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Switzerland Lacks National Statistics on Child Abuse
September 15, 2023
In Switzerland, there is no national statistics on violence against children and youth due to the lack of legal framework.
The Federal Council Increases the Quota for the Import of Consumer Eggs
September 15, 2023
From October 1st, more eggs intended for consumption will be imported into Switzerland in order to ensure the supply of eggs for the next few months.
New Space Observatory in Bern Begins Operation
September 15, 2023
Space Eye, a new observatory, opened on 23rd September in Niedermuhlern BE. It is housed in a building designed by star architect Mario Botta and aims to provide knowledge about space and the environment to the general public.
Gotthard Tunnel Open Again from Friday Evening
September 15, 2023
The Gotthardstrassentunnel, which was closed on Sunday due to a damaged ceiling, will be reopened for traffic on Friday at 8pm.
A Media Conference on Today’s Federal Council Meeting
September 15, 2023
Today, a media conference is taking place in conjunction with the Federal Council meeting.
“Stores Recall Trout Due to Detection of Listeria”
September 15, 2023
Retailers Coop, Denner and Migros have recalled various trout products due to a potential health risk posed by the presence of Listeria bacteria.
Green Party Demands Immediate Accession of Switzerland to Oligarch Taskforce
September 15, 2023
The Green Party of Switzerland is calling for the immediate entry of the country into the international task force to track Russian oligarch funds.
Woman Kills Her Life Partner in Wettingen AG and Shoots Herself.
September 15, 2023
On Saturday, a 57-year-old woman and her 63-year-old partner were found dead in their shared apartment in Wettingen AG.
Missing FDP District Commissioner Found Dead in Lake Lucerne
September 14, 2023
Remigi Zumbühl, the FDP Landrat who had been missing since August 26th in Wolfenschiessen NW, was found dead in the Vierwaldstättersee near Buochs NW on Wednesday.
Postauto is heading for a record number of passengers in 2023.
September 14, 2023
Postauto has recovered faster than expected from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Federal Government Grants Award for the Third Tranche of the Winter Water Power Reserve
September 14, 2023
The Swiss Federal Electricity Commission (Elcom) has awarded a contract for 83 Gigawatt hours (GWh) of winter water power reserve in the third and final round of bidding.
Basejumper in the Bernese Oberland Killed in a Fall.
September 14, 2023
A 33-year-old base jumper from Finland died on Wednesday in the Bernese Oberland.
Man Killed in Zurich – Police Arrest Juvenile Suspect
September 14, 2023
On Thursday afternoon in Zurich's Friesenbergquartier, a man was seriously injured by stab wounds and died shortly afterwards in hospital.
Decision on Gotthard Opening to be Made on Friday
September 14, 2023
The Swiss Federal Roads Office (Astra) will announce the exact date of the reopening of the Gotthard Road Tunnel on Friday.
Switzerland Promotes Access to Clean Water in Africa and Asia
September 14, 2023
The Swiss Water and Sanitation Consortium (SWSC) has been granted twelve million Swiss francs by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (EDA) for the years 2023 to 2027 to provide access to basic sanitation in thirteen African and Asian countries.
Bishop Morerod Emergency Admitted to Hospital and Operated On
September 14, 2023
Bishop Charles Morerod was admitted to hospital on Wednesday for emergency surgery on his head.
Lausanne Bishop Morerod Admitted to Hospital in Emergency
September 14, 2023
Bishop Charles Morerod was admitted to hospital on Wednesday for emergency surgery.
Former Home of C.F. Ramuz in Pully to be Turned into a Museum
September 14, 2023
The Charles Ferdinand Ramuz Museum, located in the old winery house of La Muette in Pully VD, was inaugurated on 23rd September.

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