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Councils Continue to Dispute Uses Outside of Building Zones
September 25, 2023
The Swiss National Council and Council of States are still at odds over the revision of the Space Planning Act.
The Council of States Debates the Newly Proposed CO2 Law
September 25, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council has proposed a revised CO2 law to encourage people and businesses to take action on climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by half by 2030 compared to 1990.
Claiming Defects Should Be Allowed for a Longer Period of Time
September 25, 2023
The Swiss National Council has voted in favour of a proposal to extend the time period for reporting building defects.
Two Injured in Dispute Among Travellers in Canton of Vaud
September 25, 2023
On Sunday evening, two Spanish men aged 18 and 54 were injured with knives during a dispute at a camp of travelling people in Aclens VD.
First Yes to New Legal Basis for Development Financing
September 25, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council has proposed a law to regulate the Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (Sifem), a development finance company owned by the Swiss government.
Approximately 500 People Gather for a 13th Old-Age Pension in Bern
September 25, 2023
Approximately 500 retirees gathered in Bern on the Waisenhausplatz to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Old Age and Survivors Insurance (AHV) and to demand an expansion of the pension system.
Missing Mushroom Picker Found Dead in Graubünden
September 25, 2023
A search team found an Italian mushroom picker, who had been missing since Sunday, dead in Miralago GR on Monday morning.
Ignazio Cassis Discusses Migration with the Ticino Government
September 25, 2023
At a meeting, Swiss Federal Councilor Ignazio Cassis discussed issues such as migration and cross-border relations with Italy with the cantonal government of Ticino.
Rules for Interacting with Artificial Intelligence by Political Parties
September 25, 2023
Five parties from the centre-left coalition have agreed to a code of conduct regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in elections and referendums.
Tamedia Employees Demonstrate in Lausanne Against Job Cuts
September 25, 2023
Around 70 employees of Tamedia protested against the planned job cuts in the West Switzerland on Monday in Lausanne.
Silvio Germann Crowned “Mammertsberg” TG Chef of the Year
September 25, 2023
Silvio Germann, head chef and managing director of the Mammertsberg restaurant in Freidorf TG, has been awarded the title of "Chef of the Year 2024" by the gastronomy guide Gault Millau.
Inauguration of Package Sorting at the Post Office in Härkingen SO
September 25, 2023
The Swiss Post inaugurated a new sorting facility at the Härkingen SO mail centre on Monday.
Unemployment Drives Social Benefits Up in 2020
September 25, 2023
The Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BFS) released its four-yearly Social Report, which showed that the poverty rate in 2020 was 8.
Waadtland Budget with Deficit of 249 Million Swiss Francs
September 25, 2023
The Waadtland Cantonal Government expects a deficit of 249 million Swiss francs in 2024.
Expectations for Real Estate Prices Decrease
September 25, 2023
Many market participants expect prices to fall in the Swiss real estate market. According to a survey by the consulting firm KPMG, these expectations are dampened by risks of interest rates and regulation.
The Council of States is Examining the Revised CO2 Law
September 25, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council is proposing a revised CO2 law to encourage the population to take action on climate change and halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990.
“Wandering fatally injured in fall from wall.”
September 24, 2023
On Saturday afternoon, a 26-year-old woman was hiking in steep terrain near Herbriggen VS when she fell and suffered serious injuries.
Neuchâtel Wine Festival with around 300,000 Visitors
September 24, 2023
The 96th Neuenburg Winzerfest attracted around 300,000 visitors over the weekend.

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