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Baloise Reports Decreasing Profits in Half-Year Results
September 20, 2023
The Swiss insurer Baloise reported a 4.2% decrease in profits for the first half of 2023, due to a decrease in life insurance business.
Journalist Gets Access to Data on 5G Antennas
September 20, 2023
The telecommunications companies Sunrise, Salt Mobile and Swisscom have failed in their complaint against the disclosure of information about the operational data of 5G antennas to a journalist.
Councils Want to Strengthen Analysis of Costs and Benefits of Laws
September 20, 2023
The Swiss Parliament is looking for ways to reduce the administrative burden on businesses.
The Resident Population in Switzerland Increases to Over 9 Million
September 20, 2023
At the end of June 2023, Switzerland had a population of 9,006,664 people, with 8,902,308 permanent residents and 2,369,382 foreign nationals.
The Council of States Has Said No to Toll for Heavily Used Highway Tunnels
September 20, 2023
The Swiss Council of States has rejected a motion to introduce a toll for heavily used motorway tunnels such as the Gotthard Road Tunnel.
Tamedia Cuts 28 Jobs in Western Switzerland
September 20, 2023
Tamedia, a media company, has announced that it will be cutting 28 jobs in the West Switzerland region.
The Federal Council is Examining the Cost of Objections to Building Projects.
September 20, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council has been asked by the Council of States to consider introducing a "modest cost risk" for filing objections to building projects.
Why Researchers are Listening to Meerkats at Zurich Zoo
September 20, 2023
Two researchers from the University of Zurich have been studying the communication of the meerkats that recently moved into the Zurich Zoo.
National Council to Introduce New Rules for Inheriting SMEs
September 20, 2023
The Swiss National Council has voted in favour of a proposal to make it easier to pass on small and medium-sized businesses (KMU) to heirs.
Parliament Releases Billions in Fight Against Traffic Jams
September 20, 2023
The Swiss government is investing 5.3 billion francs in road infrastructure projects to reduce traffic congestion.
Implementation Template for the Burka Initiative
September 20, 2023
The Swiss Parliament has approved a law to implement the so-called Burka Initiative, which bans the covering of the face in public places.
Too Few Renewable Energy Expansion Projects Are in Planning.
September 20, 2023
In Switzerland, there are currently 104 known renewable energy expansion projects, according to the Swiss Electricity Association (VSE).
Fines up to 1000 Swiss Francs for Violations of the Veiling Ban
September 20, 2023
The Swiss Parliament has approved a new law to implement the so-called Burka Initiative, which was narrowly approved by the public in March 2021.
Defense Attorney of Belarus Pleads Not Guilty
September 20, 2023
On the second day of the trial against a former member of a Belarusian special unit, the defendant's defense attorney pleaded not guilty.
In the Vaud, the Civic Alliance is Under Scrutiny
September 20, 2023
In the canton of Vaud, both the major bourgeois parties (FDP, SVP) and the left-wing parties (SP, Greens) are vying for an additional seat in the National Council or at least to maintain their current position.
Baloise Makes Less Profit in the First Half of the Year
September 20, 2023
The Baloise Group reported a 4.2% decrease in shareholders' profit for the first half of 2023, amounting to 205.
Post to be Allowed to Deliver Newspapers Later
September 20, 2023
The Swiss Post has announced plans to no longer require newspapers to be delivered by 12.
People with Disabilities Socially Excluded Strongly
September 19, 2023
The first Swiss Inclusion Index by Pro Infirmis has revealed that four out of five people with disabilities feel strongly excluded from society, particularly in politics, work and mobility.

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