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Weather: Winter is back: April is currently living up to its reputation: after the summer temperatures two weeks ago, winter is making a brief appearance ...
bzbasel.ch/schweiz/kleine-wettermeldung-ld.2609631
The Zurich paradox: Why is world's most expensive city also the best to live in?: Can residents of Switzerland’s largest city really be happy, considering its ...
thelocal.ch/20240415/the-zurich-paradox-why-is-worlds-most-expensive-city-also-the-best-to-live-in
Snow: the snow line has dropped sharply: It has already been cold in the last few days, and now it is still snowing in many places. And the snow line won't ...
bzbasel.ch/schweiz/brrrrrr-die-schweiz-erwacht-vielerorts-unter-einer-weissen-decke-der-schnee-ist-zurueck-ld.2608540
“Meteo Switzerland”: The fact that our ideologized climatologists managed to connect the cold front in spring with climate change was as certain as the amen in ...
weltwoche.ch/daily/meteo-schweiz-dass-es-unsere-ideologisierten-klimatologen-fertig-bringen-die-kaltfront-im-fruehling-mit-dem-klimawandel-in-verbindung-zu-bringen-war-so-sicher-wie-das-amen-in-der-kirche/
Pigs, jobs and money: What the new data reveals about Switzerland: Even if you have been living in Switzerland for a while, there are still some interesting ...
thelocal.ch/20240419/pigs-jobs-and-money-what-the-new-data-reveals-about-switzerland
Tick-borne encephalitis cases double in Switzerland compared to previous year - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/tick-borne-encephalitis-cases-double-in-switzerland-compared-to-previous-year/75914717
BAG campaign: Ready for sex?: The Federal Office of Public Health has launched a new campaign to curb the spread of sexually transmitted diseases ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/ready-fuer-sex-ld.1828025
On average, a woman in Switzerland still has 1.33 children. This is the lowest birth rate ever, according to the Federal Statistical Office ... Show more
Named one of the 30 most wondrous places in Switzerland - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/als-einer-der-30-wundersamsten-orte-der-schweiz-ausgezeichnet/
REVEALED: How Switzerland's native-English speakers are growing in number: Some Swiss cities have higher concentrations of foreign residents than others ...
thelocal.ch/20240423/revealed-how-switzerlands-native-english-speakers-are-growing-in-number
Switzerland’s population grew last year at its fastest rate in 60 years! This was primarily driven by record immigration, including thousands of people from ... Show more www.swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/swiss-population-grows-at-fastest-since-1960s-spurred-by-ukrainians/75041068
Switzerland records low birth rate. Why is this? The Federal Office of Public Health is puzzled, but categorically rules out the coronavirus vaccination - Die ...
weltwoche.ch/daily/schweiz-verzeichnet-geburtentiefstand-warum-das-bundesamt-fuer-gesundheit-raetselt-zwar-schliesst-die-corona-impfung-aber-kategorisch-aus/
The pros and cons of working in Switzerland: Just arrived in Switzerland? Here’s what’s great – and not so great – about being an employee here.
thelocal.ch/20181001/the-pros-and-cons-of-working-in-switzerland-career-jobs
Ueli Maurer, voice of reason: “Switzerland must absolutely reject the pandemic treaty proposed by the WHO” - The World Week
weltwoche.ch/daily/ueli-maurer-stimme-der-vernunft-den-von-der-who-vorgeschlagenen-pandemievertrag-muss-die-schweiz-unbedingt-ablehnen/
Quick Glance: Ueli Maurer on Corona
- Ueli Maurer participates in a symposium and expresses conciliatory sentiments.
- He defends the Federal Council during the Covid crisis and criticizes the one-sided information available.
- Maurer calls for respect for different opinions and criticizes the WHO guidelines.
- He emphasizes the need to be critical and opposes the partial revision of the Epidemics Act.
Nothing there spring! Suddenly it's snowing in Schaffhausen: It snowed in Schaffhausen on Sunday morning. A thin blanket of snow has even formed on the Randen.
shn.ch/region/kanton/2024-04-21/nichts-da-fruehling-ploetzlich-schneits-in-schaffhausen
Zurich: Sechseläuten 2024 in the live ticker: Everything about the spring festival in the live ticker.
nzz.ch/zuerich/zuerich-das-sechselaeuten-2024-im-live-ticker-ld.1826360
Quick Glance: Summary of Sechseläuten 2024 in Zurich
- Live updates on the traditional spring festival.
- Due to strong winds, the Böögg cannot be ignited, with Appenzell Ausserrhoden as the guest canton.
