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Climate change leads to more wet snow avalanches by 2100
November 6, 2024
The consequences of climate change are promoting an increase in wet snow avalanches above the tree line in winter.
Swiss party exponents see dangers and opportunities after US election
November 6, 2024
Exponents of Swiss political parties have different views on the impact of the Trump election on Switzerland.
Federal government reduces premiums for crop insurance
November 6, 2024
Farmers in Switzerland will now receive financial support from the federal government for crop insurance.
Representative of Republicans in Switzerland is “relieved”
November 6, 2024
Inflation and immigration were the deciding factors in Donald Trump's election. This is what Tariq Dennison, member of the Republicans Overseas organization in Switzerland, says.
British physicist becomes new head of nuclear research center Cern
November 6, 2024
Mark Thomson is to become the new Director of the Cern nuclear research center near Geneva.
President Amherd congratulates Donald Trump
November 6, 2024
Swiss President Viola Amherd has congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory on the short message platform X.
Commission maintains family reunification for temporarily admitted persons
November 6, 2024
People who have been temporarily admitted should be able to bring family members to Switzerland.
Concern and disappointment among US Democrats in Switzerland
November 6, 2024
The election defeat of their candidate Kamala Harris has led to "immense disappointment, sadness and anxiety" among US Democrats in Switzerland.
Saskia Schenker to head new association “Prio.Swiss”
November 6, 2024
The first director of the new Swiss health insurers' association "Prio.Swiss" will be Saskia Schenker.
Swissmem fears more protectionism under Trump
November 6, 2024
The industry association Swissmem expects more protectionism from the US administration under the new President Donald Trump.
Tobacco and chocolate as a symbol of one’s own family history
November 6, 2024
Home is a plural in the novel "Tobacco and Chocolate". In it, Basel-based author Martin R.
Up to a thousand francs fine for violating the ban on veiling
November 6, 2024
From January 1, 2025, it will no longer be permitted to cover your face in public places in Switzerland.
Press commentary – “Neue Zürcher Zeitung” on Trump election
November 6, 2024
The Americans have made a high-risk bet with the election of Donald Trump. This is how the "Neue Zürcher Zeitung" commented on the election results from the USA.
Helvetia expects millions in losses from Spanish storms
November 6, 2024
According to preliminary estimates, Helvetia Insurance is expecting claims costs in the mid single-digit million euro range for its subsidiaries Helvetia Seguros and Caser following the severe weather in Spain.
Six injured in collision between bus and streetcar in Gümligen
November 6, 2024
A bus and a streetcar collided in the Bernese suburb of Gümligen on Wednesday. Six people were slightly injured.
EU court confirms CS fine from 2021 for bond cartel
November 6, 2024
The Court of Justice of the European Union has confirmed a fine of 11.9 million euros imposed on Credit Suisse in 2021.
APK Vice-President Sommaruga “worried” about Trump’s election
November 6, 2024
Council of States member Carlo Sommaruga (PS/GE) has reacted "worriedly" to Donald Trump's election victory in the USA.
Catch-up payments into pillar 3a will be possible from 2025
November 6, 2024
Anyone who has not paid any contributions or only partial contributions into the pillar 3a pension plan in certain years can now make up for this.

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