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Swiss is Unsatisfied with Punctuality in the Summer Holidays
August 18, 2023
Swiss Airlines had a mixed performance during the summer holidays of 2020. Despite managing to fly almost all of their planned flights, difficult weather conditions and airspace restrictions caused delays and cancellations.
20 Additional Freight Trains Per Day on the Lötschberg Axis
August 18, 2023
Due to the temporary closure of the Gotthard Base Tunnel, the BLS (Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway) is offering an additional 20 freight trains per day on the Lötschberg-Simplon axis.
90 Freight Trains Daily Through the Gotthard Starting Wednesday
August 18, 2023
On Wednesday, around 90 freight trains will be able to pass through the Gotthard Base Tunnel, with an additional 20 freight trains planned to run on the panoramic route.
The Safety of Passengers Takes Priority on the Gotthard Journey.
August 18, 2023
Minister of Transport Albert Rösti expressed understanding for the possible resumption of passenger traffic through the Gotthard Base Tunnel at the end of the year.
Further Section of A9 Opened in Valais
August 18, 2023
The Wallis region of Switzerland has opened a new 2.5 kilometer stretch of the A9 motorway on Friday.
Celebrating the Baden Journey Anniversary for Ten Days – Limmatstadt Baden AG
August 18, 2023
The Badenfahrt is a ten-day festival held in the Swiss city of Baden. It is one of the largest city festivals in Switzerland, with over one million visitors.
Bern and Vienna Want to Digitalize Cross-Border Customs by the End of 2027
August 18, 2023
Truck drivers will no longer have to stop at the Swiss-Austrian border to complete customs formalities.
Moutier Supports the Intercantonal Concordat for Canton Change
August 18, 2023
The City Government of Moutier BE is satisfied with the concordat draft of the cantons of Bern and Jura which regulates the modalities of its transfer to the canton of Jura.
Bishopric of Basel to Process Abuse Case and Acknowledge Mistakes
August 18, 2023
The Catholic Diocese of Basel has acknowledged mistakes in its handling of a case of alleged sexual abuse.
Monika Bütler Receives Freedom Award from the Bonny Foundation
August 17, 2023
Monika Bütler, a Swiss economist and professor, has been awarded the 100,000 Swiss Francs Bonny Foundation Freedom Prize.
The Opening of the CHF 670 Million Main Building of the Bern Island Hospital
August 17, 2023
After nine years of planning and construction, the new main building of the Bern Inselspital was officially opened on Thursday.
Researchers Determine Snow Depth with Photos
August 17, 2023
Swiss researchers have developed a new method of mapping snow depths on a large area using aerial photographs.
Demand for Price Reduction for Commuters from Ticino
August 17, 2023
After the Gotthard Base Tunnel was closed due to a derailment, criticism of the SBB's actions has been raised.
Further Action Needed for Digitalization in the Health Sector
August 17, 2023
Digitalisation of the healthcare system in Switzerland is still in need of urgent action.
First Young Alberto Giacometti at the Graubünden Art Museum
August 17, 2023
The Bündner Kunstmuseum in Chur, Switzerland is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the early works of the world-renowned artist Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966).
Army Chief Süssli Will Focus Again on Defense
August 17, 2023
The Swiss Army Chief of Staff, Thomas Süssli, announced at a media conference in Kloten ZH on Thursday that the Swiss Army will be returning to a focus on defence in the coming years.
On the Red Tower on the Julier Pass a New Cultural House is to Follow
August 17, 2023
The temporary red Julier Tower on the Julier Pass in Graubünden is set to be dismantled in the fall.
Swiss Abroad Welcome E-Voting Opportunities
August 17, 2023
The Swiss Abroad Organisation (ASO) has called for increased political participation of the “fifth Switzerland” at a press conference in St.

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