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Illegal waste dumping linked to death of thousands of trout

An investigation into the "Blausee case" suggests that illegally dumped waste may have caused the deaths of thousands of trout, raising significant environmental concerns.

In other domestic news, a Ferrari driver was apprehended for speeding at over 200 kilometers per hour while descending the Susten Pass in the canton of Bern. Meanwhile, Swiss businesses are projecting an average salary increase of 1% for 2027 amidst persistent uncertainties surrounding inflation.

Swiss chocolatier Läderach has expanded its international presence by opening a new museum in China aimed at its Asian clientele. Internationally, major news outlets are extensively covering the US Midterm elections, where Democrats have achieved significant victories, taking control of both chambers of Congress.

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