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Swiss Researchers Cure Paralyzed Mice
September 22, 2023
Swiss scientists have successfully healed paralyzed mice using gene therapy. By stimulating the regrowth of nerves across completely severed spinal cords, the nerves were directed to reconnect at the correct location below the injury site.
“Heavy Rain in Ticino – Landslide in Centovalli”
September 22, 2023
In the night of Friday, a lot of rain fell in the Swiss canton of Ticino. In Mosogno TI in the Onsernonetal, 190 millimeters of rain fell in the last 48 hours, according to SRF Meteo.
In Ticino, a lot of rain has fallen.
September 22, 2023
In the night of Thursday to Friday, a lot of rain fell in the canton of Ticino. In Mosogno TI in the Onsernonetal, over 190 millimeters of rain fell in the last 48 hours, according to SRF Meteo on X, formerly Twitter.
30 Years Ago, Work Started on the Gotthard Base Tunnel.
September 22, 2023
Exactly 30 years ago, the first drilling for the Gotthard Base Tunnel began. It was a test drilling at Faido TI in the notorious Piora-Mulde, known for its difficult rock.
Strong Foehn Wind Sweeps Across Switzerland
September 21, 2023
The Swiss Federal Office of Meteorology has reported "impressive values" for the Föhn wind in Switzerland.
UBS Launches Image Polishing at Home Market
September 21, 2023
The Swiss banking giant UBS is launching a nationwide advertising campaign in Switzerland to improve its reputation.
Solar Power Plant at Melchesee-Frutt will not be realized.
September 21, 2023
The Alpine Solar Project at Melchsee-Frutt in the canton of Obwalden has been cancelled due to the landowner's concerns.
Newborn Placed in Basel Hospital Baby Window
September 21, 2023
A newborn baby boy was left at the Baby Window of Bethesda Hospital in Basel on Thursday morning.
President of the Foundation of the Museum of Communication Resigns
September 21, 2023
Werner Nuber has been leading the Museum for Communication in Bern for 22 years. At the end of September, he will step down and Alexander Fleischer and Klaus Rapp will take over the interim leadership until a new president is appointed.
Driver Dies After Collision on A1 Near Utzenstorf BE
September 21, 2023
On Thursday morning, a fatal car accident occurred on the A1 motorway near Utzenstorf BE.
The Federal House Becomes a Fairytale Forest
September 21, 2023
The 13th edition of the light and sound spectacle "Rendez-vous Bundesplatz" will take place in October and November, transforming the facade of the Swiss Federal Parliament building into a fairytale forest.
Swiss Fusion Reactor Turns 30 Years Old
September 21, 2023
The Swiss Plasma Center at the EPFL in Lausanne celebrated the 30th birthday of their Tokamak, a nuclear fusion reactor.
Switzerland West Concerned About Cost-Cutting Measures at Tamedia
September 21, 2023
The governments of the cantons of Geneva and Vaud, as well as the city of Geneva, have expressed their concern over the planned job cuts at Tamedia.
Tamedia to Cut Up to 20 Positions in German-Speaking Switzerland
September 21, 2023
Tamedia, a Swiss media company, has announced a job cut in its German-speaking media outlets.
National Council to Introduce Fluctuation Reserve for Swiss Wine
September 21, 2023
The Swiss National Council has passed a parliamentary initiative to create a “Climate Reserve” for Swiss wine.
700 Deaths Due to Side Effects Per Year in Switzerland
September 21, 2023
In Switzerland, between 2012 and 2019, an average of 32,000 people were admitted to hospital each year due to side effects of medication.
No Federal Funds for Origin Search of Adopted Children from Sri Lanka
September 21, 2023
Private organisations will not receive federal funding for the search for the biological relatives of adopted children from Sri Lanka.
Parliament Gives Green Light for Accelerated 5G Expansion
September 21, 2023
The Swiss National Council has approved a motion from the FDP-Fraktion to enable mobile providers to expand the fifth generation of mobile network (5G) by 2024 at the lowest possible cost.

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