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Woman Falls from Balcony in Biel and Dies
September 24, 2023
On Sunday morning, a woman fell from the balcony of a higher floor of a residential building in Biel and died instantly.
Completion of Evacuation and Recovery Work in the Gotthard Base Tunnel
September 24, 2023
On August 10th, a goods train derailed in the Gotthard Base Tunnel, causing extensive damage.
Man in Lengnau BE Hit by Train and Killed
September 24, 2023
On Saturday evening, a man was fatally injured after being hit by a train at the Lengnau BE train station.
More Staff to Combat Illegal Immigration in Ticino
September 24, 2023
The Swiss Federal Office for Customs and Border Protection (BAZG) has announced plans to strengthen border security in the canton of Ticino.
Earthquake Service Reports Light Tremor Near Pruntrut
September 24, 2023
On Sunday morning at 7.07am, an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.6 was felt in the vicinity of Pruntrut, Switzerland.
Green and Red Compete for Council of State Seat in Neuchâtel
September 24, 2023
On October 22nd, Neuchâtel will hold elections for the Swiss Federal Assembly. In the Council of States, the current incumbents Philippe Bauer (FDP) and Céline Vara (Greens) will face off against each other in a duel between the Greens and the SP for the seat.
“More Corona Patients in Hospital Again”
September 24, 2023
The new Covid-variant BA.2.86 has the potential to cause an infection wave, according to the Chief Physician of Infectiology at the Kantonsspital Winterthur.
Zurich Film Festival Ends Partnership with Läderach
September 23, 2023
The Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) has ended its partnership with the Swiss chocolate maker Läderach in response to a documentary aired by Swiss television SRF about child abuse.
Landslide Buried Road in Bündner Calancatal
September 23, 2023
A landslide occurred on the Calancastrasse between Buseno and Rossa GR in the night of Saturday, caused by heavy rainfall.
Inauguration of the Wallis Water Power Plant “Gabi”
September 23, 2023
The Energy Electrique du Simplon (EES) company inaugurated its new hydroelectric power plant, "Gabi", in Simplon VS on Saturday.
The 100-Year-Old Steam Locomotive of the Rigi Railways on Its First Journey After Revision
September 23, 2023
On Saturday, a 100-year-old steam locomotive of the Rigi Bahnen completed its first journey after a comprehensive overhaul.
Activists Color the Aare River Green in Bern
September 23, 2023
Climate activists dyed the Aare river in Bern green on Saturday morning. The Cantonal Police of Bern initially reported no consequences for people or the environment.
Snow Falls at the Start of Autumn in Higher Altitudes
September 23, 2023
In the higher elevations of the Swiss Alps, snow fell overnight on Saturday. In the Valsertal in the canton of Graubünden, the snowfall line dropped to 1200 meters above sea level.
Ticino Scientists Test Anti-Wolf Collars
September 23, 2023
Swiss and Italian scientists have developed a wolf-repellent collar to protect livestock.
The Drinking Water in Preonzo and Moleno TI is Polluted
September 23, 2023
Residents of the Swiss municipalities of Preonzo and Moleno were warned not to consume tap water in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Sandoz, a Novartis Subsidiary, Displaces Adecco in the SLI.
September 22, 2023
The Swiss Exchange (SIX) announced that the Sandoz Group, a subsidiary of Novartis, will replace Adecco in the Swiss Leader Index (SLI) on October 4 or 5, depending on the successful completion of the Sandoz stock market launch.
Berset Calls for Implementation of Brussels and Ohrid Agreements
September 22, 2023
President Alain Berset called on both Kosovo and Serbia to implement the agreements of Brussels and Ohrid, negotiated in the spring, to normalise the relationship between the two countries during a meeting with Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti in Bern on Friday.
Two Missing Hunters Found Dead in Graubünden
September 22, 2023
Two hunters, aged 74 and 58, were reported missing on Thursday evening between 9 and 10 pm in the Unterengadin region of Switzerland.

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