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Chancellor Walter Thurnherr Steps Down at the End of the Legislative Period
August 16, 2023
Walter Thurnherr, the 60-year-old Swiss Federal Councilor and head of the influential Federal Chancellery, announced his resignation after eight years in office.
System for Covid Certificates Will Definitely Be Shut Down
August 16, 2023
The Swiss government has announced that it will no longer issue Covid certificates from September and will also discontinue the Swiss Covid App.
Army Media Conference in Kloten ZH Postponed to Thursday
August 16, 2023
The media conference with Swiss Army Chief Thomas Süssli, originally scheduled for Wednesday afternoon in Kloten ZH, has been rescheduled to Thursday afternoon at 13:30.
Two-thirds Lower Federal Deficit Expected
August 16, 2023
According to the first forecast, the Swiss federal deficit for 2023 is expected to be only 1.
Three Cantons Receive Approval for E-Voting at Elections 2023
August 16, 2023
In October, Swiss citizens living abroad in the cantons of Basel-Stadt, St. Gallen and Thurgau will be able to vote electronically.
The Federal Council Allocates 180 Million Swiss Francs for Railway Projects
August 16, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council has released 180 million Swiss francs from the Railway Expansion Program "Future Development of Railway Infrastructure" (ZEB) for railway expansion projects.
Six Cultures at Risk Due to Water Scarcity
August 16, 2023
Six of the eleven particularly protected and endangered cultural landscapes of Switzerland are directly dependent on hydrological conditions.
The Thurgau Enacts a Blacklist into Law
August 16, 2023
The Thurgau Grand Council has officially incorporated a black list of delinquent health insurance premium payers into the cantonal health insurance law with a final vote on Wednesday.
Judges Get More Discretion in Reckless Driving Offenses
August 16, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council has revised the Road Traffic Act, which came into effect on 1 October, to give courts more discretion in dealing with cases of reckless driving.
The Federal Council Will Make Physiotherapy Rates More Transparent
August 16, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council has decided to send two tariff structure variants to the consultation in order to reduce costs in outpatient physiotherapy.
Allergy Center Recommends Desensitization
August 16, 2023
The Allergy Centre Switzerland recommends desensitisation after the intense pollen season to reduce the symptoms in the next pollen season.
Grand Parade of 55 Basel Museums, Galleries and Off Spaces
August 16, 2023
The Basel Art Days are back for the fourth time, taking place from 25th to 27th August.
Many Birds Are Not Kept Appropriately in Private Settings
August 16, 2023
According to a study by the Swiss Animal Protection (STS), many birds are kept at home without natural sunlight, weather influences and in too small cages.
Zurich Court Sentences Former Nursing Home Director to Prison
August 16, 2023
The Zurich District Court has sentenced a 60-year-old Swiss man, the former manager of a Wadenswil retirement home, to three years in prison.
Declaration of Intent for Nationwide Plastic Collection System
August 16, 2023
The Swiss Recycling Association announced on Wednesday that over 70 organisations have signed a declaration of intent to create a nationwide collection and recycling system for plastic packaging and beverage cartons.
“SGKB Increases Profit Significantly in First Half of Year”
August 16, 2023
The St. Gallen Cantonal Bank had a strong first half of the year. Both profits and managed assets increased significantly, and interest margins normalised.
Zurich Nursing Home Manager Embezzles Money for Sex and Luxury Life
August 16, 2023
A former head of an old age home in the canton of Zurich is accused of embezzling more than 2 million Swiss francs from two of his employers.
Andrin Monstein Will Run for the St. Gallen GLP in the Council of States
August 16, 2023
The GLP St. Gallen has unanimously nominated 31-year-old Kantonsrat Andrin Monstein for the Ständeratswahl.

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