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Economy·9 Oct 2026
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.

Politics·9 Oct 2026
Data have been collected from an external software supplier of the Federal Pensionskasse PUBLICA, which data is affected.

Economy·9 Oct 2026
Due to transport bottlenecks on the Rhine and Danube, the Federal Government releases compulsory storage with protein-rich feed.

Politics·8 Oct 2026
According to the army, today's stock is sufficient for its achievements. Early departures and outgoing duties, however, raise the question of personnel.

Economy·8 Oct 2026
In September, 140’480 people were registered unemployed, but compared to August, the number declined, but it increased year-on-year.

Society·7 Oct 2026
By 9 October, some 500 people in Geneva, Epeisses and Payerne are working together after a fictitious disaster.

Knowledge·7 Oct 2026
The building and housing register reports a new threshold for Switzerland. The current analysis must be distinguished from the annual statistics 2025.

Culture·6 Oct 2026
Luminous street lights, a velo towards constancy and autumn leaves between the houses: A photographic evening view over the proximity of two cities.

Society·6 Oct 2026
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.

Society·5 Oct 2026
The Covenant does not see any need for an additional strategy to secure the ownership of water, available quantities and careful maintenance.

Society·4 Oct 2026
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.

Politics·3 Oct 2026
The Federal Council wants to automate administrative processes more effectively, and for the population it counts whether shorter waiting times and comprehensible decisions arise.

Knowledge·3 Oct 2026
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?

Society·3 Oct 2026
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.
Politics·2 Oct 2026
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.
Society·30 Sept 2026Commentary
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.

Culture·29 Sept 2026
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.

Knowledge·29 Sept 2026
Width of gravel areas instead of water: a recording of 28 September shows the low water situation in the Tägerwilen lake Rhinebad.

Society·28 Sept 2026
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.

Knowledge·28 Sept 2026
For the 28th of September, the start of a public pilot offer is announced at the Zurich Furttal.
Society·28 Sept 2026
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.
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