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Electra opens fast charging station in Conthey - new charging power in the heart of Valais
Electra continues to expand its fast charging network in Valais: The company opens a new station in Conthey with four high-performance charging points of up to 300 kW. It is the 25th fast charging location in Electra's Swiss network.
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Trump demands 20% toll on cargos passing through strait of Hormuz | BBC News
President Donald Trump has said the US is reinstating a naval blockade of Iranian ports and will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz following days of escalating strikes between the two countries.
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Debrunner Acifer strengthens digital B2B trade with AI image search
St. Gallen () - At the end of 2025, Debrunner Acifer AG introduced AI-based image search in the e-shop. Just a few months later, the digital application was honoured at the Digital Commerce Award 2026. Debrunner Acifer also confirmed its strong position among the leading B2B ...
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More Safety on the Way to School: VCS Promotes the Success Concept 'Pedibus' in German-speaking Switzerland
The VCS Verkehrs-Club der Schweiz is intensifying its commitment to safe school routes by increasingly relying on the VCS Pedibus. The model, which has proven successful in Romandy and Ticino, is to be specifically promoted in German-speaking Switzerland with two new ...
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Andermatt Central II - New Residential and Commercial Space in a Central Location in Andermatt
The groundbreaking ceremony for the second phase of the residential and commercial development 'Andermatt Central' took place today in Andermatt. Modern rental apartments and office spaces will be completed by 2028 right next to the train station. Approximately 70 percent of ...
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New Website for Kunstmuseum St.Gallen for the 2027 Anniversary
As it prepares for its 150th anniversary in 2027, Kunstmuseum St.Gallen is enhancing its visual presence and has launched a new website. These actions are part of a strategic process aimed at making the museum's analog and digital offerings more accessible, contemporary, and ...
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Wild Camping in Switzerland: Where is it Allowed?
Vernier/Ostermundigen - Spending a night in the midst of nature is increasingly captivating camping enthusiasts seeking peace and freedom. In Switzerland, wild camping is generally not prohibited. However, this does not mean it is allowed everywhere. Regulations vary ...
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Superlocal Acquires Four Local Newspapers in Canton of Zurich
The four traditional local newspapers Stadtanzeiger Opfikon, Anzeiger von Wallisellen, Volketswiler Nachrichten, and – subject to the formal conclusion of ongoing talks – also Der Kilchberger are getting a new publishing home. They will be published by Superlocal GmbH. ...
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Cities in Heat Stress: Mobile Greening as a Quick Response to Climate Change?
Global warming is causing temperatures in cities, especially in summer, to rise steadily. Where asphalt heats up to over 40°C in summer, mobile large trees provide cooling. Bauer Baumschulen demonstrates with MobileGreen how intelligent planting troughs work.
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Commercial Vehicles Drive Growth - auto-schweiz
Bern - The Swiss market for new commercial vehicles recovered more strongly in the first half of 2026 than passenger cars. Many companies have invested in fleet renewal despite economic uncertainties. The total volume and the share of low-emission vehicles are growing, ...
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MSD Celebrates 50 Years at Globally Significant Production and Innovation Site Schachen (LU)
MSD Merck Sharp & Dohme, a globally leading biopharma company, announces that today marks the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking of its Schachen site in the Lucerne canton. Since July 9, 1976, the branch has grown from a small unit to an important part of the global MSD ...
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