The Swiss are buying more SUVs than ever before

SUVs have become an integral part of Swiss roads: 56.2 percent of all new registrations in 2023 will be for these popular vehicles. However, their increasing popularity also brings challenges.

Several cars involved in traffic accident on A12

Several cars were involved in a traffic accident on the A12 highway in western Switzerland on Wednesday evening. One person was slightly injured.

Roman Josi and his Predators can't get off the ground

The Nashville Predators with Roman Josi continue to play in the NHL. They lose 0:3 at the Seattle Kraken.

Beatles guitar fetches over one million dollars at auction

A guitar that was one of Beatles guitarist George Harrison's favorite instruments at the beginning of his music career has been sold at auction in the USA. According to the auction house Julien's, the highest bid of one million US dollars was received by telephone.

Farmer convicted of killing more than 100 penguin chicks

In Argentina, a farmer was sentenced to three years in prison for animal cruelty on Wednesday after killing more than 100 Patagonian penguin chicks. The environmental organization Greenpeace, which brought the case to court, welcomed the sentence.

US chip manufacturer Nvidia continues to benefit strongly from the AI boom

The US chip manufacturer Nvidia has exceeded expectations: In the third quarter, it posted a net profit of 19.3 billion dollars - more than double the figure for the same quarter last year (up 109 percent) and above the forecast 17.4 billion dollars.

Federal Council does not want to ban paid signature collections

The Federal Council continues to oppose a ban on paid signature collections for initiatives and referendums. This is clear from its responses to several parliamentary procedural requests.

Prison visitors in Biel often wait in vain for admission

Visitors to Biel regional prison often stand in the cold for hours to see their relatives. The pandemic has exacerbated the situation and further restricted visiting opportunities.

Naked man steals car and crashes head-on with luxury SUV - seriously injured

An unusual incident in Baden ended in a serious accident when a man stole a car and collided head-on with another vehicle. The 38-year-old was seriously injured and taken to hospital.

Farmers will earn less in 2023

Despite higher milk prices and larger livestock numbers, farms are recording falling wages. An overview of the income situation in Swiss agriculture.

Asian hornets destroy beekeeper's life's work

A beekeeper from Switzerland is facing the ruins of his work after Asian hornets destroyed his bee colonies. He is calling for more support in the fight against the invasive species.

Alain Berset has these words of wisdom for you

In the book "The Berset Code", the former health minister and a psychiatrist describe how he dealt with the pressure of the pandemic. He also gives tips for life.

Switzerland plummets in climate protection ranking

Switzerland has fallen 12 places in the annual climate protection index to 33rd place. According to environmental protection organizations, the main reason is the "standstill" in climate policy until 2030.

Will smoking on the slopes soon be a thing of the past in Switzerland?

In the French ski resort of Les Gets, smoking has been banned on the ski slopes for two years. What is the situation in Switzerland?

This is what "Wanted daughter-in-law" star Ingo looks like today

"Schwiegertochter gesucht" star Ingo Peters has lost 50 kilograms through MMK therapy and gastric sleeve surgery. His wife is also taking part in the diet.

Merkel did not want Ukraine to join Nato quickly

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has published her memoirs as a book. In it, she also describes how she tried to thwart Ukraine's desire to join Nato quickly during her time in office.

Institute: Cruise missiles hit Russian headquarters

According to a report by the Washington-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Ukraine apparently attacked the Russian headquarters for the Kursk counter-offensive with British cruise missiles on Tuesday night.

"North Korea does not want even one soldier to return home alive"

The unleashing of the ATACMS missiles has consequences for the Kremlin. It pushes through its offensive in Kursk with a crowbar: Heavy losses do not impress Vladimir Putin - and they even please Kim Jong-un.

All defendants contributed to martyrdom

Her husband and strangers allegedly raped Gisèle Pelicot for years. Pelicot's lawyer holds all 51 defendants in Avignon responsible - and criticized parts of the defence.

Selensky: Panic only helps Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has called on the population not to panic. "The informational charge that was made today, the panicked messages that were sent out, all of this only helps Russia", he said in his evening video message. Russia is of course a "crazy neighbor", but this is just as true on 1001 War Day as on any other day of war before. The Ukrainians, on the other hand, should not let themselves be driven crazy - the air defenses will be further strengthened, he said.

Season finale with Swiss participation and record prize money

This week, the 60 best female professional golfers are competing in the season finale of the LPGA Tour 2024 in Naples, Florida. Albane Valenzuela is the first Swiss player to take part.

Dominik Egli on his field hockey life in Sweden

Dominik Egli made the leap to Sweden this season and wants to recommend himself for the NHL with Frölunda Göteborg. So far, things are going as planned.

The 43-year-old ski jumping veteran continues to fight for World Cup success

Simon Ammann takes off at the start of the World Cup in Lillehammer this weekend. The 43-year-old will not receive his starting place as a thank-you for his services, but after surviving internal qualification.

Family and stars bid farewell with such emotion

Following the death of One Direction star Liam Payne, family and friends in the UK said their goodbyes. Among the mourners were his former bandmates Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson, as can be seen in photos from the funeral.

Youtuber smokes cannabis from her dad's ashes

A baking Youtuber honored her late father in a very special way: Rosanna Reardon grew a cannabis plant from his ashes and smoked the weed, it was his last wish.

Parents watch out! Free advice on sharenting

Parents have a great responsibility when they post pictures of their child online. The online parents' evening provides expert tips on how to deal with children's pictures online.

Picker wins over 36 million francs in Swiss Lotto

The jubilation is boundless: The jackpot of 36.68 million Swiss francs was won in Wednesday's Swiss Lotto draw.

Amriswil in the last sixteen of the CEV Cup

Amriswil makes it through to the last 16 of the CEV Cup despite a defeat in the second leg against Red Star Belgrade. Lausanne and Schönenwerd are eliminated.

Brienz GR could be relocated to Tiefencastel and Alvaneu

The Grisons village of Brienz GR, which was once again evacuated due to a rock avalanche, could be relocated to Tiefencastel GR and Alvaneu GR. However, 70 percent of the people of Brienz affected would prefer to be relocated to Vazerol.

22 people stuck on roller coaster

In Buena Park, California, a roller coaster suddenly stopped in the middle of the ride. 22 visitors to Knott's Berry Farm were stuck in their seats for two hours until they were rescued.

Hobby fisherman spots great white shark in the Mediterranean

At the beginning of November, a French amateur fisherman has an incredible encounter with a great white shark in the waters off the Côte d'Azur.

Stahl Gerlafingen refrains from layoffs for the time being

Stahl Gerlafingen in the canton of Solothurn has decided not to cut 120 jobs for the time being. The steelworks, which belongs to the Italian Beltrame Group, is once again making use of the instrument of short-time working.

Italian "cyber apostle" becomes a saint in 2025

Pope Francis will canonize Carlo Acutis, the Italian teenager who became known as the "cyber apostle", in April. The head of the Catholic Church announced this at the general audience in Rome.