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One Third More National Council Candidacies in Zug
August 14, 2023
A total of 99 people are vying for the three National Council seats in Zug, Switzerland, 24 more than in 2019 when 75 candidates ran.
Man Plunges Down a Ditch in Flumserberg with a Dumper Truck and Dies
August 14, 2023
On Monday afternoon in Flumserberg SG, a dumper truck crashed down a steep slope, killing the 21-year-old driver.
Migros and Coop Recall Cheese Varieties Due to Listeria
August 14, 2023
Migros and Coop have recalled several cheese products from their range due to the presence of Listeria.
New Candidate Record for Solothurn National Council Election
August 14, 2023
In the canton of Solothurn, a record number of 170 candidates are running for the six seats in the National Council in the October elections.
Trains on the Gotthard are being rerouted longer than expected.
August 14, 2023
The Gotthard Base Tunnel will remain closed for longer than expected following the derailment on Thursday.
Fatal Fall while Hiking in Oberwald VS
August 14, 2023
On Friday, a 69-year-old man from Spain, living in Austria, died in a hiking accident in Oberwald VS.
Number of National Council Candidacies and Lists Increases in Schwyz
August 14, 2023
In the canton of Schwyz, 103 women and men are competing for one of the four National Council seats.
Migros Recalls Cheese Varieties Due to Listeria
August 14, 2023
The Migros supermarket chain has recalled several cheese products from its shelves due to the presence of Listeria.
Unique Challenges of the Brienz Drainage Tunnel
August 14, 2023
A unique engineering project is underway in the Swiss village of Brienz/Brinzauls to prevent the village from sliding into the valley below.
Women and Men Go for National Council in Valais.
August 14, 2023
In the Wallis canton of Switzerland, 213 people are running for the eight seats in the National Council in the autumn of 2021.
Massive Bank Layoffs Have Consequences Despite Low Unemployment
August 14, 2023
The integration of Credit Suisse into UBS is set to cause a massive job loss in the banking sector.
Detention for Four Men Suspected of Terrorism
August 14, 2023
Four men from Syria have been arrested in the Swiss cantons of Vaud and Neuchâtel on suspicion of supporting the Al-Nusra Front, a Syrian branch of the terrorist organisation Al-Qaeda.
Two Men in Thurgau Accused of Murder
August 14, 2023
The Thurgau State Prosecutor has filed murder charges against two men for the 2007 shooting and subsequent sinking of a 27-year-old Egyptian in the Barchetsee near Oberneunform.
Novartis Receives Swissmedic Approval for Cosentyx
August 14, 2023
Novartis has received Swissmedic approval for Cosentyx for the treatment of adults with active moderate to severe Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).
BFU will bring children to school safely.
August 14, 2023
The Beratungsstelle für Unfallverhütung (BFU) has released a picture book in two versions for school and home to coincide with the start of the school year in several cantons.
Campaigns for Safe School Routes Start with the Start of School
August 14, 2023
With the start of school in several cantons, campaigns for safe school routes have been launched.
Return of Summer with Hot Days in Geneva and Valais
August 13, 2023
The summer has returned with a vengeance this weekend, with temperatures reaching 34 degrees in Geneva and the Valais region.
Fatal Accident of a Base Jumper in the Bernese Oberland
August 13, 2023
On Friday evening, a base jumper tragically died in Stechelberg, Switzerland. Despite a search with a helicopter and drone, the man was not found until Saturday morning, when he was located with the help of a search dog.

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