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Two Prisoners Hospitalized After Fire in Bern Prison
August 10, 2023
Two inmates of the Regional Prison of Moutier BE were injured in a fire on Wednesday evening.
A Freight Train Derailed in the Gotthard Base Tunnel
August 10, 2023
On Thursday, a goods train derailed in the Gotthard Base Tunnel. According to the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), no one was injured in the incident.
Four Arrests and Raid for Suspected Terrorism
August 10, 2023
On Thursday, the cantonal police forces in the canton of Vaud and Neuchâtel arrested four people on suspicion of terrorism.
Committee Has Submitted Initiative to Reduce SRG Fees
August 10, 2023
The Halbierungsinitiative, or "200 Franken sind genug!" initiative, has been submitted to the Swiss Federal Chancellery on Thursday.
Two Dead Bodies Recovered from Lake Lugano
August 10, 2023
Two bodies were found in Lake Lugano on Thursday morning. According to the Ticino Cantonal Police, they were a man and a woman who had rented a boat on Wednesday and had later disappeared without a trace.
Teachers Take Action Plan to Address Staff Shortage
August 10, 2023
The Swiss Teachers' Association (LCH) and the cantonal teachers' unions of the German-speaking part of Switzerland are launching a campaign in the autumn to pressure the cantonal education authorities to take action against the teacher shortage crisis.
Committee Submits Initiative to Halve SRG Fees
August 10, 2023
The Halbierungsinitiative, or "200 Franken sind genug!" initiative, has been submitted to the Swiss Federal Chancellery on Thursday.
Fire Department Still on Duty After Major Fire in Menznauer Factory
August 10, 2023
On the day after the major fire at the wood processor Swiss Krono AG, firefighters were still on the scene on Thursday.
Company Bankruptcies in Switzerland Have Significantly Increased
August 10, 2023
Since the beginning of the year, significantly more companies in Switzerland have filed for bankruptcy.
Trade Unions Demand Wage Increase of up to 4.5 Percent for 2024
August 10, 2023
Employee associations KV Switzerland and Angestellte Switzerland are demanding up to 4.
The Theft of Mobile Phones in Switzerland is Increasing Significantly
August 10, 2023
Since the end of the pandemic, mobile phone thefts in Switzerland have generally increased significantly.
Study: No Strong Price Pressure Expected for Owner-Occupied Homes
August 10, 2023
The prices of owner-occupied homes have been steadily increasing despite the interest rate turn and declining demand.
Bern and the Buskers Festival Fit Together Like a Lid and Pot.
August 10, 2023
The Buskers Festival is a unique mix of music, dance, theatre, acrobatics, poetry and quirkiness that has been delighting audiences for 20 years.
The Meteorologist Apologizes for Wrong Temperature Readings
August 9, 2023
SRF Meteorologist Thomas Bucheli apologized on television Wednesday for inaccurate temperature forecasts.
Fire in Wood Processing Factory in Menznau Under Control
August 9, 2023
On Wednesday morning, a fire broke out at the Swiss Krono AG wood processing plant in Menznau, Switzerland.
Switzerland Takes Note of Putin’s Decree on Tax Agreement
August 9, 2023
The Swiss government has acknowledged the Russian President Vladimir Putin's decree to freeze the double taxation agreement.
Switzerland Brings Closer Ties with Niue Under One Roof
August 9, 2023
Switzerland and the Pacific island of Niue have established diplomatic relations.
The Bern Cantonal Bank Increases Profit Significantly in the First Half of the Year
August 9, 2023
The Bern Cantonal Bank (BEKB) had a strong start to the semester, with increased profits.

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