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Rémy Wyssmann wants to succeed Guy Parmelin on the Federal Council. The 59-year-old SVP National Council member from ... Show more
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Near Linthal, Glarus, the earth shook overnight on Sunday with a magnitude of about 4.0 on the Richter scale ... Show more
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt fires its CEO: A sharp rise in prices had led to a decline in sales. New management is expected to put the "company back on a growth ...
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Key FactsLindt parts ways with CEO Adalbert Lechner
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- After two revenue warnings within a year, Lindt parted ways with Lechner; Dieter Weisskopf is serving as interim leader.
- In the first half of 2026, Lindt raised selling prices by 11.8 percent on average; sold volumes declined significantly.
- For 2026, Lindt cut its organic-growth forecast from the original 6 to 8 percent to 0 to 2 percent.
- Two country-level leadership changes are announced for October 26: Ali Kulein should replace Michal Spiller in Germany, while Fabian Reinhardt takes Kulein’s Austrian position.
Céline Amaudruz: Criticism of the SVP Federal Council candidate is increasing: Céline Amaudruz is considered a promising candidate to succeed Federal Councillor ...
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Paris: Swiss Young Socialists participated in demonstration: Swiss citizens participated in the demonstrations in France, including the Young Socialists' ...
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Paid articlePaywall SVP Federal Council election: Will Pascal Schmid or Jean-Pierre Gallati now run?: The Zurich SVP actually sees itself in pole position. But even Natalie Rickli ...
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Maja Riniker, by-election for the Aargau government council 2026: This is how your municipality voted
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Swiss artistic gymnasts shine again 🇨🇭✨ 🤸 The Swiss artistic gymnasts impressed in the team final at the World Championships in Rotterdam ... Show more
SVP Federal Council Election: Will Parliamentary Group President Thomas Aeschi Run?
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Swiss real estate investments before the interest rate turnaround: The Swiss real estate sector has developed favorably. However, two risks must be considered: ...
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The SVP is facing a barrage of rejections - | now Amaudruz is becoming a problem
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Did you recognize it? Muheim really played in this HSV position: Two match-winners: Miro Muheim and goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes (right) celebrate the ...
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Lindt & Sprüngli: Urs Tanner should also go: The chocolate manufacturer is dismissing CEO Adalbert Lechner after difficult months. That's not the end of it; ...
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45 billion francs annually for education – yet performance is declining. School principal Thomas Minder explains where the money is going. 👉 Read more: Schule wird immer teurer, Kinder aber nicht besser: Wo landen die 45 Milliarden Schulgeld?
Successor to Federal Councillor Parmelin: Pascal Schmid also declines: The Thurgau National Councillor explains that he initially wants to become a member of the ...
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The SVP is looking for a Federal Councillor - | and suddenly two Upper Valaisans sense their opportunity. The SVP is desperately searching for Federal Council ... Show more
Baume-Schneider prepares the SP for the elections and emphasizes solidarity
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Loïc Meillard: How do you deliver on the big day? 🎿 Loïc Meillard's record at major events is impressive. At the Winter Olympics, he won gold in the slalom ... Show more
On November 2nd, the biometric identity card will be introduced in Switzerland - | What Schaffhausen residents need to know
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Lucerne SVP encourages Franz Grüter to run for the Federal Council: Die Parteileitung will den 63-jährigen Nationalrat für die Ersatzwahl ins Rennen schicken ...
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Sargans instead of St. Gallen: The path to a Swiss passport is getting shorter: Am 2. November nimmt die neue Ausweisstelle in Sargans ihren Betrieb auf. Termine ...
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Svindal takes over coaching Norwegian technical specialists ⛷️ Aksel Lund Svindal has taken on the coaching role with the Norwegian team ... Show more
Zurich government councilor Natalie Rickli withdraws her candidacy for the Federal Council
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Davos inflicts the ZSC's first defeat of the season: HC Davos stops the ZSC Lions' record winning streak, Kloten ends their home losing streak ...
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Swiss Indoors Basel: Wawrinka, Kym and Stricker receive wildcards: The Swiss Indoors have announced who will receive the wildcards in Basel: three local players.
