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15 Years Ago the Chairman of the First PUK Died – A Retrospective
Kurt Furgler was the chairman of the first Parliamentary Investigation Commission (PUK) in Switzerland 15 years ago.
Unsatisfaction among Wage Earners is Growing
The latest survey from Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) shows that Swiss workers are increasingly dissatisfied with their jobs.
People Evacuated from Bitsch Due to Forest Fire Can Return
Evacuated people from the village of Oberried near Bitsch/Ried-Mörel in Switzerland can return to their homes on Sunday from 10am onwards.
6000 Kurds Commemorate the Treaty of Lausanne
Approximately 6000 Kurds and their supporters demonstrated in Lausanne on Saturday afternoon to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Lausanne, which buried their dream of an autonomous state.
Thousands of Anarchists Participate in Meeting in St-Imier BE
Thousands of anarchists from around the world gathered in St-Imier BE for the international anti-authoritarian meeting.
Thousands of Kurds Demonstrate in Lausanne
Thousands of Kurds and their supporters demonstrated in Lausanne on Saturday afternoon to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Lausanne, which buried their dream of an autonomous state.
The forest fire near Bitsch is still not under control.
On Monday night, a fire broke out in the forest near Bitsch/Ried-Mörel VS and is still not under control.
Decision Postponed: Talks on Deep Sea Mining Concluded
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) failed to reach an agreement on regulations for deep-sea mining or how to handle mining projects after two weeks of talks.
Evacuees in Upper Valais Can Soon Return Home
The people who were evacuated due to the forest fire in the Oberwallis region of Switzerland will soon be able to return home.
Researchers Aim to Cure Bladder Infections with Viruses
Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed a new therapy approach for bladder infections.
Long Traffic Jam on the Way South of the Gotthard Road Tunnel.
During the summer holidays, traffic in Switzerland is expected to be heavier than usual, especially between Friday and Monday.
Zurich Justice Investigates Extensively Against Criminal Gang
The Zurich State Prosecutor is currently conducting extensive investigations against several people who are believed to have been members of a criminal organisation.
Train route closed near Zernez due to rockfall in tunnel
On Friday morning, the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) route between Zernez and Chiuos-chel-Brail GR was interrupted due to a rockfall.
Glutnest, Smoldering and Log Fires in the Forest Fire Area near Bitsch.
The forest fire in Bitsch in the Oberwallis region of Switzerland has not yet been brought under control on Friday morning.
Idorsia Must Cut Jobs Due to Tight Finances
Idorsia, a Swiss biotechnology company, is facing financial difficulties and has launched a cost-cutting initiative to reduce cash expenditure at its headquarters by 50%.
Fire Destroys Farmhouse in Rechthalten FR
A fire broke out in Rechthalten, Switzerland on Thursday afternoon, destroying a farmhouse and killing eleven calves.
Opponents of Wolves Put Up Illegal Signs in Valais
Unknown people have placed triangular signs with a warning of wolves along hiking trails in Valais, Switzerland.
The Fire Department Makes Slow Progress in Good Weather in Upper Valais
Around 80 firefighters were making slow progress in the forest fire area above Bitsch in the Oberwallis on Thursday, despite help from the air and no increasing wind.

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