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Swiss households faced 21 minutes of power outages in 2024

21 minutes of power interruption per end customer in 2024

This content was published on Jul 25, 2025 End customers experienced an average of 21 minutes of electricity interruption in 2024. This resulted in 0.34 power outages per capita. The duration of electricity interruptions increased by three minutes compared to the previous year.

E-bikes often ride faster than permitted on neighbourhood roads

E-bike riders regularly break speed limit in residential areas

This content was published on Jul 25, 2025 Fast e-bikes regularly exceed the speed limit in residential areas. According to a new study with data on cyclists in Zurich, they regularly reach speeds of over 30 km/h.

30 million bird sightings recorded on observation platform

Swiss birdwatching platform crosses 30 million sightings mark

This content was published on Jul 24, 2025 On Wednesday, the 30 millionth bird sighting was recorded on the Swiss birdwatching platform ornitho.ch.

Jewish tourists insulted and spat at in Davos

This content was published on Jul 24, 2025 A man allegedly repeatedly threatened, insulted, pushed and spat at Jewish holidaymakers in Davos on Tuesday evening. .

Prince William comes to Basel for the European Championship final

Prince William will attend final of Women’s Euro 2025 in Basel

This content was published on Jul 23, 2025 The heir to the British throne will be watching the final of the European Women's Football Championship live in the stadium on Sunday.

Reduced fine for Credit Suisse in currency cartel case

This content was published on Jul 23, 2025 The Court of Justice of the European Union has reduced the fine imposed on Credit Suisse from €83.2 million to €28.9 million, while confirming its involvement in a spot foreign exchange cartel.

International Scout Camp to be held in Switzerland in 2028

Switzerland to host Roverway European scout camp in 2028

This content was published on Jul 23, 2025 Around 5,500 participants are expected for the gathering in 2028.

ABB to electrify one of the largest oil terminals

Swiss firm ABB to electrify one of the largest oil and gas terminals

This content was published on Jul 23, 2025 ABB has won a major contract in Azerbaijan for the electrification and grid stability of one of the world's largest oil and gas terminals, Sangachal.

Aargau police continue to search for escaped prisoner

Swiss police still hunting handcuffed escapee

This content was published on Jul 22, 2025 A prisoner who escaped on Thursday in Baden, canton Aargau, is still on the run. The 23-year-old Albanian, who was in custody for burglary, was wearing handcuffs when he escaped.

City of Chur places information boards next to Nazi stone

Swiss city places information boards next to Nazi memorial

This content was published on Jul 22, 2025 The city of Chur in eastern Switzerland has erected four information boards next to the Nazi memorial in the Daleu cemetery.

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