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Swisscom Receives Application from Weko for Ruling in Fiber Optic Dispute

The Swisscom-Weko glass fibre dispute is coming to a close. The competition authorities have now sent the telecom company the proposal of their decision.

Anita Hugi to Lead the Film Department at Geneva University

Anita Hugi has been appointed as the new Head of the Film Department at the Geneva School of Art and Design, replacing Nicolas Wadimoff who will remain a part of the teaching staff but focus primarily on his career as a director.

Former Cashier of the Fondation Beyeler on Trial for Theft

A trial began at the Basel Criminal Court on Wednesday against a former cashier accused of defrauding the Fondation Beyeler in Riehen BS of almost one million Swiss francs over eleven years.

Switzerland Seeks to Reduce Brussels’ Influence on Rhine Shipping

The Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (ZKR) is responsible for the smooth transport of goods and people on the Rhine.

Swissmedic Joins European Medicines Initiative

Swissmedic has joined an initiative of the EU-Medicines Agency to increase international cooperation for the faster and more transparent approval of innovative medicines.

Number of Departures at Zurich Airport in July Increased

At Zurich Airport, there were 23,058 flight movements in July 2023, 4.9% more than in June and 10.

Fondation Beyeler in Riehen BS Defrauded of Almost One Million

A trial against a former cashier of the Fondation Beyeler in Riehen BS began on Wednesday at the Basel Criminal Court.

33-Year-Old Dies After Dispute in Solothurn

On Tuesday night, a 33-year-old man was fatally injured in a fight in the city centre of Solothurn with a knife.

Fondation Beyeler Defrauded of Almost One Million Francs

A 54-year-old woman is facing trial at the Basel Criminal Court for allegedly stealing almost one million Swiss francs from the Fondation Beyeler Museum in Riehen BS over an eleven-year period.

Player Wins EuroMillions Jackpot

A lucky person has won the Euro-Millions jackpot of Tuesday, taking home 69.5 million Swiss francs.

“Call for Optimism on August 1st”

The Swiss Federal Councilor Guy Parmelin delivered his 1 August speech in Cully VD, highlighting the various challenges that Switzerland faces and the need for visionary and courageous solutions.

External Support for Fire Department in Bitsch VS

Over the weekend, 165 firefighters from outside the canton of Valais were deployed to Bitsch to help fight the forest fire.

Members of the Federal Council Point Proudly to the Federal Constitution

On the Swiss National Day, members of the Swiss government praised the 175-year-old Swiss Constitution and the qualities of the country.

The Federal Celebration on the Rütli UR Defied the Rain

Despite the rainy weather, many people gathered at the Rütli UR for the 1st August celebration.

The 1st of August in Quotes

The National Celebrations for August 1st are an occasion for numerous speeches, greetings, tweets and video messages across the country.

“Youth Holds the Promise of Hope”

In her speech at the Rütli UR, Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider encouraged the younger generation to get involved in politics and to take action.

Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter is Confident

Karin Keller-Sutter, the Swiss Finance Minister, expressed her optimism for the future in her 1 August speech in Rapperswil-Jona SG.

Celebrating August 1st in Indonesia

Minister Ignazio Cassis spoke in Jakarta on Tuesday for the National Day. He praised the peaceful coexistence of different cultures, languages, religions and worldviews, which both Switzerland and Indonesia share.

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