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Is France's far-right Le Pen party embarrassed by the AfD?: In Paris, the leading candidate of the Rassemblement National presented his program for the European ...
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Basel Forest Festival: Christ & Gantenbein arrange 250 potted plants: Have you been missing the forest in downtown Basel? Fortunately, there are star architects ...
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Poller St. Alban-Vorstadt: Basel student calls for reading: In place of the post in St.-Alban-Vorstadt, which was knocked over several times ...
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French Palme d'Or winner Laurent Cantet dies: French filmmaker Laurent Cantet has died in Paris at 63.
lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2024/04/25/french-palme-d-or-winner-laurent-cantet-dies_6669537_30.html
Macron's new Sorbonne speech: Save Europe so it doesn't die: French President Macron has taken a risk: six years after his major European policy speech ...
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Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
Electric car range: This is how far you can go with your electric car: Electric cars can cover ever greater distances. Our tool shows how far your desired model ...
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Jörg Kachelmann: “Perceived temperatures” are useless: The “perceived temperature” has become established as a measure, but it doesn’t mean anything ...
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Animal cruelty in Basel: Securitas employee beats dog: A photo shows a Securitas employee hitting his service dog on the muzzle. An animal protection ...
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Ukrainian pilots preparing for flights on F-16s in France: Ukrainian pilots are undergoing basic flight training on F-16 fighter jets in France’s southwest.
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Thousands of flights canceled in France as air traffic controllers strike over pay
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/thousands-of-flights-canceled-in-france-as-air-traffic-controllers-strike-over-pay
La Belle Vie: French gestures and growing old in France: From uncovering the very French origins of the English language to common sounds and gestures French ...
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Emmanuel Macron scores from the penalty spot: Macronaldo: Is this France's hope for the euro? At a charity match, President Emmanuel Macron laced up his football ...
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Marcel Hirscher makes a comeback: ski star Didier Cuche ranks: The former downhill dominator (49) says that Marcel Hirscher's return to the Ski World Cup after a ...
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Rare books stolen from Geneva library : Three volumes were stolen, in part of a series of similar thefts that occurred throughout Europe.
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/rare-books-stolen-from-geneva-library/76455682
France's Casino supermarket chain to cut 3,200 jobs following takeover: France's Casino supermarket chain is to cut between 1,300 and 3,200 jobs following its ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/26/frances-casino-supermarket-chain-to-cut-3200-jobs-following-takeover
Everything that changes in Switzerland in May 2024: From new cross-border traffic rules to days off work, here are the changes to know about in Switzerland in ...
thelocal.ch/20240425/everything-that-changes-in-switzerland-in-may-2024
EXPLAINED: How to speed up your Swiss citizenship application: The naturalisation process in Switzerland is quite slow as it makes its way through two levels of ...
thelocal.ch/20240425/explained-how-to-speed-up-your-swiss-citizenship-application
Electricity price: Grid problems in France make German electricity more expensive
berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/strompreis-netzprobleme-in-frankreich-machen-deutschen-strom-teurer-li.2209291
Bloomberg: France proposes new sanctions to target Russian disinformation, election interference
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-france-proposes-new-sanctions-to-russian-disinformation-election-interference/
UK police arrest three over deaths of five people in English Channel: Deaths occurred when a small overcrowded boat carrying 112 people set out to cross the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/24/uk-police-arrest-three-over-deaths-of-five-people-in-english-channel
Natural selection should have eliminated giraffes. What if Darwin got it all wrong?
lemonde.fr/en/our-times/article/2024/04/24/natural-selection-should-have-eliminated-giraffes-what-if-darwin-got-it-all-wrong_6669342_39.html
Switzerland's energy transition: With winters like 2023/2024 it could work: This winter is astonishing: Switzerland exported more electricity than it imported ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/energiewende-schweiz-mit-wintern-wie-2023-2024-koennte-es-klappen-655883858971
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Price watchdog: "20 percent of premium costs are superfluous": Health insurance premiums are rising steadily. This cannot be explained by the ageing population ...
