Together in the center | September 5, 2024 Marc Amacher likes to laugh loudly. Here, too, the Brienz native, who turned 40 on August 24, is just as authentic as in the blues and rock, which he celebrates with passion. On Friday, September 7, he will be celebrating the release of his fifth album “Live … Read more
Insurance Storms cloud Helvetia’s half-year results The insurance group, based in St. Gallen and Basel, was able to expand its business volume in the first half of the year. However, the storms in June led to a higher claim burden. The clean-up work in the storm areas in Misox is ongoing. Image: Alessandro Crinari/Keystone/TI-Press The … Read more
Commuters between Bern and Freiburg will need a lot of patience on Thursday morning: A train derailed between Düdingen and Schmitten FR and is causing restrictions on the affected railway line until around 4 p.m. A derailed train caused delays on Thursday morning. (Symbolic image)Photo: Keystone A shunting accident in Düdingen FR led to disruptions … Read more
Zweisimmen | 4 September 2024 The municipal council of Zweisimmen decides to provide financial support for Sparenmoos and the mountain communities affected by storms, as well as a loan to secure the primary care emergency service. After the project received positive feedback last winter, Zweisimmen wants to continue to secure the GP emergency service.Photo: zweisimmen.ch … Read more
PODCAST «Behind the headline» Xherdan Shaqiri, Beat Jans and the ESC: Things are really happening in Basel – the only question is, where are they going? Neither Zurich nor Geneva: To the surprise of many, Basel has been awarded the contract to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025. It is the next coup after … Read more
Roger Federer spoke on American television about the doping issues surrounding world number 1 Jannik Sinner. According to the Basel native, this kind of thing harms the image of tennis. “I think we are all pretty much convinced that Jannik did nothingFederer said on the American show “Today” on NBC. But the fact that he … Read more
Main Council 2016 extended Credit for band rooms. 2016 In March the dome is demolished; the canton covers the costs. 2016 planning stopped due to… 2024-09-03 16:28:48 #Basel #Dome #History #Continuous #Delays
Wood industry | August 31, 2024 The Bernese section of Holzbau Schweiz and the Bernese Master Carpenters Association are working on a joint training center for their professionals. The four-story building in Emmental is scheduled to open its doors in 2028. From 2028, carpenters and joiners will be trained together in Lützelflüh. (Symbolic image)Photo: Keystone … Read more
The Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) will take place next year in the Swiss border town Basel This was decided by the organizers, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation and the European Broadcasting Union. The city expects costs of up to 35 million francs (37 million euros). The event will take place in the St. Jakobshalle, which is … Read more
Bitter start to the season | August 29, 2024 In the first game of the new season, Wacker Thun had to admit defeat away at HC Kriens-Luzern with a clear 34:23. The Oberland team was unable to find its rhythm for long stretches. Thun tried hard, but in the end they were unable to do … Read more