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The Swiss photographer has observed the activity on Lausanne's Place Saint-François for years. He captured magnificent images of what often goes unnoticed ... Show more
A lot happens when nothing happens: This is how Olivier Vogelsang's photos capture people
A lot happens when nothing happens: This is how Olivier Vogelsang's photos capture people
Rösti: National Council cuts Global Environment Fund by 22 million: After the heatwave summer, the Federal Council reversed controversial austerity measures for ...
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Paid articlePaywallThe burden of the title: At the 2010 ESAF (Swiss Wrestling Festival), it made Kilian Wenger the Swiss wrestling king at the age of just 20 ... Show more
Seifert in the parallel bars and all-around final, men in the team final
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New transfer candidate? Bayern sets its sights on rising star Manzambi: FC Bayern is monitoring Aston Villa star Johan Manzambi. Barcelona is also showing ...
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Beatrice Egli concert in Hamburg: What fans need to know now: Swiss pop star Beatrice Egli is coming to Hamburg's Barclays Arena on October 25th.
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Esther Friedli doesn't want to become a Federal Councillor. Why? "No desire," says Larissa Rhyn, and explains what Friedli would rather do instead ... Show more
Podcast «Politbüro»: Successor to Guy Parmelin: «Céline Amaudruz has given the SVP an ultimatum» - | «I don't think she'll make the ticket»
Podcast «Politbüro»: Successor to Guy Parmelin: «Céline Amaudruz has given the SVP an ultimatum» - | «I don't think she'll make the ticket»
Guy Parmelin: From underestimated SVP member to statesman: The SVP Federal Councillor has experienced a remarkable rise. From an allegedly flexible SVP candidate ...
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Billions from the USA are flowing into Swiss data centers - | but nobody knows who owns the critical infrastructure. 👉 More on this: Milliarden fliessen in die Schweiz – doch niemand weiss, wem all die die Rechenzentren gehören
Udo Jürgens: Paintings from his estate auctioned in Konstanz: Even before the auction, many fans come by to see the works. However, the most expensive item in ...
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Rheinmetall threatens to relocate - | and expands anyway. How the company cleverly circumvents strict Swiss law. 👉 More on this: Record sales despite strict law: How Rheinmetall uses Switzerland to its advantage
First the stage, then the longing: Beatrice Egli talks about her dream of a long trip around the world. 👉 Schlager star Beatrice Egli surprisingly announces a break
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🇻🇳🇨🇭 Madam Ngô Phương Ly, spouse of General Secretary & President Tô Lâm, and Madam Caroline Parmelin, spouse of Swiss President Guy Parmelin ... Show more
Pascal Schmid as a possible Federal Councillor: Support from the President of the SVP Thurgau
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Paid articlePaywall Da Michelangelo: Fabrizio Maugeri has been there for 17 years: Waiter Fabrizio Maugeri has worked at the Ristorante Da Michelangelo in Wiedikon for 17 years ...
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Paid articlePaywall Valentin Stocker on FC Basel: «Absolutely unacceptable»: The head of sport explains his view of FCB with coach Jokanovic, why Shaqiri's future is uncertain ...
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Paid articlePaywallOutgoing Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin (SVP) tops the popularity ranking in the SRG election barometer. This is the first time he has ever led the ranking ... Show more
Céline Amaudruz: Debate on Federal Council office and maternity: The SVP National Councillor wants to become a Federal Councillor despite having young children ...
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Opportunities are emerging on the stock markets beyond the "AI trade": Concerns about AI beneficiaries like CoreWeave are shifting the focus on other sectors at ...
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Last year, HSV scored a late goal at home against Stuttgart to secure the victory. This time, it was Miro Muheim who shocked VfB late in the game ... Show more
FCS head coach David Sesa says confidently: "We are ready for the cup clash!": FCS coach David Sesa has the game plan clearly in mind for how to upset FC Thun in ...
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Secret of the Federal Council elections: Why a weak candidate often wins.: Party leaders want to bring their favorites into the government. But in the Federal ...
