Thurgau Obituary for one of the most important people in the canton, who himself never held a political office Robert Fürer, a native of Thurgau, died on August 3. The lawyer from Frauenfeld was committed to numerous projects in his homeland throughout his life. He has now died at the age of 74. Robert Fürer … Read more
The actor’s three children told the French news agency AFP that he died peacefully and surrounded by his family in his house in Douchy in the Centre-Val de Loire region. “Alain Fabien, Anouchka, Anthony and (his dog) Loubo are deeply saddened to announce the death of their father,” they said in a joint press release. … Read more
Negotiations in the Gaza war have not produced a breakthrough, but they have not failed either. Now Israel is making its first official statement on the outcome of the talks. The Israeli negotiating team has expressed cautious optimism after the latest round of talks on a ceasefire in Gaza. It is hoped that the pressure … Read more
Reader comment | August 17, 2024 The issue of banning smartphones in schools is currently being discussed controversially around the world. In some cantons and municipalities, bans have already been implemented, while others regulate use in school rules. A countermovement to digitalization is noticeable in countries such as Sweden, Ireland, France, Canada and Spain, where … Read more
Accusation: “Ketamine Queen” exploited Perry’s addiction problems This network included an assistant to Perry, various middlemen, two doctors and an important drug source known as the “ketamine queen,” Estrada continued. “The defendants exploited Mr. Perry’s addiction problems to enrich themselves. They knew that what they were doing was wrong. They knew that they were putting … Read more
Bank EKI Cooperative | August 16, 2024 Bank EKI Genossenschaft can once again present successful figures for the first half of 2024 and further consolidate its position as a customer-oriented regional bank. This is mainly thanks to growth in customer deposits and customer loans. Energy-related optimizations are to be carried out at the headquarters in … Read more
In the Berlin district of Kreuzberg, the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) was defaced by unknown assailants with terror symbols of the Palestinian Hamas. The perpetrators left red triangles on the outside of the Willy Brandt House. These represent Palestinian terror against Israel. In Gaza, these triangles were used by Hamas … Read more
More expensive than planned | August 16, 2024 The municipal council has approved a credit increase of 400,000 francs, bringing the total amount to 3.3 million francs. The reason for the additional costs is additional coordination costs and early ecological measures. You can read the other brief messages from the Bern municipal council here. The … Read more
The artist agency WME, which represents Rowland’s son Nick Cassavetes, confirmed the actress’ death to the German Press Agency. She died on Wednesday in Indian Wells, Southern California, US media reported. Director Nick Cassavetes (65) announced in June that his mother had been suffering from Alzheimer’s for several years. He brought Rowlands in front of … Read more
Education | August 14, 2024 There should be enough qualified teachers in school classes. This is what the Bern Education Association is calling for. The initiative was submitted to the canton this Wednesday. Children should continue to be able to enjoy a good education in the future.Photo: Keystone The responsibility of educational institutions is immense, … Read more