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National Council wants to expand support for asbestos victims

The National Council has taken an important decision on financial support for asbestos victims. An amendment to the Accident Insurance Act is intended to secure the future of the Compensation…

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Mortgage reference interest rate falls to 1.5 per cent

Der hypothekarische Referenzzinssatz, der für die Mietzinsgestaltung in der Schweiz massgeblich ist, wurde auf 1,5 Prozent gesenkt. Diese Änderung hat direkte Auswirkungen auf Mietverhältnisse und bietet Mietenden die Möglichkeit, eine…

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These cantons lead Switzerland

Innovation and creativity are decisive factors for economic growth and prosperity in Switzerland. With the Cantonal Innovation and Creativity Index (KIKI), the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has…

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AI, cyber security and open source

The Federal Council has adopted the "Digital Switzerland 2025" strategy, thereby realigning the guidelines for the digital transformation. A powerful and forward-looking look at the priorities for sustainable and responsible…

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Lake Zurich heats properties in the Riesbach neighbourhood

Energie 360° has put the Tiefenbrunnen energy network into operation. In the first stage, 80 properties in the Riesbach neighbourhood of Zurich will be heated using water from Lake Zurich.…

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Listed building celebrates its opening on 8 March

The tithe barn in Dietikon has been remodelled and extensively renovated to become a house for the public. It will be inaugurated on 8 March and open its doors to…

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Sustainable energy supply for Frick

IWB has put the Frick heating network into operation. The demand for sustainably produced heat is high. Extensions are already being planned.

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Property company increases profit and reduces vacancy rate

The Zug Estates Group increased its net profit excluding revaluations by 9 percent to just under CHF 37 million in 2024. This is due to increased income from the properties.…

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Lucerne relies on energy from the lake

The city of Lucerne and the energy supplier ewl want to cover more than half of their future heating requirements with energy from Lake Lucerne and district heating. Five possible…

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Logistics centre in Bedano is operated completely fossil-free

Ernst Sutter AG's logistics centre in Ticino is operated entirely without fossil fuels. The meat industry company operates the facility in Bedano with electricity from solar and water energy. By…

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Rents in Switzerland continue to rise

Asking rents barely moved month-on-month at the start of the year. Year-on-year, however, rents in most cantons rose significantly once again. This is shown by the latest Homegate rent index.

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Interior fit-out specialist looks back on 130 years of company history

Obrist interior AG can look back on 130 years of history this year. With the celebrations, the specialist for high-quality interiors in shop fitting and interior design wants to honour…

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Project planning credit for Lucerne theatre rejected

The voters of the city of Lucerne have rejected the project planning credit of CHF 13.8 million for a new Lucerne theatre by 57.94%. This brings the carefully prepared planning…

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District heating network in the lower Wiggertal is getting closer

Primeo Energie and StWZ Energie AG want to establish a company and join forces for a district heating network in the lower Wiggertal. Unlike planned, two regional energy suppliers will…

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Winterthur invests in six smart city projects for 2025

How can artificial intelligence make cultural events more accessible? What solutions help to mitigate extreme heat in the city? And how can libraries be used outside of regular opening hours?…

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Private investors drive innovation in Zurich

Private equity and venture capital companies, family offices and foundations play a central role in the financing of start-ups in the canton of Zurich. A new study shows that private…

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More innovation, more craftsmanship, more opportunities Swissbau 2026

Swissbau 2026 brings a breath of fresh air to the construction and property industry. From 20 to 23 January 2026, Messe Basel will become the central meeting place for the…

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Basel area funding to continue until 2030

The cantonal government of Basel-Landschaft is planning to extend the successful Basel-Landschaft energy package until 2030. With a new spending authorisation of CHF 51.25 million, the funding programme for energy-efficient…

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