2023-12-20 09:16:33 The question of financial intervention by public authorities to encourage electric cars is at the center of debates on the new CO2 law, currently being examined by the National Council. TCS director Peter Goetschi estimates, on RTS, that Switzerland should invest 90 million francs per year to strengthen the charging infrastructure. Fully electric … Read more
2023-12-16 20:56:23 Théo Bregnard is the winner of the Champignac d’or 2023. The municipal councilor of La Chaux-de-Fonds is rewarded for having declared in ArcInfo: “Non-gendered toilets are not pseudo-progress. It is a move towards recognition of a need.” The silver Champignac goes to Vaudois national councilor Samuel Bendahan. He distinguished himself by two declarations … Read more
2023-12-14 12:22:43 Marco Odermatt narrowly failed in his quest for a first downhill World Cup success. The 2023 world champion in the discipline finished 3rd in the first descent scheduled in Val Gardena, 0”05 behind the surprising Bryce Bennett. The Nidwalden, who must compete in five races in five days until Monday, clenched his fist … Read more
2023-12-13 08:03:53 Currently, various winter viruses, including Covid, are circulating again and putting hospital structures under pressure. Since Tuesday, wearing a mask has again been compulsory at the CHUV in Lausanne, as well as at the Neuchâtel Hospital Network (RHNe). According to the Federal Office of Public Health (OFSP), at the moment, alongside other viral … Read more
2023-12-11 08:02:16 Fans of a Korean series on a pilgrimage to Lake Brienz, an Indian film crew in Interlaken or visits from James Bond: Switzerland and its pretty settings appeal to foreign productions. But competition is tough and you have to learn how to sell yourself to stay in this lucrative market. Switzerland and cinema, … Read more
2023-12-10 14:09:37 The Swiss team failed to reach the podium in the women’s world championship held in Singapore. Coach Oscar Lundin’s players lost 5-4 to the Czech Republic in the bronze medal match. The disappointment is great for the Swiss, who had offered a superb – but vain – resistance to the Swedish favorites in … Read more
2023-12-10 11:37:00 The new 2024 SBB timetable came into force on Sunday without any major problems. It offers better service to tourist destinations such as Valais or Graubünden, but also additional direct connections on weekends from Geneva to Chur via Zurich and in the opposite direction. At midday, the CFF drew an initial positive assessment … Read more
2023-12-07 09:23:31 The number of accidents with electric scooters has increased 20-fold in a short time. Faced with this increase, Suva expects 3,500 accidents this year. Practical, easy to transport and inexpensive to maintain, electric scooters can be easily rented in major Swiss cities. Their many advantages mean that they are very popular in various … Read more