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Shutdown of the Large-Scale Research Facility at PSI for 15 Months
September 28, 2023
The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen AG will temporarily shut down its Synchotron Light Source Switzerland (SLS) research facility for 15 months starting Saturday.
Switzerland Does Not Want Systematic Border Controls in the South
September 28, 2023
The Swiss government has no plans to introduce border controls in the south of the country.
Prevention Campaign Warns Against Grandparent Scam and Shock Calls
September 28, 2023
Swiss authorities have already registered 2800 shock calls or grandparent scams for 2023.
Radbruch Caused Freight Train to Derail – Control System Powerless
September 28, 2023
The Swiss Investigation Office (SUST) has confirmed in an interim report that a wheel break was the cause of the derailment of a goods train in the Gotthard Base Tunnel.
Flyer Eliminates 80 Jobs in Huttwil
September 28, 2023
Flyer AG, an electric bike manufacturer, is restructuring its operations at its Huttwil location, resulting in 80 job losses out of a total of 302.
National Council Discusses Next Package to Mitigate Health Costs
September 28, 2023
The Swiss National Council has discussed new measures to curb the rising costs of healthcare.
Parliament Will Continue to Support Geneva Centers
September 28, 2023
The Swiss Parliament has approved a framework credit of 129.7 million Swiss francs to support three Geneva-based centres in the field of security and peace policy between 2024 and 2027.
Single Passenger Trains Resume Through the Gotthard Tunnel
September 28, 2023
The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) announced on Thursday that they will resume passenger train services through the Gotthard Base Tunnel from Friday.
Knowledge of Swiss People about Prevention Remains Low
September 28, 2023
The Swiss population's knowledge of the pension system remains at a low level according to a study by Raiffeisen.
Swiss Glaciers Shrunk by a Tenth in Two Years
September 28, 2023
In the last two years, Swiss glaciers have lost 10% of their ice. In 2022, a record 6% was lost, followed by a further 4% in 2023.
Swiss Online Retailers Feel Competition and Staff Shortage
September 28, 2023
Online trading is under pressure. According to a survey by the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), Swiss online retailers are facing increasing competition and a lack of personnel.
Single Passenger Trains Through the Gotthard Base Tunnel
September 28, 2023
On Friday and Sunday, individual passenger trains will resume travelling through the Gotthard Base Tunnel following a derailment.
Scientists Test Implants to Activate Paralyzed Arms
September 28, 2023
A 46-year-old Swiss patient, who was paralyzed in his arms after a fall, is the first to test a brain implant coupled with a spinal implant to regain control of his paralyzed arms.
Baume-Schneider Softens Situation at Swiss-Italian Borders
September 27, 2023
In an interview with the West Swiss ESH-Medien and "La Liberté" on Thursday, Swiss Justice Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider sought to reassure the public about the situation at the Swiss-Italian border.
The Federal Council is Examining Measures for Improving the Situation of Non-Binary People
September 27, 2023
The Swiss government has been tasked by the National Council to investigate whether the situation of non-binary people can be improved without legally challenging the binary model (male and female gender).
National Council Eases the Destruction of Piracy Products
September 27, 2023
The Swiss National Council has approved a proposal from the Federal Council to introduce a simplified procedure for the destruction of small shipments of counterfeit goods.
Adjust the Default Interest Rate to Market Rates
September 27, 2023
The National Council has voted to link the current 5% interest rate on overdue payments to the general development of market interest rates, making it variable.
Parliament Rejects SVP Demands for Change in Migration Policy
September 27, 2023
The Swiss Parliament has rejected demands from the Swiss People's Party (SVP) to adjust the country's migration policy.

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