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Do I need an 'emergency savings account ' in Switzerland?: Depending on how much you earn, and how much of your income you spend, saving some of your Swiss wages ...
thelocal.ch/20231106/do-i-need-an-emergency-savings-account-in-switzerland
Zelensky: Russia planning to disrupt global peace summit in Switzerland: President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 24 that Ukraine has precise intelligence ...
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-russia-planning-to-disrupt-global-peace-summit-in-switzerland/
The Rwanda plan is a staggering waste of government time and money: We are kidding ourselves if we believe that the Government’s Rwanda plan will achieve any of ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/rwanda-plan-staggering-waste-time-money-3022524
David Cameron denies blaming Brexit for no asylum returns deal with France: The Foreign Secretary defended the controversial plan to deport some asylum seekers ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-25/david-cameron-denies-blaming-brexit-on-no-asylum-returns-deal-with-france
Switzerland says UBS may need more cash. The bank is fuming: A year after the failure of Credit Suisse, the Swiss government says UBS may have to find as much as ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/investing/ubs-switzerland-too-big-to-fail/
Warning of extreme heat in Thailand and the Philippines: In Southeast Asia, the mercury is rising at an alarming rate. Authorities warn of the "extremely ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/warnung-vor-extremer-hitze-in-thailand-und-auf-den-philippinen-920273325887
A "village square" for Gundeli: Tellplatz temporarily closed to cars from next week.
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100-year-old British D-Day veteran dies before he can honor fallen comrades one more time
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Upzonings are only possible in exchange for affordable apartments:: Zurich is planning upzonings in many neighborhoods. With an initiative, the AL wants to ...
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Bicycle politics in Zurich: Simone Brander has become tame: City councilor Simone Brander once said: All it takes is the will to move forward on Zurich streets ...
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Dispute over Basel housing protection: "Me - a speculator?" Building owner confronts tenants' association
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Mumia Abu-Jamal Turns 70; Supporters to Rally in Philadelphia: Mumia Abu-Jamal turns 70 today. The imprisoned journalist and former Black Panther has been jailed ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/24/headlines/mumia_abu_jamal_turns_70_supporters_to_rally_in_philadelphia
Switzerland delays UNRWA funding decision: Switzerland will fund Middle east humanitarian projects with loans.
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/switzerland-delays-unrwa-funding-decision/76336116
Why is May 1st not a public holiday everywhere in Switzerland?: International Workers' Day is commemorated on May 1st. But only parts of Switzerland ...
thelocal.ch/20230427/which-swiss-cantons-have-a-public-holiday-on-may-1st-2
Rebellious Basel climate senior: she blames men for climate change: To understand what drives Rosmarie Wydler-Wälti, you can't help but discuss climate ...
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New study recommends changing the way identity checks are carried out in Europe: A study shows that, while practices differ from one country to the next ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/23/new-study-recommends-changing-the-way-identity-checks-are-carried-out-in-europe_6669291_7.html
Kiyoshi Kurosawa Ups the Mania In Teaser for Cloud: What a pleasure it is to see Kiyoshi Kurosawa in his Hong Sangsoo period. The typically prolific filmmaker is ...
thefilmstage.com/kiyoshi-kurosawa-ups-the-mania-in-teaser-for-cloud/
Why joining a club in Switzerland offers a fast track to integration: The Swiss are a nation of joiners, and you are missing a trick as a resident if you don’t ...
thelocal.ch/20230501/opinion-why-joining-a-club-in-switzerland-offers-a-fast-track-to-integration
Premium initiative, Electricity Act: poll results for the vote on June 9: If the vote were held now, 60 percent would support the premium relief initiative ...
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Fresh snow in April - unusual? That's what Jörg Kachelmann says: Climate change doesn't mean it's always warm now, writes Jörg Kachelmann and explains why the ...
