Drugs – A tourist was caught at Zurich airport on Friday with around four kilograms of cocaine in her suitcase. The 44-year-old Brazilian had entered from São Paulo and was noticed by the police during immigration control. During the inspection, the officials suspected that the woman might be a drug courier, the Zurich canton police … Read more
The two Wiler cantonal councilors Erwin Böhi (SVP) and Andreas W. Widmer (FDP) jointly comment on the future WILWEST project. On November 30th, in the first reading of the Cantonal Council, we discussed the special loan for the Wil West site development. The loan of more than CHF 35 million will mainly be used for … Read more
Brazil – Because of false statements about the corona pandemic, the judiciary is to investigate Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. This was ordered by a judge at the country’s highest court, as stated in a statement on Friday (local time). Bolsonaro spread fake news en masse on social networks. In a live broadcast on social media … Read more
Coronavirus – Switzerland – The suspicion has been confirmed: The dangerous omicron variant of the coronavirus has been detected for the first time in Switzerland. Two people who are in contact are affected, as the BAG announced on Tuesday evening. You are in isolation. The Federal Office of Public Health (BAG) reported a suspected case … Read more
Berlin / Frankfurt / Cologne / Kaiserslautern (dpa) – mulled wine, almonds, handicrafts – but not for all: On the Monday after the Sunday of the Dead, many Christmas markets in Germany began with controls or mask requirements. In parts of the republic, however, the markets remained completely closed on the traditional opening day. The … Read more
FC Wil will be playing next Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. in the Principality of Liechtenstein at second place in the table, FC Vaduz. For the first time, the new coach Brunello Iacopetta is on the sidelines. A lot has happened at FC Wil. Head coach Alex Frei and assistant coach Romain Villiger … Read more
Shortly after 8 p.m. yesterday a man drove his car through a closed garage door into the underground car park, hit a concrete pillar there and caused major property damage. He was probably unable to drive, the St. Gallen public prosecutor ordered a blood and urine sample. November 11, 2021 11:01 am editorial staff – … Read more
Taina Calissi, who developed breast cancer in 2020, drew her inspiration from the ordeal. A job that remained confidential, but which she wanted to highlight as the October Pink Awareness Operation draws to a close. A multidisciplinary work of art (photo, video, dance…) born of physical suffering, which exposes its author, is the courageous and … Read more
China – In the fight against the corona pandemic, China’s head of state and party leader Xi Jinping has campaigned for exceptions to patents for vaccines. In his speech at the summit of the major economic powers (G20) in Rome on Saturday, the president said via video that the World Trade Organization (WTO) should decide … Read more
Boise (AP) – At least two people were shot in a shopping mall in the US state of Idaho. At least four other people were injured in the incident in Boise City, including a police officer, a police press conference said. The suspect is in police custody. “At this point in time we are assuming … Read more