been sentenced to a 60-day unconditional prison sentence in an appeal trial.
Swiss President Berset to be Succeeded by Pult, Who Aims to Soften EU Approach with Reforms
October 2, 2023
In order to ensure a successful integration of Switzerland into the European internal market, SP-Nationalrat Jon Pult believes that a package of internal political reforms should accompany the process.

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