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Renovation of the 43-year-old Gotthard Tunnel to be completed in six years.
September 11, 2023
The Gotthard Tunnel, opened in 1980, is in need of renovation and will be completely renovated in six years.
New Remuneration and Default Interest Rate for Federal Taxes 2024
September 11, 2023
The Swiss Federal Finance Department (EFD) has announced an increase in the interest rates for federal taxes and levies in 2024.
Limited Ticket Purchase at SBB
September 11, 2023
On Monday morning, SBB passengers were unable to purchase tickets due to a technical malfunction.
Significantly Fewer Vacant Apartments – Lowest Rate Since 2014
September 11, 2023
The number of vacant dwellings in Switzerland has decreased for the third consecutive year.
In Lucerne, a Third of the National Council Seats Must Be Re-elected
September 11, 2023
In the canton of Lucerne, three blocks have formed for the National Council elections: SP, Green and Green-Liberal (GLP), Centre and FDP, and SVP and Mass Voll have formed electoral alliances.
In Zug, the incumbent Members of Parliament are firmly entrenched.
September 11, 2023
In the canton of Zug, the competition for the three National Council seats is fierce: 99 women and men are vying for one, the highest number ever.
The Gotthard Road Tunnel is closed due to a crack in the ceiling.
September 11, 2023
The Gotthard Road Tunnel has been closed in both directions since Sunday afternoon due to a crack in the tunnel ceiling.
Gotthard Road Tunnel Closed Due to Crack in Ceiling
September 10, 2023
The Gotthard Road Tunnel was closed on Sunday evening due to a crack in the tunnel ceiling.
Gotthard Road Tunnel Closed in Both Directions
September 10, 2023
The Gotthard Road Tunnel has been closed in both directions on Sunday evening due to technical problems.
45,000 People Visit the European Heritage Days in Switzerland
September 10, 2023
The European Days of Heritage attracted thousands of people to events in all Swiss cantons over the weekend.
Green and Environmental Organizations Delighted at Rejection of Solar Decree
September 10, 2023
The people of Wallis in Switzerland have voted against a proposed accelerated process for the construction of large solar power plants in the Alps.
Wallis Says No to Faster Approvals for Solar Power Plants
September 10, 2023
In the Swiss canton of Valais, a referendum on a proposed solar power project was rejected by 53.
Rapperswil-Jona Supports the City Tunnel
September 10, 2023
The citizens of Rapperswil-Jona SG voted in favour of a city tunnel on Sunday, with 59.
In Valais, a No to the Solar Decree is Emerging
September 10, 2023
The Canton of Valais has likely rejected a proposal for an accelerated process for the construction of large solar power plants in the Alps.
No to Accelerated Approval Process for Solar Power Plants
September 10, 2023
The Canton of Valais in Switzerland has rejected a proposal to speed up the process for building large solar power plants in the Alps.
A Ambivalent Legal Case from 1904 Becomes a Movie
September 10, 2023
In the autumn of 2024, the movie "Friedas Fall" will be released in cinemas. Directed by Maria Brendle, the film tells the true story of Frieda Keller, a seamstress from St.
Parliament Concludes Legislature with Debates on Health Costs
September 10, 2023
The Swiss Parliament will be discussing several initiatives and laws in the last session before the federal elections.
The Swiss People’s Party, Social Democratic Party and Centre parties are eyeing seats of their allies.
September 10, 2023
In the upcoming Swiss federal elections, a record number of 8,776 Bernese citizens are running for the 24 seats in the National Council.

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