Switzerland
Basel Will Host Eurovision Song Contest (Unless Its Taxpayers Revolt)
Many in the Swiss city celebrated the announcement. But after a debate about the cost, a conservative party wants a...
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Nackte Frau als Abzeichen – keine Konsequenzen
Der Soldat sitzt im SBB-Zug von Lausanne Richtung Brig und leistet im Wallis Militärdienst. Er arbeitet am Laptop, nutzt sein...
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MONSIEUR AZNAVOUR **** an outstanding story
25 October 2024. By Neptune MONSIEUR AZNAVOUR **** (vo French) Writing last week about excellent to failed biopics, I mentioned...
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Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
The number of Covid infections is rising in some Swiss regions; the central bank wants public to 'create' money; and...
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Swiss National Bank launches competition to design new banknotes
The new banknotes should depict the topography of Switzerland based on six altitudes. Keystone / Anthony Anex Listen to the...
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Swiss voters reject biodiversity proposal in blow to conservation campaigners | Switzerland
Voters in Switzerland have rejected a proposal to make authorities do more to protect natural habitats from pollution and development,...
Read moreDetailsTariq Ramadan, Scholar of Islam, Is Convicted of Rape in Switzerland
An appeals court in Geneva overturned a previous acquittal and found Tariq Ramadan guilty. He faces separate charges in France....
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Efas – eine verunglückte Reform
Die Befürworter – allen voran der Berufsverband der Ärztinnen und Ärzte FMH – preisen die Efas-Vorlage als «wichtigste Reform unseres...
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How changing clocks back leads to more wildlife accidents
On 27 October 2024, daylight savings time ends when at 3am clocks are turned back one hour. However, this small...
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Could Geneva introduce a six-hour work day?
Employees in Switzerland work, on average, just over eight hours a day. But a motion in Geneva’s parliament seeks to...
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