Switzerland lacks wind and solar capacity to meet climate targets

Geneva: Uber drivers subject to the law on services

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Uber drivers subject to the law on services in Geneva

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May 22, 2025

The Federal Court has ruled against a Geneva-based company, a partner of Uber, which challenged its liability under the law on the hiring of services.

The new Bishop of St. Gallen is Beat Grögli

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Pope Leo XIV-approved Bishop of St. Gallen elected

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May 22, 2025

He was elected by the cathedral chapter on Tuesday but result then remained secret until it was approved by the Vatican.

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Swiss nuclear power plants are not at risk from flooding

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May 22, 2025

According to an inspection by the Swiss Federal Nuclear Safety Inspectorate, the safety-relevant buildings of the Swiss nuclear power plants are not at risk.

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Language skills vary considerably among Swiss pupils

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May 22, 2025

At the end of their schooling, a fairly high proportion of pupils achieve basic reading skills in the school language.

Swiss Fairtrade breaks the billion barrier

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Swiss Fairtrade label breaks billion franc barrier in sales

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May 22, 2025

Products with the Fairtrade Max Havelaar label generated sales of more than CHF1 billion in Switzerland for the first time last year.

Health premiums: Comparis forecasts an average increase of 4% in 2026

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Swiss health insurance premiums expected to rise by 4% in 2026

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May 22, 2025

This increase should be seen against an expected rise in healthcare costs of 3.7%.

Swissport tests autonomous vehicle at Zurich Airport

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Autonomous vehicle tested at Zurich Airport

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May 22, 2025

Airport services company Swissport will test the use of robots for aircraft handling.

Warm words during the state visit by the President of Kosovo

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President of Kosovo praises diaspora during Swiss state visit

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May 22, 2025

Vjosa Osmani Sadriu expressed her gratitude to Switzerland for its solidarity during the war in Kosovo.

Switzerland - EU: negotiators initial package agreements in Bern

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Switzerland and EU mark formal end to negotiations

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May 21, 2025

This means the lead negotiators signed off on the agreement, confirming that the text reflects the outcome of the talks.

Swatch shareholder Steven Wood fails to be elected to the Board of Directors

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Swatch shareholders reject board bid by Steven Wood

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May 21, 2025

At the Swiss watchmaker’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 79.2% of votes cast opposed his election to the supervisory board.

Switzerland lacks wind and solar capacity to meet climate targets

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Takuma Sato documents his journey from Japan to two-time Indy 500 champion

Takuma Sato documents his journey from Japan to two-time Indy 500 champion

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