- The cancellation leads to disappointment, but some respond humorously.
- Despite the cancellation, the Böögg is expected to be burned in Ausserrhoden, emphasizing safety as the top priority.
Late frost damages trees: could this happen more often because of climate change?
nzz.ch/wissenschaft/spaetfrost-schaedigt-baeume-koennte-das-wegen-des-klimawandels-haeufiger-passieren-ld.1827433
Federal test shows whether you are “Ready!” are for sex: The Federal Office of Public Health wants to draw attention to sexual risks with a new campaign ...
luzernerzeitung.ch/schweiz/sexuelle-gesundheit-das-kondom-reicht-nicht-mehr-dieser-neue-test-des-bundes-zeigt-ob-sie-ready-fuer-sex-sind-ld.2611433
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Health costs: Baume-Schneider continues where Berset left off: More money for general practitioners, less for specialists? That is the goal ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/baume-schneider-a-la-berset-sie-will-im-13-milliarden-streit-um-den-arzttarif-eine-weitere-zusatzrunde-drehen-ld.1828002
Switzerland: the latest news: NZZ news, background information, opinions from Switzerland, international, sport, digital, business, car & more ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/schweiz-die-neusten-meldungen-ld.1731693
Quick Glance: Switzerland: Latest News
- Switzerland to be fully supplied from mandatory reserves for three to four months due to severe scarcity.
- The Federal Council intends to take action in case of miscalculated Covid tests.
- Covid-19 was the third leading cause of death in 2021.
- Cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and Covid were the most common causes of death in Switzerland in 2021.
Schlattingen: Canexis AG receives Swissmedic approval for medical cannabis: The Thurgau company processes one ton of grass per day.
thurgauerzeitung.ch/ostschweiz/frauenfeld/hanf-eine-tonne-hanf-pro-tag-canexis-ag-aus-schlattingen-erhaelt-swissmedic-zulassung-fuer-medizinisches-cannabis-neben-der-firma-steht-schon-eine-cannabisplantage-ld.2609200
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Michael Brändle: Alain Berset's right-hand man from Solothurn looks back: As Alain Berset's personal employee, Michael Brändle from Solothurn played a key role ...
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Paid articlePaid Does anyone in Switzerland still do yodelling?: The super-Swiss tradition of yodelling may soon be included on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritages ...
thelocal.ch/20240403/does-anyone-in-switzerland-still-do-yodelling
How's life treating you on a scale from one to ten? If you ask a Swiss person, chances are they'll say it's pretty good. Swiss citizens are the most content in ... Show more www.swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/switzerland-has-the-highest-level-of-life-satisfaction-in-europe/74341364
Sahara dust can still prevent the earliest summer day ever: Many places in Switzerland are expected to reach 28 degrees Celsius on Saturday ...
nzz.ch/wissenschaft/den-fruehesten-sommertag-aller-zeit-kann-saharastaub-noch-verhindern-ld.1824709
Ueli Maurer, voice of reason: “Switzerland must absolutely reject the pandemic treaty proposed by the WHO” - The World Week
weltwoche.ch/daily/ueli-maurer-stimme-der-vernunft-den-von-der-who-vorgeschlagenen-pandemievertrag-muss-die-schweiz-unbedingt-ablehnen/
Swiss life satisfaction ‘the highest in Europe’: Satisfaction increases with age, level of education, and income. Nevertheless, almost one in ten people were ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/switzerland-has-the-highest-level-of-life-satisfaction-in-europe/74341364
Swiss politician Alain Berset remains in running for Council of Europe top job: Former Swiss Interior Minister Alain Berset is one of two names for election as ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/alain-berset-remains-in-running-for-council-of-europe-top-job/74290154
Weather: New Sahara dust cloud - Not a sunny weekend after all?: How do the gigantic clouds form? Are their numbers increasing more than just feels? And at what ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/wetter-neue-saharastaubwolke-doch-kein-sonniges-weekend-391904071260
Quick Glance: Saharan Dust: Impact on Weather and Health
- A new Saharan dust cloud is approaching and could affect the sunny weekend.
- The transportation of Saharan dust has increased, possibly due to changes in atmospheric circulation.
- Saharan dust influences cloud formation, can alter weather patterns, and even affect the formation of tropical cyclones.
- The dust has both positive and negative effects on the environment and health, depending on its concentration.
