No to the 4.8 million loan is supported by facts

No to the 4.8 million loan is supported by facts

Former insurance general agent Andrin Urech writes: “I am astonished by what Regula-Späni from the pro-committee for the Badi Lido is claiming. She writes that the planned indoor pool is a “leisure pool”. This is proven to be false. For a “leisure pool”, the indoor pool would have a circulation area that is 70% too … Read more

Education Linth is committed to teaching

Education Linth is committed to teaching

60 companies take part in «Bildung Linth» Around 60 companies that value additional training belong to “Bildung Linth”. At the recent general meeting, President Lars Kaufmann (W+L Partner AG) gave information about the training and support. Werner Roggenkemper presented the evaluation of all courses. At the same time, he gave information about the financial situation. … Read more

Loan for the military area restaurant

Loan for the military area restaurant

In the fall of 2024, life will return to the military area: the renovated units can be handed over to the tenants. New WERKI bar in Brocki building today However, the development of the area is already moving into the next phase, that is in a part of the building that is not affected by … Read more

China deal: What’s wrong with this city council?

China deal: What’s wrong with this city council?

Beat Schuler writes: “The canton prohibits the city council from transferring the 2,000 m2 of land in Schachen that it sold to the Chinese at the beginning of 2021. This will remain the case until the ongoing legal proceedings have been concluded. It is well known that the city council, as the recently published ruling … Read more

Opening live performance “Kino and Beet”

Opening live performance “Kino and Beet”

From July 11 to 21, 2024, the Rapperswil Armory Backyard will turn out to be a magical open-air cinema within the night with a various program and fascinating friends, … 2024-07-10 10:18:47 #Opening #live performance #Kino #Beet

Federer Family’s Request for Special Use Permit on Public Beach Sparks Controversy in Rapperswil-Jona and Canton SG

Federer Family’s Request for Special Use Permit on Public Beach Sparks Controversy in Rapperswil-Jona and Canton SG

The application for a special use permit / public edition was published on Monday, May 6, 2024. The city of Rapperswil-Jona and canton SG together with the Federer family request a special private use of the public beach, knowing that breach of public law. According to current law, the banks of Swiss waters belong to … Read more

Pro-Palestinian Protest at ETH Zurich Sparks Controversy

Pro-Palestinian Protest at ETH Zurich Sparks Controversy

According to ETH information, around 100 people from pro-Palestinian, Marxist groups gathered in the main hall of the main building of ETH Zurich at around 11.30 am “Students for Palestine” They drew attention to their concerns with a sit-in that did not affect access to university. A group called “Students for Palestine (Zurich)” wrote on … Read more

2024 Optional Referendum for School Space Purchase and Installation

2024 Optional Referendum for School Space Purchase and Installation

Optional referendum necessary In order for the container unit to be available on time for the start of the 2024/2025 school year, it must be ordered by mid-February 2024 at the latest. This means that the local council must subject the necessary credit to the optional referendum, since the loan amount for the order must … Read more

BoccaVocca Annual Concert: A Celebration of Music and Healing

BoccaVocca Annual Concert: A Celebration of Music and Healing

On November 30th, the annual concert of the singing group ‘BoccaVocca’ will take place again after a break due to the pandemic. People who suffer from aphasia or Parkinson’s disease after a stroke or cerebral hemorrhage sing. The group meets regularly in Prisca Rigassi Sommer’s speech therapy practice in Rapperswil to sing together. The singing … Read more

The Controversial Seenachtsfest in Rapperswil SG: Harmful for the Environment and Excluding Roli

The Controversial Seenachtsfest in Rapperswil SG: Harmful for the Environment and Excluding Roli

Controversy Surrounds Seenachtsfest in Rapperswil SG as Accommodation Crisis Emerges The annual Seenachtsfest in Rapperswil SG has become a topic of heated debate among residents and environmentalists. While the majority of people still support the lake night festival, concerns have been raised about its impact on the climate, environment, and local wildlife. Critics argue that … Read more