Twenty-seven years after Belarusian opposition figures disappeared, a St. Gallen court has convicted Juri Garawski in the case of Anatoly Krasovsky and imposed a two-year suspended prison sentence. Two acquittals stand; the judgment is not yet final.
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The ten regional cooperatives and Migros Cooperative Federation could merge into one group cooperative. Their boards support the plan, but 2.3 million members will have the final say in 2027.
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A CHF 360 fine and a total bill of almost CHF 1,000: what the comparison with Geneva’s proposed blowjob café tells us – and what it does not.
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After finishing second in the first round, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins the runoff with 51.79% of valid votes. Flávio Bolsonaro receives 48.21% and, according to AP, calls for the result to be annulled.
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The Student List is well ahead in Serbia’s snap parliamentary election. The official partial count gives it 52.33% of votes; a projection assigns it 141 of 250 seats. The final result is still pending.
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Why a winding route between two Swiss cities is not proof of government inefficiency — and what a closer look at the transport network actually shows.
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With its new security decree, the Meloni government is responding to violent unrest. Italy’s approach raises a fundamental question for Europe: how can public order be restored without endangering the freedoms the state is meant to protect?
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From Ukraine and NATO to sanctions on Moscow: how the US president’s decisions affect Russia’s strategic position.
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Russia’s war against Ukraine tests international law, European security and global economic ties. The stakes reach far beyond the battlefield, while Kyiv remains a country with agency and limits.
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Mandatory survivors’ and disability pensions will rise by 2.1%, 1.0% or 1.2%. The start date and the most recent adjustment determine the rate.
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Ultrathin coatings are intended to capture and release CO₂ in under a second. The concept could save material and energy, but still has to prove itself experimentally.
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Cement imported from countries with lower carbon costs could face a charge. The Federal Council wants the system activated only if third-country imports rise sharply.
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Spouses will be able to choose a double surname with or without a hyphen. Children remain excluded from the new rule.
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About 54,000 workplaces were migrated. The SFAO considers safeguards appropriate for today’s restricted use, but calls for systematic monitoring and an independent backup.
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Seasonally adjusted exports rose to 75 billion francs, while imports reached a nominal record of 61 billion. The trade surplus stood at 14 billion francs.
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In 2025, 681,000 people in Switzerland were self-employed in their main job. Full-time self-employed people work longer hours than employees and are considerably older on average.
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The federal administration is seeking five providers across three cloud tiers. Possible orders are capped at seven billion francs over 14 years, with payment limited to services actually used.
AI-generated illustrationThe closure is final after the employee consultation process. The coatings specialist expects to stop operating at the end of November; three apprentices are among those affected.
From unrest in France to articles in Die Weltwoche: how Russia exploits the weaknesses of European democracies—and why Switzerland has long been part of this conflict.
AI-generated illustrationThe movement began in suburbs shaped by immigration and grew into a nationwide protest wave. That does not prove most suspects are Muslim. France must still debate openly the failures of integration and immigration policy.
The Left, Greens and SPD want to extend voting rights after five years of residence. The proposal would bypass citizenship as a condition for political participation and could open new avenues of influence for radical forces.
An analysis of the gap between political solidarity and the speed of aid to Ukraine, focusing on weapons, energy policy and immobilised Russian assets.
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France’s unrest on 17 October, Russia’s hybrid influence operations and Switzerland’s new security strategy show how democracies must protect protest, contain violence and build resilience themselves.
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Representatives of both countries discussed trade, finance, security and artificial intelligence on 16 October. The statement lists topics but announces no new agreement or decision.
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The Federal Office of Public Health and partner organisations are using short videos, social media and advice. The campaign is part of Switzerland’s national programme against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
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Hundreds of thousands protested on October 17 over living costs and poor school conditions. Fires, looting and about 400 arrests marked the day, but they do not describe every march or protester.
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Ukraine shows how wide the gap can be between international security assurances and real protection. An analysis of the Budapest Memorandum, the UN and lessons for Switzerland.
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From mid-November, 120 beds are intended to be used primarily for those seeking protection from Ukraine.
Illustrative imageThe Federal Chancellery has examined the signatures, which means a referendum on the approval of the EFTA Economic Agreement.
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The analysis of market data shows, however, that deescalation in the Gulf, safe sea routes and reliable supply flows are crucial.
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Who would benefit from a possible Lukoil business: the American public or, above all, investors with links to the environment of the under-traders? The conflict of interests requires clarification; personal enrichment is not verified.
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Ukrainian units report terminations and cancelled drone missions. The service was partially restored; who led the restrictions remains unclear.
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The proposed WTO agreement is intended to facilitate electronic transactions between 67 members and the agreement runs until the end of January 2027.
