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Swiss Builders Association: Bureaucracy Bottleneck Looms: SBA Says No to the Sustainability Initiative

The Swiss Builders Association (SBA) rejects the so-called SVP Sustainability Initiative, as immigration quotas inevitably mean more bureaucracy, exacerbate the skills shortage, and significantly impair the central economic relations with the EU. Instead of a massive expansion ...



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Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran | BBC News

The US will not lift its blockade on Iranian ports until a deal has been reached with Tehran, US President Donald Trump has said, amid continuing uncertainty over whether fresh talks to end the war will take place.



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Blossoming of Delay: Federal Council Presents Peculiar Outcomes on Imputed Rental Value

Early mornings once again resonate with bird songs, days lengthen, and temperatures rise. Spring is unmistakably making its presence felt.



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Medbase Opens a New Medical Centre in Aigle, Expands Healthcare Services in Chablais

On May 1, 2026, the Medbase Group is opening a new medical centre in the heart of the newly developed station district in Aigle. With its centrally located site directly opposite the station, Medbase is sustainably strengthening outpatient primary healthcare in the Chablais ...



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AXA Investment Foundation renovates large Winterthur housing estate and creates 80 new apartments

The landmark estate 'Unteres Bühl' in Oberwinterthur is set to be led into the future. Planning permission for the energy-efficient renovation and the addition of 80 new apartments has now been granted.



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Where Excellence Becomes a Stance: Park Hotel Vitznau Again Amongst the '101 Best Hotels Switzerland & Liechtenstein 2026'

The Park Hotel Vitznau is once again awarded by the jury of the '101 Best Hotels Switzerland & Liechtenstein' in 2026, further solidifying its position as one of the leading luxury hotels in the Alpine region. The inclusion in this prestigious ranking acknowledges the continuous ...



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5 Alpine Passes 1 Day Car-Free: New Flüela Pass Only for Bikes & Co.

Five alpine passes in Graubünden will be completely free of motor traffic for one day this spring and summer. Newly included, the Flüela Pass will be open exclusively for active traffic with bicycles, inline skates, or on foot on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, between 9:00 and ...



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Böögg explodes after 12 minutes and 48 seconds: Sechseläuten 2026 in Zurich indicates a good summer

At this year's Sechseläuten in Zurich, the Böögg exploded after 12 minutes and 48 seconds. The time is on the shorter side and is traditionally interpreted as a sign of a warm and sunny summer.



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Awarded for an Approach Previously Unknown in the Swiss Real Estate Market

Baloise Bank AG has awarded Swisschange Financial Services AG with the Broker Award 2026. The award ceremony took place during an exclusive dinner at Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois in Basel – one of Switzerland's most renowned establishments and a fitting setting for an award ...



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Snoring Alert in Europe's Beds: Every Second Person is Annoyed

In the DACH region, couples prefer to sleep with separate duvets. In Italy and France, this is unimaginable. However, snoring disturbs everyone equally across Europe, and one in three people dream of nights alone – except in Switzerland. This is shown in a representative ...



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Escalation in the Middle East: HEKS Provides Emergency Aid

Since March 2026, fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has escalated, and despite the current ceasefire, the situation for civilians remains dire. In Gaza and the West Bank, the humanitarian situation is also precarious. HEKS continues to be on the ground, ...



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