Switzerland
Ig Nobels to move awards to Switzerland due to concern over US travel visas
The Ig Nobel Prize is an annual satirical award for scientific achievement. Keystone-SDA The annual ceremony of the Ig Nobels,...
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Vorsicht vor diesem Zahnarzt
Der verurteilte Zahnarzt Herbert Hatzlhoffer behandelte trotz Bewilligungsentzug monatelang in Aarau illegal weiter. Read More
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Why are Geneva residents being paid to give up their cars?
A new scheme aims to encourage residents of the Swiss canton of Geneva to give up their cars for a...
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Swiss mountainside fault grows as evacuation plans prepared
A 250-metre-long fault line in the "Les Fios" district near Grimentz in Val d'Anniviers, Switzerland, is widening by 2-4 mm...
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Sie möchten einen Steuererlass? Das sollten Sie wissen
Wer kein Geld hat, kann einen Steuererlass beantragen. Gutgeheissen wird er aber nur selten. Der Beobachter erklärt, worauf es ankommt....
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How is the war in the Middle East impacting life in Switzerland?
The armed conflict in Iran and the Middle East impacts not only the region's population but also, in many ways,...
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Swiss ‘Magic Pass’ breaks record with 321,400 sold
The Magic Pass multi-resort season pass is in its ninth season. Keystone-SDA The “Magic Pass” multi‑resort season ski pass, which...
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Reisewarnung Dubai: Können Schweizer kostenlos stornieren?
Wenn der Veranstalter Sie weder auf die Umstände vor Ort aufmerksam gemacht noch einen Rücktritt oder eine Umbuchung angeboten hat,...
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Why are Easyjet flights from Basel up to ‘1,682 percent’ more expensive?
In Switzerland and elsewhere in Europe, it is known as a ‘budget’ or ‘low-cost’ airline, but travellers booking tickets on...
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Swiss Senate seeks bigger cuts to climate protection
Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter supports a vast savings programme to help federal finances out of the red. Keystone-SDA In...
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