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Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday: Switzerland examines the feasibility of a four-day workweek; you can become 'swiss' at a ...
thelocal.ch/20240423/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-138
At least five people reported dead in attempted Channel crossing: At least five people have died attempting to cross the Channel from France, local media reports ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-23/people-reported-dead-in-attempted-channel-crossing
UNRWA report: civil society wants to cut funding for good: Although the independent report partially exonerates the Palestinian relief organization ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/unrwa-bericht-buergerliche-wollen-gelder-endgueltig-streichen-108242414158
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
Top chef Franz Faeh from Palace Gstaad on professional kitchens: Rough tones prevail in restaurant kitchens. A top chef and a host on harsh power players ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/spitzenkoch-franz-faeh-vom-palace-gstaad-ueber-profikuechen-264513054874
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Watch: BBC crew captures moment migrants board small crowded boat to UK from France
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Tragedy on the English Channel: Five bodies discovered on a beach in France: Migrants attempt to cross the English Channel from France to Great Britain ...
n-tv.de/politik/Fuenf-Leichen-an-Strand-in-Frankreich-entdeckt-article24894304.html
Foreign CEOs Are Changing the Corporate Landscape of France Inc.: For a little while now, a quiet revolution has been under way in France Inc ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/foreign-ceos-are-changing-the-corporate-landscape-of-france-inc
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Clothes: Swiss textile company Cilander at the end despite success: The textile finisher makes long-lasting shirts and army dresses and supplies the Arab upper ...
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How drug prices are negotiated in Switzerland and beyond - SWI swissinfo.ch: Switzerland's pharmaceutical sector supplies drugs worldwide ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/multinational-companies/who-decides-drug-prices-and-how/75914703
Six big differences between Zurich and Geneva: Only 276 kilometres lie between Switzerland’s two largest cities, but distance is not the only thing that ...
thelocal.ch/20191031/swiss-city-differences-updated
In ‘Franklin,’ Michael Douglas Uses His Charm to Bankroll America: A new Apple TV+ series dramatizes the years Benjamin Franklin spent in France ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/arts/television/franklin-michael-douglas.html
Quick Glance: Michael Douglas defends farting as Benjamin Franklin
- Michael Douglas expresses no remorse for his portrayal of flatulence as a founding father.
- In an interview with Sirius XM's The Jess Cagle Show, the Wall Street actor defended the scene in his Apple TV+ series Franklin where his Benjamin Franklin repeatedly breaks wind. Douglas delved into a book about Franklin and used 'Fart Proudly' to counter critics.
- Indeed, Franklin penned an essay titled 'Fart Proudly' in 1781, delving into the science of flatulence and proposing ways to turn its odor into a pleasant scent.
- The Apple TV+ series, based on A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff, narrates Franklin's endeavor to persuade the French government to back the American revolution.
Giving the finger: dispute in retirement home before Basel criminal court: Their mutual dislike is obvious. The judge's hope that the two old people will see ...
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Europol wants to bypass WhatsApp and Signal encryption: In a joint appeal made public on Sunday, European police forces are calling on governments to allow ...
lemonde.fr/en/pixels/article/2024/04/22/europol-wants-to-bypass-whatsapp-and-signal-encryption_6669181_13.html
Amnesty denounces 'ongoing erosion' of human rights in France: French authorities in 2023 imposed excessive and illegitimate restrictions on people’s right to ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240424-amnesty-denounces-ongoing-erosion-of-human-rights-in-france
Rent increase in Zurich: hundreds of Freilager tenants fight back: Anyone who disputes their rent ends up before the arbitration authority. This is what is now ...
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When can I start counting my residency in Switzerland towards citizenship?: The path towards a Swiss passport is generally long, but some applicants face a ...
thelocal.ch/20240422/when-can-i-start-counting-my-residency-in-switzerland-towards-citizenship
New monument for Zurich - inscriptions in Latin: For years, the demolition of the gymnasiums on Heimplatz was the subject of debate. They had to make way for the ...
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UK Parliament approves controversial Rwanda deportation bill: Controversial UK government plans for deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda cleared their final hurdle ...
