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Prices for residential property down, rental prices continue to rise

Prices for condominiums and single-family homes fell in January compared to the previous month. At the same time, however, asking rents rose. This is shown by the current Swiss Real…

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New fast-charging stations for better electromobility in western Switzerland

Procimmo and Electra want to jointly expand the charging infrastructure in western Switzerland. This will begin with two fast-charging stations at the Aubonne outlet and the Gland Backstage pub.

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Key interest rate trend revives property market

The gradual reduction in key interest rates has led to a revival in the property market. This is the result of surveys by CSL Immobilien. Rents and prices for flats…

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Work begins on extension to Baden cantonal school

Work on the extension to Baden Cantonal School begins with preparatory work such as removing shrubbery and felling trees. It will last until 14 February. The actual start of construction…

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Sustainable heat supply planned in Bülach

Energie 360° and the town of Bülach want to establish an energy network from 2026. From autumn 2028, waste heat from the Furt cleaning plant will supply energy for heating…

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Expansion of the clean room in Buchs

Die Hochpräzisionsfertigungsindustrie im Rheintal benötigt modernste Forschungsinfrastruktur, um wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben. Die OST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule, RhySearch und der Switzerland Innovation Park Ost planen deshalb den Ausbau des Reinraums in…

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Robot platform ensures safety and efficiency on construction sites

Construction sites are among the most dangerous working environments in Europe. With the development of the CONCERT modular robot platform, the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) is setting a milestone…

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Federal government adjusts cost limits for housing subsidies

On 1 February 2025, the revised ordinance of the Federal Office for Housing (BWO) will come into force, setting new cost limits and loan amounts for rental and owner-occupied properties.…

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Test planning for urban space at Winterthur railway station

Der Winterthurer Hauptbahnhof steht vor einer umfassenden Neugestaltung. Bis 2050 werden täglich bis zu 180'000 Reisende erwartet, weshalb nicht nur der Bahnhof selbst, sondern auch sein Umfeld weiterentwickelt werden muss.…

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Housing situation of older people in Switzerland

Older people in Switzerland often live in central, spacious and affordable flats, but there is often a lack of accessibility and age-appropriate furnishings. The "Housing in old age" study carried…

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Historic spa centres in the canton of Vaud sustainably renovated

The canton of Vaud has successfully completed the renovation of five historic spa buildings, thereby setting an example for the preservation of cultural heritage while at the same time adapting…

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Photovoltaic system on the roof of the kybunpark stadium to be enlarged

St.Galler Stadtwerke has expanded its photovoltaic system on the roof of the kybunpark stadium. From February 2025, more than 1 million kilowatt hours of solar power will be produced annually,…

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New data centre in Geneva feeds waste heat into the district heating network

Cloud provider INFOMANIAK has put a new data centre into operation in Geneva. It converts 100 per cent of waste heat into heating energy. The facility thus sets new standards…

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Reuse of blind actuators

Griesser is returning disused JAX actuators from the control system of its façade solutions for solar shading to the economic cycle. The actuators repaired by Griesser come with a one-year…

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Disentis/Mustér gets large-scale photovoltaic system

Axpo Solutions and Bergbahnen Disentis want to realise a large-scale photovoltaic plant in Disentis/Mustér GR. It is expected to produce around 14.6 gigawatt hours of solar power per year. The…

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Switzerland reviews its alarm systems

The annual siren test will be carried out throughout Switzerland on 5 February 2025. Around 5000 sirens will be tested to ensure they are working properly. At the same time,…

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Vaud economy between recovery and uncertainty

After two years of weak growth, economic experts are forecasting an economic recovery for the canton of Vaud. The Vaud Economic Commission expects gross domestic product to grow by 1.8%…

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The increasing billion-euro burden for reinsurers

The economic consequences of natural disasters once again reached record levels in 2024. According to Munich Re, total global losses amounted to 320 billion dollars, 140 billion of which were…

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