Marathons in New York and Berlin fall victim to Corona – athletics – sport

Marathons in New York and Berlin fall victim to Corona – athletics – sport

The organizers of the world’s largest marathon event in New York with around 50,000 runners estimate the health risk of holding the race as too high despite the falling number of cases. The city of New York was one of the epicentres of the pandemic in the United States. The marathon should have taken place … Read more

“I haven’t seen him!”: GLP Council wants to know how many accidents are caused by poor eyesight – Canton (Aargau) – Aargau

“I haven’t seen him!”: GLP Council wants to know how many accidents are caused by poor eyesight – Canton (Aargau) – Aargau

Anyone who submits a learner drive application must have their eyes tested. Professional drivers have to see a doctor regularly. Other drivers only have to undergo regular medical checks from the age of 75. So it is possible “that the road traffic office does not find out until the 75th year of the person concerned … Read more

Protests continue in New York – Mayor promises police reform – abroad

Protests continue in New York – Mayor promises police reform – abroad

“Our administration will review the guidelines on how the NYPD exerts coercion and reform them if necessary, and we will involve the people of this city,” De Blasio said after a statement on Thursday night. “We will continue to reform, we will continue to build bridges between the police and the community, we will continue … Read more

Protests in the US: Protesters burn US flags in New York – abroad

Protests in the US: Protesters burn US flags in New York – abroad

Protesters held Independence Day rallies in other cities as well, including Chicago and Los Angeles. In a speech on Independence Day in South Dakota the day before, US President Donald Trump accused the left wing of the political spectrum of wanting to trigger a “wave of violent crime” in the country’s cities. He wanted to … Read more

The call for a hardship regulation – what about the imputed rental value? – Canton (Aargau) – Aargau

The call for a hardship regulation – what about the imputed rental value?  – Canton (Aargau) – Aargau

Almost to the day exactly five years ago, the Grand Council increased the imputed rental value by a wafer-thin majority after a real speech battle. This in order to meet the legal requirements again. The imputed rental value must be at least 60 percent of the market rental value. In Aargau, it had previously fallen … Read more

The electorate can still vote on loans and budgets – Baden – Aargau

The electorate can still vote on loans and budgets – Baden – Aargau

In the run-up to the new municipal code, two suggestions from municipal councils had sparked discussion: on the one hand, that once they came into force, the population would no longer be able to vote on loans exceeding four million francs; or contain an annual recurring amount of more than 400,000 francs. On the other … Read more

Second phase of corona easing in New York has begun – miscellaneous – Panorama

Second phase of corona easing in New York has begun – miscellaneous – Panorama

This means that offices, hairdressers and shops, among other things, are allowed to reopen and restaurants to serve guests outside, provided that mask, distance and hygiene rules are observed. In addition, real estate agents, for example, are again allowed to show their customers apartments and houses on site. Since the beginning of the first phase … Read more

Former Vice-Mayor Heiner Studer criticizes the local council: “This is a decisive dismantling of people’s rights” – Baden – Aargau

Former Vice-Mayor Heiner Studer criticizes the local council: “This is a decisive dismantling of people’s rights” – Baden – Aargau

After the Wettinger residents’ council has just had an intensive meeting on the 2021 budget, the next one will follow this Thursday. This residents ‘council meeting also contains a lot of discussion material: after around three years of revision, the municipal council presents streamlined municipal regulations as well as modified business regulations for the residents’ … Read more

The financial resources for land use planning have been used up – Brugg – Aargau

The financial resources for land use planning have been used up – Brugg – Aargau

The work has already been going on for over eight years. Much has been done, some unforeseen has occurred, two loans totaling 335,000 francs have been approved. But the financial means have been exhausted, the overall revision of the land use planning in Birr will be more expensive than originally expected. Another additional loan of … Read more

“Corona – who should pay for all of this?” – Political troublemaker ensures that even SP-Badran is silent for a moment – Switzerland

“Corona – who should pay for all of this?”  – Political troublemaker ensures that even SP-Badran is silent for a moment – Switzerland

Will the federal government soon put together a new monster aid package? Afflicted companies are said to receive a billion francs. This is how much money those affected by hardship from tourism, events or the concert industry demand. The 400 million promised so far by the federal government and the cantons have never been enough. … Read more