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Djokovic returns to Basel after 15 years - | and could equal Federer's record of 103 titles. 👉 More info: Swiss Indoors coup: Djokovic returns to Federer's territory - | and chases his record
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🇻🇳🇨🇭 General Secretary & President Tô Lâm and his spouse Ngô Phương Ly hosted an official welcome ceremony in Hà Nội on Saturday for Swiss President @ParmelinG ... Show more
Top Vietnamese leader hosts welcome ceremony for Swiss President
Top Vietnamese leader hosts welcome ceremony for Swiss President
Esther Friedli prefers to remain in the Council of States - | and even intends to run for re-election in 2026. 👉 More information: SVP National Councillor Friedli withdraws her candidacy for the Federal Council: "I can't imagine giving up the work already"
Damian Müller: FDP nominates him for the Council of States elections: The 41-year-old will run for another term.
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Kriegsmaterialgesetz: Alles zur Abstimmung vom 29. November: Der Export von Schweizer Kriegsmaterial soll erleichtert werden. Was bedeutet das für die Ukraine? ...
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Paid articlePaywall FC Basel loses 0-3 against Vaduz - | and is then booed by the Muttenzerkurve (Basel's home supporters). Shaqiri explains what went wrong ... Show more
FCB humiliation in Vaduz: Muttenzerkurve sends Shaqiri and Co. packing after 0-3
FCB humiliation in Vaduz: Muttenzerkurve sends Shaqiri and Co. packing after 0-3
Love affair at the Federal Court: Donzallaz causes a stir: Yves Donzallaz treats a judge improperly and then accuses him of bias.
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Manzambi maintains Aston Villa progress with win to seal dismal week for Newcastle
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Rita Rampinelli – die Schaffhauserin, die den Männern davonfuhr: Als Frauen in der Schweiz noch nicht einmal abstimmen durften, fuhr sie den Männern um die ...
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Return after 15 years - | Djokovic graces the Swiss Indoors: The field of participants at the Swiss Indoors receives a prominent addition: Novak Djokovic will ...
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Genevan woman wants to become Federal Councillor: This is how Gallati and Giezendanner react
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The Swiss commemorate with a minute of silence - | Israel and Gaza remain unmentioned. Very Swiss. 👉 More on this: Switzerland vs. Israel: A minute of silence instead of a boycott - | and the sensitive words are missing
Swiss sports news from Saturday 👏 🇨🇭 The Swiss shooters have made a successful start to the 300m World Championships. The men (Gilles Dufaux ... Show more
Natalie Rickli and the risks of a possible Federal Council election campaign: If she wants to become a Federal Councillor, the Zurich SVP Health Director has to ...
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Villiger ceases production in Germany after 115 years: The cigar manufacturer is relocating production to Pfeffikon LU and Indonesia by the end of 2027 ...
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🇻🇳🇨🇭 President of the Swiss Confederation @ParmelinG , accompanied by his spouse Caroline Parmelin and a high-level Swiss delegation ... Show more
Trump threatens to stop importing Swiss watches - | And that's despite him receiving a Rolex as a gift. 👉 More on this: "Then they wouldn't be elite anymore" - | Trump takes a dig at Switzerland
Three gondolas in front of the Hotel Zofingen are only temporary.: The hotel is setting up a winter village on Thutplatz for the third time ...
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Thun without Fabio Saiz for several months
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Great honor for the national team duo ⚽ Sydney Schertenleib and Iman Beney have been nominated for the Golden Girl Award. The two Swiss national team players ... Show more
Noé Looser concludes season with Swiss championship title: Noé Looser from Grabs secured first place in the Elite Women's category of lead sport climbing.
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Who determines what kind of Swiss work permit you receive?: Switzerland has several different types of work permits. Which one you are eligible to obtain depends ...
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Paid articlePaywall First the blind ranking, then the surprise: Marco Odermatt puts raclette in first place, yet still has reservations. 👉 Marco Odermatt rates 10 Swiss specialties - | and is conflicted about his winner.
"Mega Party" Instead of Panic: Michelle Hunziker Isn't Afraid of Turning 50.: The public loves Michelle Hunziker, not least for her radiant smile ...
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The federal government has approved withdrawals from the mandatory reserves of aviation fuel. Due to logistical problems on the Rhine and rail freight ... Show more
UBS relocation from Switzerland: The 4 scenarios examined: UBS resists stricter Swiss equity capital rules - | triggering a new wave of relocations | and merger ...
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