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Nigeria’s Justina Lee Brown’s album ‘Lost Child’ dominates European chart: Justina Lee Brown broke into the music scene in 2008 with her single ‘Omo 2 Sexy’
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You should avoid these ten things when eating in company: There are certain things you should definitely avoid in restaurants. A butler with many years of ...
stern.de/genuss/essen/restaurant--diese-10-dinge-sollten-sie-beim-essen-in-gesellschaft-vermeiden-7280718.html
Ronan O'Gara throws hat in ring to be future France head coach: O'Gara said he would not settle for just being a member of the France backroom team.
irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41381002.html
EU threatens to suspend TikTok Lite's reward programme: TikTok Lite's reward programme may be suspended in the European Union on Thursday if TikTok is unable to ...
reuters.com/technology/tiktok-lites-reward-programme-may-be-suspended-europe-eu-regulators-say-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Why do France and Belgium risk credit rating downgrades in 2024?: The risk of sovereign credit downgrades is increasing for France and Belgium ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/24/why-do-france-and-belgium-risk-credit-rating-downgrades-in-2024
Switzerland Today: In today's briefing: Russian asset update, pensioners flee pricey Switzerland and a city dweller survey.
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/switzerland-today/76266289
Sperm donation: More than half already go to female couples: Since July 2022, homosexual couples have also had access to reproductive medicine ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/samenspende-bereits-ueber-die-haelfte-gehen-an-frauenpaare-412805286097
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In the French Alps, the disappearing glacier and 'last chance tourists': A new gondola lift, opened in February, provides easier access to the endangered Mer de ...
lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2024/04/21/in-the-french-alps-the-disappearing-glacier-and-last-chance-tourists_6669103_19.html
Tips for finding an apprenticeship: Which vocational training makes sense?: More than half of the apprenticeships have already been filled. What have the young ...
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Students clash over Israel at elite French school: Sciences Po hosted a conference by three-time presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon under tense ...
politico.eu/article/france-pro-anti-israel-students-clash-at-french-elite-school-ahead-of-left-wing-candidates-conference/
'Neutrality' issues found at UN agency for Palestinians, but no terrorism proof: An independent review group on the UN agency for Palestinians – lead by former ...
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The five most beautiful Swiss villages to discover by boat: Switzerland has beautiful villages and lakes which makes it a perfect country to discover and admire ...
thelocal.ch/20220809/the-five-most-beautiful-swiss-villages-to-discover-by-boat/
Bok star Cheslin Kolbe continues to embrace responsibility — on and off the field
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-21-cheslin-kolbe-continues-to-embrace-responsibility-on-and-off-field/
REVEALED: How long does it take to get a doctor's appointment in France?: When it comes to seeing a doctor in France, you can wait as little as three days to as ...
thelocal.fr/20240423/revealed-how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-doctors-appointment-in-france
More than 14 Palestinians killed as violence flares in West Bank: Israeli forces killed 14 Palestinians during a raid in the occupied West Bank on Saturday ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20240421-more-than-14-palestinians-killed-as-violence-flares-in-west-bank
Political scientist Anja Durovic: 'Marine Le Pen has won the loyalty of female voters'
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/21/political-scientist-anja-durovic-marine-le-pen-has-won-the-loyalty-of-female-voters_6669055_5.html
How do I apply for health insurance benefits in Switzerland?: The cost of Swiss health insurance constantly on the rise, many households are hard pressed to pay ...
thelocal.ch/20221019/reader-question-how-do-i-apply-for-healthcare-benefits-in-switzerland
Japan's 'Naked festivals': Exorcism rituals featuring half-naked running men: These ancient festivals, rooted in rites to local deities and expressing a ...
lemonde.fr/en/religions/article/2024/04/21/japan-s-naked-festivals-exorcism-rituals-featuring-half-naked-running-men_6669037_63.html
'Ageing well' - France's new law to support the elderly and carers: France's parliament recently adopted legislation to better assist the elderly and carers ...
thelocal.fr/20240422/ageing-well-frances-new-law-to-support-the-elderly-and-carers
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