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Guy Parmelin, Karin Keller-Sutter and Martin Schlegel represent Switzerland from 15 to 17 October.
Illustrative imageThe preliminary draft should be supplemented by risk assessments, protection measures and a ban on profiling advertising for minors.
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Friedrich Merz combines military, humanitarian and diplomatic aid, which protects Ukraine and Europe's peace order.
Illustrative imageAfter new attacks on residential buildings and energy facilities, Ukraine must continue to be supported, with a view to civilian victims as well as the people who die on the front.
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State Secretary Markus Mäder and Divisionary Daniel Keller represent Switzerland at the Warsaw Security Forum.
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From 14 to 16 October, the peace process in the South Caucasus, the consequences of the Georgian conflict and bilateral relations are on the agenda.
Illustrative imageA study is intended to investigate life situations, responsibilities and knowledge gaps, and is the first step in a two-stage strategy process.
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The first meeting is scheduled for this fall.
Illustrative imageThe September index is at −36 points, and the slight change to the previous year is a counter-current assessment of the economy and the budget.
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METAS Director Philippe Richard leads the Swiss delegation to the conference from 13 to 15 October.
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The bilateral agreement has been valid since 9 October and enables the Confederation to publicly issue goods and services needed by Ukraine to Swiss companies.
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From 12 to 15 October, representatives from politics, international organisations, civil society and science meet in Geneva.
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The Kreuzlinger Trade Union Federation is concerned about the situation of the newspaper industry. Its solidarity applies to employees in delivery, editorial, printing and all other sectors.
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Due to transport bottlenecks on the Rhine and Danube, the Federal Government releases compulsory storage with protein-rich feed.
Illustrative imageData have been collected from an external software supplier of the Federal Pensionskasse PUBLICA, which data is affected.
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According to the army, today's stock is sufficient for its achievements. Early departures and outgoing duties, however, raise the question of personnel.
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In September, 140’480 people were registered unemployed, but compared to August, the number declined, but it increased year-on-year.
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Comment · At the station «Eck Friedrich/Königsbau», an information board blocks a previous parking space after the signs for the reception.
The building and housing register reports a new threshold for Switzerland. The current analysis must be distinguished from the annual statistics 2025.
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By 9 October, some 500 people in Geneva, Epeisses and Payerne are working together after a fictitious disaster.
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Luminous street lights, a velo towards constancy and autumn leaves between the houses: A photographic evening view over the proximity of two cities.
On the day of the tenant, the view is directed towards a narrow housing market. The official housing rate is 0.93 percent; the tenant association demands political countermeasures.
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More than 1800 people participate in the OSCE conference, and Switzerland wants to put into practice existing obligations in democracy, media freedom and torture prevention.
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The Covenant does not see any need for an additional strategy to secure the ownership of water, available quantities and careful maintenance.
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New projects are designed to strengthen the civil infrastructure, and it is crucial whether permanent supply is created from the authorized resources – and whether the effect can be traced.
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The agreement opens doors. Whether Swiss companies can go through, they decide on tariffs, proofs and reliable partnerships.
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The Federal Council has decided to adjust the pensions for January, which amounts apply, as the increase differs from the 13th AHV pension, and therefore pays more attention to the budget budget.
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The Federal Council wants to automate administrative processes more effectively, and for the population it counts whether shorter waiting times and comprehensible decisions arise.
The glacier balance 2026 is devastating, and the retreat changes the Alps and asks a question that goes far into the middle country: when will how much water be available in the future?
The health insurance premiums are rising again, which is why the national average only tells a part of the story – and what insurers should pay attention to when comparing them.
Guy Parmelin will leave the Federal Council at the end of 2026. With the Vauder Farmer and Winzer, a politician will vote, whose career led from his congregation to the top of the Swiss Confederation.
Life is given by God. His protection must never depend on the balance of the account. Anyone who combines financial benefits with the abandonment of life-prolonging treatments risking that from a supposedly free choice a pressure will be exerted on the weakest.
Sunlight between the houses, green treetops and anticipation of a autumn evening: a recording of 29 September invites you to stay. A literary city view in Prosa and Versen.
Width of gravel areas instead of water: a recording of 28 September shows the low water situation in the Tägerwilen lake Rhinebad.
The bathing season in the swimming pool Hörnli in Kreuzlingen has ended. Since the last day of the bath on September 19 the gates remain closed.
For the 28th of September, the start of a public pilot offer is announced at the Zurich Furttal.
The blank housing number has fallen to 0.93 percent in 2026, and the federal government does not expect to relax in the short term and is working on proposals for faster planning and construction approval procedures.