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Bishop Charles Morerod Admitted to Hospital in Emergency
September 14, 2023
Bishop Charles Morerod was admitted to hospital on Wednesday for emergency surgery.
“Aebischer Has All the Necessary Qualities”
September 14, 2023
Matthias Aebischer, Nationalrat and Co-President of the Bernese SP, has all the necessary qualifications for the Federal Council.
“Aebischer is an incredibly good communicator”
September 14, 2023
Matthias Aebischer is a former Bern SP Nationalrat and is seen as a suitable candidate for the Federal Council.
Postauto is heading for a record result in 2023.
September 14, 2023
Postauto has recovered faster than expected from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The National Museum of Zurich dives into the linguistic diversity of Switzerland.
September 14, 2023
The Landesmuseum in Zurich is inviting visitors to explore the complex Swiss language landscape in its exhibition “Sprachenland Schweiz”.
Kanton Neuchâtel Supports Forest Owners After Storm
September 14, 2023
The Neuchâtel government has promised to support the owners of the forests affected by the devastating storm in the La Chaux-de-Fonds region on July 24th.
Basel-Stadt Budgeted a Surplus of 52 Million Swiss Francs
September 14, 2023
The Basel-Stadt canton is expecting a budget surplus of 52 million Swiss francs in 2024, which is lower than the 84 million francs surplus budgeted for the current year.
Armasuisse Tests Electric Cargo Trucks for the Military
September 14, 2023
The Swiss Federal Office for Armaments (Armasuisse) is testing two electric lorries for the army over a two-year period.
More Animal Experiments with Severe Pain and Great Suffering
September 14, 2023
The number of animal experiments has increased despite fewer research projects involving animals.
Councils Want to Facilitate Greenhouse Cultivation on Agricultural Land
September 14, 2023
The Swiss Parliament has passed a motion to make it easier to grow food in greenhouses.
Kanton Geneva Expects Smaller Deficit in 2024 than in Previous Years
September 14, 2023
The Geneva Cantonal Government has proposed a budget for 2024 with a deficit of 256 million Swiss francs, significantly lower than the deficits of over 400 million francs in the three preceding years.
Solar Power Plant Planned at Melchesee-Frutt OW
September 14, 2023
The Melchsee-Frutt solar power project is a joint venture between the Obwalden Electricity Works (EWO) and the Basel energy provider IWB.
Parliament Will Not Allow Losses for 1e Pension Plans with Job Change
September 14, 2023
Those with a 1e-Vorsorgeplan in the occupational pension scheme should not lose their capital when changing jobs.
Councils Dispute Reallocations in Agricultural Zone
September 14, 2023
The Swiss Ständerat and Nationalrat have been debating the revision of the Raumplanungsgesetz, with the Ständerat attempting to compromise with the Nationalrat.
Swiss Banks Managed Funds of Putin’s Associates
September 14, 2023
Swiss banks have been found to have maintained business relationships with high-ranking Russian officials and Putin-allies, despite sanctions and money laundering allegations.
Councils Dispute Reallocations in the Agricultural Zone
September 14, 2023
The Swiss Parliament is in the process of revising the Space Planning Act. The Council of States (Ständerat) has come to an agreement with the National Council (Nationalrat) on Thursday, but there are still many differences between the two chambers.
The National Council Will Improve Oversight of High-Security Laboratories
September 14, 2023
The Swiss National Council has agreed to a motion from its Business Review Commission (GPK-N) to review and improve the control of high-security laboratories by the cantons.
Pharmaceutical Industry Pays 218 Million Swiss Francs to Doctors and Hospitals
September 14, 2023
The Swiss pharmaceutical industry paid out a total of 218 million Swiss francs to doctors, hospitals and other stakeholders in the past year.

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