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Swiss Guard swearing-in ceremony postponed following Pope Francis death
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Apr 22, 2025
The swearing-in ceremony of the Pontifical Swiss Guard, which usually takes place on May 6 each year, has been postponed to a date to be announced next autumn.
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The Great St Bernard Tunnel remains closed until further notice
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Apr 22, 2025
The heavy snowfall that covered much of the Valais at the end of last week is still wreaking havoc on the canton.
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Award-winning Swiss author and scholar Peter von Matt dies aged 87
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Apr 22, 2025
The Alemannic writer and former professor of German literature Peter von Matt died on Monday in Zurich at the age of 87, following a long illness.
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Swiss foreign minister spoke with Iranian counterpart about US dialogue
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Apr 22, 2025
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has spoken with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi about the current dialogue between the US and Iran.
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Swiss foreign minister appeals for cohesion and dialogue at Expo in Japan
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Apr 22, 2025
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis called for cohesion and dialogue at the opening of the Swiss National Day at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, on Tuesday.
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Switzerland postpones launch of emergency number for domestic violence victims
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Apr 22, 2025
The launch of the “142” emergency number, which aims to help victims of domestic violence in Switzerland, has been postponed to May 2026.
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Swiss salaries rose in 2024 despite inflation
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Apr 22, 2025
Wages in Switzerland rose significantly last year. Even taking inflation into account, there was a small increase.
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UBS enters into local partnership in India for wealth management
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Apr 22, 2025
UBS has entered into a strategic partnership in India to expand its wealth management business.
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Swiss insurers Helvetia and Baloise merge
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Apr 22, 2025
Swiss insurers Baloise and Helvetia have announced plans to merge into one company, becoming the largest employer in the Swiss insurance sector.
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Swiss pharma giant Roche to invest $50bn in US within five years
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Apr 22, 2025
After Novartis, fellow Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche plans to invest up to $50 billion in the US over the next five years.
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