Where in Switzerland is English most widely used?: No, English is not one of Switzerland’s official languages but in many cantons, it is the most widespread ...
thelocal.ch/20240320/where-in-switzerland-is-english-most-widely-used
Significant decline in births: Swiss women are having fewer children than ever before - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/babys-markanter-geburtenrueckgang-schweizerinnen-kriegen-so-wenige-kinder-wie-noch-nie/
Switzerland continues to urbanise, statistics show - SWI swissinfo.ch: Between 2010 and 2020, three new urban areas and ten cities were registered in Switzerland ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/switzerland-registers/74095754
Quick Glance: Switzerland's Ongoing Urbanization Trend Revealed by Data - SWI swissinfo.ch
- Switzerland witnessed the registration of three new urban areas and ten cities between 2010 and 2020, with only 14% of the population residing in rural areas.
- Despite rural municipalities covering 57% of the country's land area, cities house 65% of the population and 76% of the workforce, occupying 17% of the total area.
- The 52 urban agglomerations in Switzerland accommodate 6.6 million individuals, with their proportion growing by 1.4% over a decade, and almost half of the country's municipalities being part of an agglomeration.
- A total of 172 municipalities now meet the statistical criteria to be classified as cities, marking an increase of ten compared to 2010, with no municipality losing its city status during this period.
Switzerland prices hardly rise: What's behind its falling inflation?: Prices in Switzerland remained unchanged compared to the previous month and rose only ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/04/prices-hardly-rise-in-switzerland-whats-behind-its-falling-inflation
Progress towards gender equality in Swiss academia remains slow: Despite more women studying at Swiss universities than men, few make it to the upper echelons of ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/science/gender-equality-swiss-academia-slow-progress/74478976
Center-President Pfister rages against Alain Berset and the SVP: The centrist president attacks the former Federal Councillor's candidacy for the post of ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/mitte-praesident-pfister-wettert-gegen-alain-berset-und-svp-339186785397
Paid articlePaid Imported crimes: New Swiss crime record. Foreign criminals: Now come the cover-ups and hypocrites. Crazy media theories: Is Putin behind the attack? Berset in ...
weltwoche.ch/daily/importierte-verbrechen-neuer-schweizer-kriminalitaetsrekord-auslaendische-verbrecher-jetzt-kommen-die-vertuscher-und-heuchler-irre-medien-theorien-steckt-putin-hinter-dem-anschlag-berset-im-renn/
Lemon Bottle fat removal injection is illegal in Switzerland: The authorities warn of health risks and tests show that the products are often counterfeits
solothurnerzeitung.ch/schweiz/warnung-vor-fettwegspritze-lemon-bottle-ld.2599155
Just how ‘rich' is Switzerland's middle class?: It is a common misconception that everyone in Switzerland is wealthy. But in fact, most of the country’s ...
thelocal.ch/20240312/just-how-rich-is-switzerlands-middle-class
Switzerland Today: More crime woes in Switzerland, plus a parliamentary committee hearing on UNRWA in Tuesday's news.
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/switzerland-today/74355286
The Swiss city of Basel and its ports on the River Rhine are one of the primary access points for the vast amounts of cocaine arriving through the major ... Show more www.swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/switzerland-an-unsuspected-hub-for-international-cocaine-trafficking/73719547
Swiss birth rates have hit an all time low, with only 1.39 children per woman. 🍼
The global fertility decline has not spared Switzerland ... Show more www.swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/la-f%C3%A9condit%C3%A9-chute-en-suisse-comme-presque-partout-dans-le-monde/73128267
Swiss ‘toxic cheesemaker’ charged with manslaughter: In people with a compromised immune system, listeria can cause a number of severe symptoms which can lead to ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/dairy-operator-in-canton-schwyz-charged-with-involuntary-manslaughter/74338287
Berset's penchant for glossy: An elegant brochure should help make Alain Berset's dream of becoming Secretary General of the Council of Europe come true - The ...
