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Federal Council recommends a no to the food initiative
November 13, 2024
The Federal Council rejects the food initiative. This initiative calls for Swiss food production to be increasingly geared towards a plant-based diet.
Federal Council rejects the food initiative without a counter-proposal
November 13, 2024
The Federal Council rejects the food initiative. This initiative calls for Swiss food production to be increasingly geared towards a plant-based diet.
“Morning-after pill” is still only available in pharmacies after consultation
November 13, 2024
In future, the morning-after pill may only be dispensed in pharmacies after a specialist consultation with the pharmacist.
According to the Federal Council, new WHO regulations do not require legislative reform
November 13, 2024
The new regulations on the prevention, containment and control of disease outbreaks negotiated by the 196 contracting states of the World Health Organization following the coronavirus pandemic can be implemented without legislative changes.
Modern measurement methods can predict tsunamis
November 13, 2024
Modern measuring methods help researchers to predict natural hazards such as tsunamis.
Schengen visas to be applied for electronically in future
November 13, 2024
Visa applications for the Schengen area are to be submitted digitally on a European platform in future.
Foreign Frontex experts to remain at Swiss airports in future
November 13, 2024
Foreign Frontex specialists will continue to support Swiss border control personnel at the three Swiss national airports.
Companies and the public could do more for cyber security
November 13, 2024
In the last three years, four percent of SMEs and IT service providers in Switzerland and five percent of the population have fallen victim to a cyberattack.
Aga Khan emerald auctioned for almost nine million dollars
November 13, 2024
A rare 37-carat emerald was auctioned off by Christie's in Geneva on Tuesday for just under nine million dollars.
Valais State Councillor Darbellay runs for a third term of office
November 13, 2024
Valais State Councillor Christophe Darbellay (center) would like to run for a third term in the cantonal elections in 2025.
Login thanks to everyday routine should one day make everyday life easier
November 13, 2024
Opening the fridge with finger sensors or turning on your favorite music with your foot temperature - in the future, this could be possible thanks to intelligent household appliances.
Ikea Switzerland increases minimum wage
November 13, 2024
The furniture store chain Ikea Switzerland is increasing the minimum wage. According to a press release on Wednesday, employees in sales, catering and logistics will benefit the most.
Explosion at US Givaudan factory leaves two dead
November 13, 2024
A massive explosion has occurred at a plant of the flavor and fragrance company Givaudan in the USA.
Shooting stars of the Leonid stream in the Swiss night sky
November 13, 2024
Stargazers have the chance to spot shooting stars in the night sky these days. From November 13 to 30, the meteors of the Leonid stream light up quickly but comparatively rarely in the darkness.
Approval for highway expansion dwindled
November 13, 2024
According to the latest polls, the "no" votes on the proposed referendums on November 24 are on the rise.
Sliding rubble in Brienz GR cannot be blown up
November 12, 2024
The debris avalanche above the Grisons mountain village of Brienz, which is in danger of falling, cannot be blown up.
Three children found dead in France – mother wanted
November 12, 2024
Three children aged two, eleven and 13 were found dead on Tuesday in a house in Taninges in the Haute-Savoie department west of Geneva.
Weaker than expected growth for Alcon in the third quarter
November 12, 2024
The ophthalmology group Alcon continued to grow in the third quarter, but not quite as strongly as expected.

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