12,000 fish to be transferred by helicopter in Swiss river cleanup operation
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Some 12,000 fish are being removed from the River Spöl in the Swiss National Park. This operation is necessary before cleaning up the riverbed, which was contaminated by PCBs during maintenance work in 2016.
Swiss parliament approves due diligence for high-risk consultancy activities
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On Thursday, the House of Representatives accepted the draft of the Senate, which was largely watered down compared to the government’s original proposal.
Zurich Film Festival will show 114 films and honour Russell Crowe
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The 21st Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) will screen 114 films, including 16 Swiss productions and 41 European or world premieres, from 25 September to 5 October. Actor Russell Crowe will receive an honorary lifetime achievement award.
Emergency financial aid authorised for Swiss village buried by landslide
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The Valais Grand Council gives the green light for a solidarity contribution of CHF 10 million for the village of Blatten, which was destroyed by the landslide. The aid is to benefit the population, companies and associations.
Risk of sepsis is underestimated in Switzerland, warn experts
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In Switzerland, over 20,000 people are hospitalised with sepsis every year. Around 4,000 die as a result, as a new report from the Swiss Sepsis Programme shows.
