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Baerbock urges humanitarian aid for Gaza Strip
November 11, 2024
In view of the continuing dramatic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has criticized Israel in no uncertain terms and called for action.
The 29th UN Climate Change Conference begins in Azerbaijan
November 11, 2024
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference begins in Azerbaijan on Monday.
Scholz: vote of confidence also possible before Christmas
November 10, 2024
In the event of an agreement with the opposition, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) is now also prepared to call for a quicker vote of confidence in the Bundestag.
Scholz: Did not provoke the traffic lights to break
November 10, 2024
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has denied the accusation that he deliberately caused the break-up of his "Ampel" coalition.
Five people injured, some seriously, in a car accident in Güttigen TG
November 10, 2024
Five people - including three girls - were injured in a collision between two cars in Güttingen TG late on Sunday afternoon.
Hiker has a fatal accident on the Grosser Mythen in the canton of Schwyz
November 10, 2024
A mountain climber fell around 200 meters down the Grossen Mythen in the canton of Schwyz on Sunday morning and died.
Switzerland wants to expand climate protection financing at new climate summit
November 10, 2024
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference begins in Azerbaijan on Monday (tomorrow).
Pressure on Scholz grows: call for a quick decision
November 10, 2024
Following the end of the "traffic light" coalition, there are increasing calls for a quicker route to a new election: The CDU/CSU and FDP reiterated their call for Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) to call a vote of confidence in the Bundestag quickly or as early as this Wednesday.
Mountain hiker killed in an accident in Sils in Engadin GR
November 10, 2024
Rescue workers found a female hiker dead shortly before midnight on Saturday in the Lej da la Tscheppa area in Sils in Engadin GR.
Young people feel less stressed by social media
November 10, 2024
Young people in Switzerland feel less stressed by social media than expected. This is one of the findings of Pro Juventute's first youth study.
German paper industry: Have enough paper for an early re-election
November 10, 2024
The German paper industry has contradicted warnings from the Federal Election Commissioner that a new election date too early could fail due to the shortage of paper in the country.
Gerhard Pfister wants closer ties with Nato after Trump’s election
November 10, 2024
Following the US election, Gerhard Pfister, leader of the Center Party, has called for closer ties with NATO.
Sunday, November 10, 2024
November 10, 2024
New conflict between Bern and Brussels, Jans reaffirms the safeguard clause and a US class action lawsuit against Lindt & Sprüngli: this and more can be found in the Sunday papers.
Federal Councillor Jans reiterates Swiss call for safeguard clause
November 10, 2024
In an interview, Justice Minister Beat Jans reiterated the Swiss demand for a safeguard clause in the free movement of persons with the EU.
Canadian film honored at GIFF
November 9, 2024
On Saturday evening, the Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) awarded the Reflet d'Or for the best feature film to the Canadian production "Une langue universelle" by Matthew Rankin.
Rock avalanche could engulf Brienz GR at over 80 km/h
November 9, 2024
The Grisons mountain village of Brienz is once again at risk of being buried. A rock avalanche could reach the village at a speed of over 80 kilometers per hour.
Body of cave diver discovered in Ticino
November 9, 2024
The body of the cave diver who died in an accident in the Blenio Valley in Ticino a week ago was found on Saturday.
Opposition rejects cooperation demanded by Scholz
November 9, 2024
The CDU/CSU and FDP are rejecting the cooperation offered by Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) in the Bundestag following the end of the traffic light coalition.

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