The Zürich City Council has dismissed the need for significant organizational changes, despite calls from various council members for a transformation akin to a ‘Trump-style’ overhaul. A report presented to the city parliament acknowledged potential improvements but deemed a major…
Starting January 1, 2025, a ban on Rottweilers will take effect in the Canton of Zürich, requiring current owners to apply for a permit within six months. Dogs will undergo an assessment to gauge their behavior and potential danger. If…
The canton of Zürich is grappling with a potential workforce shortage as more individuals retire than are entering the job market. A recent economic monitoring report reveals that by the 2040s, there will be significantly more seniors than young workers,…
A recent undercover investigation by SRF reveals serious shortcomings in private security firms operating in Zürich, particularly those providing services at asylum centers. A journalist posed as a security guard, uncovering a lack of training and inadequate checks for new…
Residents of three Sugus houses in Zürich have received new eviction notices, extending their deadline to vacate until September 2025. The landlord attributes this delay to the arrest of the property manager, necessitating more time for planned renovations. Tenants express…
Nach den hohen Ausgaben für die Rad-Weltmeisterschaft fordern mehrere Zürcher Gemeinden, darunter Zumikon und Erlenbach, Kostenerstattungen vom Organisationskomitee. Die Gemeinden argumentieren, dass die Kosten, vor allem für Feuerwehr- und Sicherheitsmaßnahmen, nicht von ihnen allein getragen werden sollten. Während das Organisationskomitee…
The city of Zürich is temporarily deploying buses from other regions due to problems with the new electric buses, which are experiencing charging issues and delivery delays. Zürich’s transportation authority, VBZ, announced that alternative buses will replace the usual blue-and-white…
Mieter in Zürich erhalten Kündigungen wegen geplanter Neubauten, müssen jedoch bis September 2026 bleiben, wenn sie auf rechtliche Schritte verzichten. Die Entscheidung, ob eine Verlängerung der Mietdauer möglich ist, hängt von individuellen Härtefällen ab. Experten raten zur rechtzeitigen rechtlichen Beratung,…
Die Zürcher Stadtpolizei erhält zehn zusätzliche Stellen zur Betreuung von Gefangenen in einem neuen Gebäude, um die Personalknappheit zu bewältigen. Nachdem private Sicherheitskräfte bislang einen Teil der Aufgaben übernommen hatten, hat das Stadtparlament beschlossen, deren Budget zu kürzen. Dies führte…
Sister Veronika Ebnöther, who experienced a divine calling at the age of 20, has dedicated her life to serving God and others, despite not living in a convent. Now 50, she balances her spiritual commitments with a freelance lifestyle, offering…
Zürich’s new tram line to the Affoltern district is facing significant delays and challenges, including around 100 public complaints and potential cost overruns. Originally set for construction in 2026 with an expected completion by 2030, the project could see costs…
The city of Zurich aims to increase affordable housing by allowing guarantees and loans to cooperatives and foundations for property purchases. In response to a public initiative from the Social Democratic Party, city authorities also plan to boost foundation capital…
