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St. Gallen Ex-Banker Wants to Repay All Money
July 19, 2023
The former banker's lawyer appealed the first instance sentence of seven years imprisonment before the St.
Air Zermatt Justifies Withdrawal Threat With Safety
July 19, 2023
Air Zermatt, a helicopter company, has explained its decision to withdraw from the forest fire in Bitsch VS with safety considerations.
A New Era for Turks, Shattered Dreams for Armenians and Kurds.
July 19, 2023
Almost 100 years ago, on July 24th 1923, the Treaty of Lausanne drastically changed the Middle East.
St. Gallen Ex-Banker Defends Against Fraud Allegations
July 19, 2023
The former executive banker appeared before the St. Gallen Cantonal Court on Wednesday to appeal the first instance verdict of seven years in prison.
Procedure for Fatal Accident on Lake Biel to be Discontinued
July 19, 2023
The Regional Prosecutor's Office of Berner Jura-Seeland has closed the investigation into the fatal accident on Lake Biel on July 8, 2022.
Helicopter Company Threatens to Withdraw Firefighting Services
July 19, 2023
In the forest fire area near Bitsch in the Oberwallis, the fire was still not under control on Wednesday.
Fire Departments Prepare for Forest Fires
July 19, 2023
Wildfires are increasingly threatening northern cantons in Switzerland, in addition to the traditional wildfire cantons of Valais, Ticino and Graubünden.
“Wildfire in Valais Not Under Control – Situation Stable”
July 19, 2023
A forest fire broke out in the Bitsch VS region on Monday and is still raging. Firefighters have not yet been able to bring the fire under control.
Survey: Apple Smartphones are the Most Popular in Switzerland
July 19, 2023
Apple is the most popular smartphone brand in Switzerland, according to a survey by Moneyland.
Survey Confirms Trends for Swiss Federal Elections 2023
July 19, 2023
If the Swiss National Council had been elected in mid-July, the SVP would have won, while the Greens would have lost votes, according to a recent survey commissioned by Tamedia and 20 Minuten.
Army Sends Militia Members to Forest Fire Area in Upper Valais
July 18, 2023
The Swiss Army is sending militia members to help fight the forest fire in the Oberwallis region from Wednesday.
Unweather Stops Trains of the Rhaetian Railway in Four Valleys
July 18, 2023
A powerful storm on Tuesday afternoon caused four disruptions to the Rhätische Bahn (RhB) in Graubünden.
The Swiss Household Appliance Industry Does Not Expect Another Decline
July 18, 2023
The second quarter of 2023 saw a decline in the performance of companies in the Swiss Electrical Appliances for Household and Business (FEA) association.
Wallis Fire Brigades Receive Special Equipment for Firefighting
July 18, 2023
The fire brigades fighting the forest fire in the Upper Valais are receiving special equipment from the army.
The Zurich Police Uncover Theory Exam Cheaters
July 18, 2023
The Zurich Cantonal Police arrested three men for helping others cheat on their driver's license theory test.
Around 150 Evacuees Can Return to Their Homes
July 18, 2023
On Tuesday afternoon, the mayor of Riederalp, Peter Albrecht, announced that around 150 people who had been evacuated from their homes due to the forest fire in the Oberwallis region of Switzerland could return to their homes that evening.
“My Three Sons Fight the Fire”
July 18, 2023
The village of Bitsch and the neighbouring community of Ried-Mörel in the Oberwallis region of Switzerland are currently facing a forest fire.
Switzerland Hopes for Renewal of Grain Deal with Russia
July 18, 2023
The Swiss government has expressed regret over Russia's decision to suspend the international grain agreement.

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