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Editor-in-Chief of the “Messenger of the Old Swiss Confederacy” Leaves

Flurina Valsecchi, the 43-year-old Chief Editor of the "Bote der Urschweiz" newspaper, is leaving the company at the end of August due to differing views on content.

Almost 100,000 Lightning Discharges Recorded Across Switzerland

Over the past 36 hours, 95,000 lightning strikes have been recorded in Switzerland, more than the total number of strikes in July 2020.

Do Not Interfere with Operational Hospital Business

The Swiss insurance group Visana has recently announced its entry into the private hospital group Swiss Medical Network.

Knife Attacker Suspected of Terrorism Appears in Court Again

A 28-year-old woman is due to appear in court today at the Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona, Switzerland, to face charges of attempted murder and violation of the IS/Al-Kaida law, as well as illegal prostitution.

Stopped Aid Deliveries for Millions of People in Syria Temporarily

The United Nations Security Council failed to reach an agreement on Monday to extend the mandate for international aid deliveries to millions of people in Syrian rebel-held areas.

One Hundred Days Until the Swiss Federal Elections

On October 22nd, 2023, Switzerland will elect a new National Council and in most cantons the Ständevertretung will also be determined.

Woman in Serious Condition After Bathing Accident in Lutry VD

A 61-year-old Serbian woman is in a serious condition after a swimming accident in Lutry VD.

First Time More Cheese Imported to Switzerland Than Exported

The Swiss Milk Producers Association (SMP) has announced that Switzerland will import more cheese than it exports for the first time this year.

Today the biggest folk festival in Switzerland begins in Zurich.

The Züri Fäscht, the largest folk festival in Switzerland, begins today in Zurich at 5pm.

Amherd Signs Declaration of Intent for European Sky Shield

The Swiss government has signed an agreement to join the European Sky Shield air defence system.

Ex-Migros CEO Fabrice Zumbrunnen Becomes Board Member of Swiss Medical Network

Aevis Victoria has appointed Fabrice Zumbrunnen, the former CEO of Migros, to the board of Swiss Medical Network.

Two People in Life-Threatening Danger After Fire in Le Lignon, GE

Two people were found unconscious in a stairwell in Le Lignon, GE, during the night of Wednesday to Thursday, in a state of life-threatening danger, according to the Geneva Fire and Rescue Service.

Finma Defends Its Approach to the CS Crisis and Demands More Powers

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is calling for more power.

Signing the Declaration of Intent for Sky Shield

The Swiss government has announced its intention to join the European air defence system Sky Shield.

Bundesrat Albert Rösti Inaugurates the 3rd Gubrist Tunnel

The Swiss road network is being expanded today with an important new structure. Federal Councillor Albert Rösti (SVP) will inaugurate the third Gubrist tunnel on the Zurich North bypass.

Swiss Cantonal Council Member Allegedly Abused Prostitutes in Zurich

Bernhard Diethelm, a member of the Swiss Cantonal Council from the Swiss People's Party (SVP), is facing trial today Monday for attempted rape at the District Court of Zurich.

140 Million Masks Must Be Destroyed

By 2023, around 140 million masks used to protect against the coronavirus will reach their expiration date.

Delegates of SVP Launch Immigration Initiative in Küssnacht

The Swiss People's Party (SVP) is holding a special party meeting in Küssnacht SZ on Saturday to discuss the issue of migration, which they believe has become "out of control".

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