energy
Aargau project tests whether solar power and farming can share land
A new 600-kilowatt agri-photovoltaic facility in Aargau will test whether farming and solar generation can share the same land.
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Switzerland
Aarau shooting reignites Switzerland’s gun-control debate
After a fatal shooting at a rave in Aarau, Swiss politicians are debating tighter controls on semi-automatic firearms. The proposal has met resistance from representatives of gun owners and shooting clubs.
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crime
Aarau rave-shooting suspect surrenders and remains silent
The man suspected of killing a 22-year-old woman at a rave in Aarau has surrendered to police in Jura and been transferred to Aargau. Prosecutors say he has remained silent and is believed to have psychological problems as the investigation continues.
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Aargau
Fatal Swiss rave shooting reopens debate over event security
A fatal shooting at a rave in Aarau has prompted renewed debate over how much security event organisers and police can realistically provide.
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Aargau
Manhunt continues after fatal shooting at Aarau rave
A fatal shooting at a large Aarau rave left one woman dead and five people injured, with the suspect still being sought.
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Aargau
Aargau’s parliament has instructed the cantonal government to draft legislation banning headscarves for schoolgirls aged 16 and under. The proposal passed despite the government warning that it could conflict with constitutional protections and Federal Court precedent.
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History
A significant archaeological find in Windisch, Aargau, has uncovered the first Roman camp wall from the early reign of Emperor Tiberius. The discovery provides new insights into the military history of the ancient settlement of Vindonissa and its expansion.
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Archaeology
Archaeologists in Windisch, canton Aargau, have made a landmark discovery: a timber-and-earth wall from the first Roman military camp in Vindonissa, dating back to the reign of Emperor Tiberius. The find provides unprecedented insight into the early Roman presence in the region.
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Health
A crew member from the MV Hondius cruise ship, which experienced a hantavirus outbreak, has been flown to Switzerland and placed in a 42-day quarantine in canton Aargau. The individual is currently asymptomatic.
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History
A rare archaeological discovery in Windisch, the site of the Roman settlement of Vindonissa, has yielded the charred remains of a 2,000-year-old flatbread. This unique find offers new insights into the daily life and diet of the ancient Roman legionary camp.
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archaeology
In a rare find, archaeologists in Windisch, canton of Aargau, have unearthed the charred remains of a 2,000-year-old Roman flatbread, offering new insights into the daily life and diet of the Vindonissa settlement.
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Technology
A Swiss firm is undertaking a massive project in canton Aargau to construct the world's most powerful redox-flow battery, a system designed to store vast amounts of renewable energy and enhance the stability of the Swiss and European power grids.
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Energy
A massive new battery storage system, equivalent in power to the Leibstadt nuclear plant, is being built in Laufenburg. The 'FlexBase' project aims to stabilize the Swiss and European grids by storing renewable energy.
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National Security
The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland has charged an 18-year-old from canton Aargau who is accused of planning a knife attack on behalf of the Islamic State (IS). The suspect was arrested last June after authorities received information about the potential plot.
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National Security
The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland has charged an 18-year-old from canton Aargau with planning a knife attack on behalf of the Islamic State (IS). The man was arrested last June and is accused of taking concrete steps to prepare an attack on random victims.
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Cantonal Politics
In key cantonal referendums, voters in Aargau approved an initiative to limit the use of speed cameras, while Geneva passed a measure to reduce the minimum wage for student summer jobs to stem a decline in youth employment.
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Law
An Aargau court has overturned a naturalization refusal for an Eritrean woman, ruling that teenage pranks like egg-throwing are not sufficient grounds to deny a Swiss passport. The decision sets a precedent on the interpretation of integration criteria.
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Siren Test
Switzerland conducted its annual nationwide test of its 5,000 public alert sirens on Wednesday. The test aims to ensure the system's reliability in case of an emergency. The event was preceded by a false alarm in Suhr, canton Aargau, where a siren went off a day early, causing momentary confusion but no danger.
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Switzerland
As Switzerland gears up for its nationwide annual siren test this Wednesday, residents in Suhr, canton Aargau, experienced a premature false alarm. The yearly test checks the functionality of the country's 5,000 emergency sirens.
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Crime
Swiss authorities investigate shocking case of youth violence in Berikon, Aargau, as community grapples with tragedy.
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