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Study Shows Divergences Between Voters and Elected Officials
September 8, 2023
Politicians often struggle to accurately gauge the preferences of their electorate, according to a study conducted by the University of Geneva last spring.
Economiesuisse Calls for Progress in Relationship with EU
September 8, 2023
Economiesuisse, the Swiss economic association, has called on the political parties to show reform will and courage to find concrete solutions ahead of the Swiss federal elections.
The Trade Union Federation Demands a General Wage Increase of Five Percent.
September 8, 2023
The Swiss Trade Union (SGB) has expressed concern about the increasing financial pressure on households with employment income in Switzerland.
The First Climate Strikes Influenced 30% of the Population
September 8, 2023
A study conducted by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) has found that 30% of Swiss people have changed their daily habits due to the climate movement "Fridays for Future" led by climate activist Greta Thunberg.
80-Year-Old Mountain Climber Dies in Accident in Glarus
September 7, 2023
Two people were involved in an accident on Thursday afternoon above Klöntalersee in the canton of Glarus on a hiking trail.
Spend Tens of Thousands of Francs on Their Election Campaign
September 7, 2023
The Swiss national elections on October 22nd will be the first to require political parties, organisations and candidates to publicly disclose their campaign budgets over 50,000 Swiss francs and large donations over 15,000 francs to the Federal Financial Control (EKF).
The Roof of the Ice Rink of Biasca TI Brand
September 7, 2023
On Thursday, the roof of the ice rink in the Swiss village of Biasca caught fire.
Candidates Want to Spend Tens of Thousands of Francs for Campaigning
September 7, 2023
The four major national parties in Switzerland have allocated large budgets for the upcoming national elections on October 22nd.
Glimmers of the Graphic Collection of ETH Zurich in Lugano
September 7, 2023
The Graphische Sammlung der ETH Zürich is showcasing 300 works from six centuries in the exhibition "Von Albrecht Dürer bis Andy Warhol.
Building a Railway Line in the Neuchâtel Jura According to SBB: A Pioneering Work
September 7, 2023
The direct railway connection between Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds is progressing.
Fire Breaks Out on the Roof of the Ice Rink in Biasca TI
September 7, 2023
A fire broke out in the ice rink in Biasca on Thursday afternoon. According to the Ticino Cantonal Police, the roof of the ice rink is on fire.
Fire Breaks Out on the Roof of the Ice Rink in Biasca
September 7, 2023
A fire broke out in Biasca on Thursday. According to the Ticino Cantonal Police, the roof of the ice rink was on fire.
Bern and Zurich Want to Make Restrictive Pre-Trial Detention More Bearable
September 7, 2023
The cantons of Bern and Zurich have launched a joint model experiment for the "U-Haft of tomorrow" in order to prevent potential damage caused by pre-trial detention.
Wallis Parliament Says Yes to Reform of the Prosecutor’s Office
September 7, 2023
The Canton of Valais has passed a law to reform the state prosecutor's office in order to address issues that have been identified in recent years.
In Solothurn City Mists, Weakly Radioactive Material is Also Stored
September 7, 2023
In the Solothurn landfill Stadtmist, weakly radioactive substances and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) have been discovered.
Save 42 Million Francs and Cut Jobs
September 7, 2023
The Swiss Post is planning additional cost savings of around 42 million francs. This will involve job cuts, but the exact number of employees affected has not yet been revealed.
More Recycled Asphalt Installed on Swiss Roads
September 7, 2023
Tests with recycled asphalt on Swiss roads have shown promising results. In Uster ZH and on the Lukmanierpass GR, the proportion of recycled asphalt could be increased without any loss of performance, according to the Empa on Thursday.
Behind the Scenes: Working Creatives in Film
September 7, 2023
Keystone-SDA is dedicating September to Swiss filmmakers who contribute to the success of films behind the scenes.

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