weltwoche.ch/daily/bersets-hang-zum-hochglanz-eine-edle-broschuere-soll-helfen-alain-bersets-traum-vom-generalsekretariat-des-europarats-wahr-werden-zu-lassen/
How do you feel when you go to a concert? Where do you feel the music? What catches your attention on the stage? 🎶🎭
Concerts are often associated with the ... www.swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/most-swiss-cultural-events-still-out-of-bounds-for-people-with-disabilities/49201392
Berset in Berlin: Ex-Federal Councilor now markets himself as a “statesman” - That's how much it has already cost the federal government - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/topjob-beim-europarat-berset-in-berlin-ex-bundesrat-vermarktet-sich-als-staatsmann-so-viel-hat-das-den-bund-bereits-gekostet/
Switzerland warns against using ‘Lemon Bottle’ fat-dissolving injections - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/switzerland-warns-against-using-lemon-bottle-fat-dissolving-injections/74408244
Swiss cinema admissions rise thanks to Barbie and other blockbusters: Barbie and Oppenheimer helped push cinema admissions in Switzerland past the 10 ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/swiss-cinema-admissions-rise-thanks-to-barbie-and-other-blockbusters/73603860
Switzerland, an unsuspected hub for international cocaine trafficking: Basel and its ports on the Rhine are one of the access points for cocaine arriving in the ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/switzerland-an-unsuspected-hub-for-international-cocaine-trafficking/73719547
Federal government presents figures: Swiss median wage at 6,788 francs - Wage differences continue to narrow
tagesanzeiger.ch/bund-praesentiert-lohnzahlen-lohnunterschiede-zwischen-den-geschlechtern-nehmen-weiter-ab-860408456755
Six things you need to know about salaries in Switzerland: If you already live and work in Switzerland, (or are about to move here), you are probably familiar ...
thelocal.ch/20240227/six-things-you-need-to-know-about-salaries-in-switzerland
The media scene would prefer to have Susanne Wille as the new boss of SRG. In any case, for her it has to be a woman. One in seven also trusts Alain Berset to ...
weltwoche.ch/daily/die-medienszene-haette-am-liebsten-susanne-wille-als-neue-chefin-der-srg-auf-alle-faelle-muss-es-fuer-sie-eine-frau-sein-jeder-siebte-traut-zudem-alain-berset-das-amt-zu/
Government plans to invest CHF1 billion in Swiss culture: The Swiss government wants to invest CHF988 million in cultural activities for the 2025-2028 period.
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/swiss-government-plans-to-invest-chf1-billion-in-swiss-culture-switzerland/73216425
Summer is coming this weekend - where it gets warmest: Up to 28 degrees: Summer is coming this weekend - where it gets warmest
luzernerzeitung.ch/schweiz/wetter-bis-zu-28-grad-am-wochenende-kommt-der-sommer-wo-es-am-waermsten-wird-ld.2602156
Quick Glance: Leipzig experiences warmest April 6: Temperature record broken from 1961
- Warm air and sunshine brought Saxony unusually warm weather in April.
- Leipzig and other regions broke temperature records, with readings exceeding 25 degrees.
- Despite Saharan dust and clouds, the warm weather persisted, caused by High 'Olli' and Storm 'Timea'.
- Cooler temperatures are expected from mid-week, ranging between 10 and 15 degrees, with occasional light rain.
German inflation falls further to 2.2%: Inflation in Germany weakened further in March, with consumer prices falling to 2.2% above the same month last year from ...
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Quick Glance: Inflation down in German states, signaling national decline
- Inflation fell in six economically essential German states in March, indicating that national inflation will continue its downward trend.
- Economists will closely monitor national inflation data as Germany releases its figures a day before the Eurozone inflation data on Wednesday.
- German companies expected the lowest prices in three years in March, with forecasts of inflation falling below the European Central Bank's target in the upcoming months.
- An increasing number of ECB policymakers have backed rate cuts, with a June meeting appearing as the most probable time for action, although a meeting is also scheduled for this month.
Why does Zug have Switzerland's 'most acute' housing shortage?: Finding an affordable place to live in the tiny Swiss canton is nearly impossible ...
thelocal.ch/20240228/why-does-zug-have-switzerlands-most-acute-housing-shortage
Up to 28 degrees: Summer is coming this weekend - where it gets warmest - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/wetter-am-wochenende-kommt-der-sommer-wo-es-am-waermsten-wird/
Swiss hotels set record for overnight stays in 2023: Swiss hotels set a new guest record in 2023. With 41.8 million overnight stays, they broke the 40 million ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/alpine-environment/swiss-hotels-set-record-for-overnight-stays-in-2023/72886343
More sustainable, fairer and more digital: This is how the Federal Council wants to promote culture in the future - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/geld-nachhaltiger-fairer-und-digitaler-so-will-der-bundesrat-die-kultur-kuenftig-foerdern/
Swiss inflation continues to slow down in February : Data for the month of February shows inflation is back to its 2021 level, at 1.2%, compared with the same ...
euronews.com/business/2024/03/04/swiss-inflation-continues-to-slow-down-in-february
IN NUMBERS: Understanding Switzerland's growing foreign population: After immigration came to a standstill during the pandemic, the number of foreign nationals ...
thelocal.ch/20240405/in-numbers-understanding-switzerlands-growing-foreign-population
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Friday: Switzerland's foreign population has grown in 2023; Switzerland-based airline crews don't ...
