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Drinking Water in Brissago TI is No Longer Safe to Drink
August 26, 2023
In the Swiss municipality of Brissago, residents are warned not to drink, cook or wash with tap water until further notice.
School in Losone Must Postpone School Start Due to Hail Damage
August 26, 2023
A severe thunderstorm hit the Locarno region on Saturday night. In Losone, hail the size of tennis balls destroyed the skylights of a middle school, causing the start of school to be postponed to Wednesday.
Over 100 New Prison Cells Put into Operation in Valais
August 26, 2023
The Swiss canton of Valais has recently taken the first step towards implementing its “Vision 2030” prison reform strategy with the opening of two new prison buildings at Crêtelongue in Granges.
Switzerland’s MeteoOffice Warns of Great Danger Due to Prolonged Rainfall
August 26, 2023
Meteoschweiz has issued a warning of prolonged rain on Saturday, raising the danger level to 4, which indicates a great danger.
Heavy Thunderstorm with Hail in the Locarno Region
August 26, 2023
A severe thunderstorm with hail the size of tennis balls hit the Locarno region in the night of Saturday.
SPD to Launch Initiative for a Unified Health Insurance System Again
August 26, 2023
The Swiss Socialist Party (SP) has decided to launch a new initiative for a public health insurance system nine years after the rejection of the previous initiative.
Decision of the SVP for a More Socially Just Housing Policy
August 26, 2023
The Swiss Social Democratic Party (SP) held a party convention in Biel on Saturday, passing a resolution for a more socially just housing policy.
Green Party President Glättli Emphasizes Urgency of Climate Crisis
August 26, 2023
Balthasar Glättli, president of the Green Party, opened the party's election campaign in Bern with the words: "If everything stays the same, soon nothing will be the same".
Shops in Tourist Cities Should Be Allowed to Open on Sundays
August 26, 2023
The Swiss government is considering allowing businesses in tourist areas to open on Sundays.
Three Swiss Push Afghans onto Railway Tracks in St. Gallen
August 26, 2023
Three Swiss youths were arrested by the police in St. Gallen on Saturday morning after they pushed a 29-year-old Afghan man onto the railway tracks.
Rolex Becomes the Biggest Seller of Its Own Products
August 26, 2023
The Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung commented on the acquisition of the watch and jewellery retailer Bucherer by the Geneva luxury watchmaker Rolex on Saturday.
Three Parties Launch into the Election Campaign
August 26, 2023
The Swiss political parties SVP, SP and the Greens are launching their election campaigns for the October 22nd parliamentary elections on Saturday.
Indictment for Bombing in Basel and Purchasing Explosives
August 25, 2023
The Swiss Federal Prosecutor has brought charges against two men for explosives offences.
77-Year-Old from Altdorf UR Dies After Burns
August 25, 2023
On Tuesday, a 77-year-old man suffered fatal burns in Altdorf, Uri. He had gone onto the balcony of the Rosenberg nursing home to smoke a pipe when his clothing caught fire for unknown reasons.
German Wanderer in Lower Valais Killed in Fall
August 25, 2023
A 74-year-old German hiker died on Friday afternoon in Val de Bagnes in the Lower Valais.
Former Security Chief of Geneva Airport Convicted of Corruption
August 25, 2023
The Geneva Criminal Court sentenced the former security chief of Geneva Airport to three years in prison, six months of which were to be served without parole, for passive bribery on Friday.
Trial of Former Basel National Councillor
August 25, 2023
Two former Basel National Council members and their former boss and party colleague are due to appear in court on Friday to face charges of "fraudulent founding" of companies.
SVP and Mass-Voll Enter into a List Alliance in the Canton of Lucerne
August 25, 2023
The Swiss People's Party (SVP) in the canton of Lucerne has formed a list alliance with the Mass-Voll movement for the upcoming National Council elections.

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