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Fatal Collision Between Two Motorcyclists in Uri Canton
September 16, 2023
On Friday evening, a fatal collision occurred in the canton of Uri involving two motorcyclists.
For Architect Jean Nouvel, the KKL is a Special Building
September 16, 2023
On Saturday, architect Jean Nouvel returned to the KKL Luzern, the building he designed, to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
Two Dead in Car Accident on Schwägalpstrasse in Urnäsch AR
September 16, 2023
Two 18-year-old passengers of a car died in a serious car accident on the way from Urnäsch AR to Schwägalp in the night of Saturday.
New Performance Protection Law Divides Media
September 16, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council has proposed a new law, the so-called Leistungsschutzrecht, which would require large internet companies to pay for the use of media content.
Energy Minister Rösti: No EU Electricity Agreement “at Any Price”
September 16, 2023
Switzerland does not need to enter into a power agreement with the EU "at any cost", according to Energy Minister Albert Rösti (SVP).
6500 People Participating in the Global Climate Strike in Switzerland
September 15, 2023
The 13th Global Climate Strike on Friday brought around 6500 people to the streets in eight cities in Switzerland, according to the organisers.
6500 People Join Global Climate Strike in Switzerland
September 15, 2023
The 13th Global Climate Strike on Friday saw an estimated 6500 people take to the streets in eight cities across Switzerland.
Gotthard Tunnel Open Again Since Friday Evening
September 15, 2023
The Gotthardstrassentunnel, connecting Göschenen UR and Airolo TI, was reopened on Friday after a five-day closure.
Investors in CS Bond Want to Sue Switzerland in US Court.
September 15, 2023
A group of international bond investors are planning to sue Switzerland in a US court for expropriation due to the Credit Suisse's AT1 bonds being declared worthless as part of the CS bailout.
The Gotthard Road Tunnel Reopens Before 7 PM
September 15, 2023
The Gotthard Road Tunnel can be used again from 7 pm onwards. This was announced by the Federal Roads Office (Astra) on Friday evening.
“Mushroom Picker Found Dead in Curtina TI”
September 15, 2023
On Friday morning, the body of a 57-year-old Swiss man was found in the woods above Curtina TI.
Experienced Diplomat Becomes Highest Swiss Security Policymaker
September 15, 2023
Jean-Daniel Ruch will coordinate Swiss security policy in the Defence Department of Viola Amherd from 2024.
The Landslide Area in Schwanden GL is Monitored by Video.
September 15, 2023
The authorities in the landslide area of Schwanden have installed video surveillance, allowing the civil protection to be withdrawn.
Wallis Gamekeepers Shoot Wolf
September 15, 2023
Wildlife guardians in Valais have shot a wolf. The animal was shot on Thursday in the Ferpècle-Arolla region, as the State Council announced on Friday.
Swiss Hotels with More Overnight Stays in August
September 15, 2023
The Swiss hotels were better occupied in August 2020 than in the previous year, keeping the industry on track for a record year.
Nationwide Clean-Up Actions Against Littering
September 15, 2023
On Friday, tens of thousands of people across Switzerland collected and correctly disposed of waste as part of the two-day "Clean-Up-Days" event.
Jean-Daniel Ruch will coordinate Swiss security policy.
September 15, 2023
Jean-Daniel Ruch has been appointed as the new Swiss State Secretary for Security Policy (Sepos) from 1 January 2024.
The Federal Council Requests Supplementary Credits of 241 Million Swiss Francs.
September 15, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council has proposed 13 supplementary credits to the Parliament in the amount of 241 million Swiss francs for the current year.

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