thelocal.ch/20240405/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-134
mRNA vaccines: How bad is contamination with bacterial DNA?: Data speaks louder than words - this also applies to questions about possible contamination of ...
nzz.ch/wissenschaft/mrna-impfstoffe-wie-schlimm-sind-verunreinigungen-mit-bakterieller-dna-ld.1807315
Federal Statistical Office: 8.96 million people live in Switzerland - Population grows by 1.6 percent
tagesanzeiger.ch/bundesamt-fuer-statistik-wohnbevoelkerung-waechst-2023-um-1-6-prozent-409699153205
Inflation in Switzerland falls to its lowest level since 2021: Specifically, inflation fell from 1.7 percent in December to 1.3 percent, as the Federal ...
diepresse.com/18097195/inflation-in-der-schweiz-sinkt-auf-tiefsten-stand-seit-2021
1.39 children per woman - and now?: What does it mean when we have fewer children? An attempt to categorize the numbers.
beobachter.ch/magazin/gesellschaft/139-kinder-pro-frau-und-jetzt-697653
European Film Awards to be held in Switzerland for first time: The 37th European Film Awards will be presented at the Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre (KKL) ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/european-film-awards-to-be-held-in-switzerland-for-first-time/72769826
Swiss economy sees modest growth, buoyed by services: The accommodation and food services sector increased by 3.5%, while increased travel helped to push up the ...
euronews.com/business/2024/02/29/swiss-economy-sees-modest-growth-buoyed-by-services
We are entering an “era of low fertility”, as one Geneva demographer calls it. In the coming years, the issue will not only affect developed nations ... Show more buff.ly/3P2ZYqB
13 questions and 13 answers about the 13th AHV pension: On March 3rd, the Swiss population will vote on a 13th AHV monthly pension for everyone ...
republik.ch/2024/02/07/13-fragen-und-13-antworten-zur-13-ahv-rente
Storm ticker: wind, snow, rain - the current situation: Heavy thunderstorms, hail or snow: In this news blog you will find everything about the weather in ...
luzernerzeitung.ch/news-service/vermischtes-people/wetter-newsblog-winter-vor-comeback-statt-fruehlingsgefuehle-gibts-ein-weisses-wochenende-ld.2556494
Nature is three weeks early: The spring plants developed very early and are a good three weeks ahead of the long-term average. This is reported by Meteo ...
sardona24.ch/articles/238949-natur-ist-drei-wochen-zu-frueh
One in 10 struggle to make ends meet: Poverty in Switzerland revealed: Switzerland is one of the wealthiest countries in the world which contributes to overall ...
thelocal.ch/20240327/one-in-10-struggle-to-make-ends-meet-poverty-in-switzerland-revealed
Former Swiss government minister Alain Berset visits Ukraine: Alain Berset arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday shortly before the second anniversary of the Russian ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/former-swiss-government-minister-alain-berset-visits-ukraine/72803595
The five Federal Councilors who are against the 13th AHV pension are being heavily criticized. However, with strange arguments - The World Week
weltwoche.ch/daily/die-fuenf-bundesraete-die-sich-gegen-die-13-ahv-rente-einsetzen-werden-heftig-kritisiert-allerdings-mit-seltsamen-argumenten/
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday: Foreigners are responsible for most thefts in Switzerland; French-speaking cantons to get better ...
thelocal.ch/20240326/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-134
Which crimes are on the rise in Switzerland?: Switzerland has a low crime rate and is deemed safer than many other European countries. But the latest statistics ...
thelocal.ch/20240325/which-crimes-are-rising-in-switzerland
Reader question: Should I take out insurance before I go skiing in Switzerland?: With the start of the winter sports season in the Swiss Alps, many people ...
thelocal.ch/20221129/reader-question-should-i-take-out-additional-insurance-before-i-go-skiing-in-switzerland
Serious violent crimes and car thefts are increasing across Switzerland: The current federal crime statistics show an increase in crimes.
shn.ch/leben-leute/vermischtes/2024-03-25/schwere-gewaltdelikte-und-autodiebstaehle-nehmen-schweizweit-zu
This is how often apprenticeship contracts are terminated in Zug: For 18 percent of FaGe learners, the apprenticeship contract is terminated prematurely ...
zentralplus.ch/beruf-bildung/so-oft-werden-in-zug-lehrvertraege-aufgeloest-2630111/
‘Swiss pensioners who live abroad in luxury are an exception’ : The payment of pensions abroad is the subject of debate in Switzerland. Four retired Swiss Abroad ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/swiss-pensioners-who-live-abroad-in-luxury-are-an-exception/72490670
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