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Norwegian Billionaires Head to Switzerland With Bankers Following: Steep hikes in wealth and dividend taxes by Norway’s left-leaning government have prompted ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/norwegian-billionaires-are-heading-to-switzerland-and-their-bankers-are-too
How to research your Swiss ancestry: If you are a descendant of a Switzerland-born person and would like to find out more about them, there are ways to do that.
thelocal.ch/20240418/how-to-research-your-swiss-ancestry
Google Maps – a Swiss story - SWI swissinfo.ch: Few people know that behind Google Maps lies a Swiss entrepreneur’s intuition as well as the Alpine nation’s long ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/science/google-maps-a-swiss-story-cartography-expertise-long-tradition/75766738
Restaurants in Zurich - call for entries: Wanted: Restaurants where time has stood still
tagesanzeiger.ch/restaurants-in-zuerich-aufruf-gesucht-lokale-in-denen-die-zeit-stehen-geblieben-ist-472470638701
F/A-18 fighter jets intercept private jet in airspace over Laufen BL: On Friday, air traffic control was unable to establish radio contact with a private ...
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Sechseläuten live ticker - Böögg burning canceled - Böögg farmer Lukas Meier: "I could cry"
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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.
Iran's attack against Israel shows Revolutionary Guards are toughening their stance
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/18/iran-s-attack-against-israel-shows-revolutionary-guards-are-toughening-their-stance_6668810_4.html
Quick Glance: Iran's Revolutionary Guards Influencing Islamic Republic's Foreign Policy Since US Withdrawal from Nuclear Deal
- Since the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal in 2018, the regime's ideological army has significantly influenced the Islamic Republic's foreign policy.
- The Swiss ambassador in Iran was not received by diplomatic representatives of the Foreign Ministry on April 14, but by the Revolutionary Guards, who initiated the 'Honest Promise' operation and fired projectiles at Israel.
- The military operation 'Honest Promise,' led by the aerospace branch of the Islamic Republic's ideological army, highlights the Revolutionary Guards' control over the country's affairs.
- Iran's direct attack on Israel on April 14 was a strategic decision to prevent escalation following the death of General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, who was killed in April.
Sting, Deep Purple return to Montreux Jazz Festival: Deep Purple, Sting and Lenny Kravitz will return for this year's Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland ...
thelocal.ch/20240419/sting-deep-purple-return-to-montreux-jazz-festival
Sexism? Nike dress for the US Olympic team criticized: Why so tight in the crotch? After the presentation of the Olympic dress for the US athletics team ...
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Switzerland braced for wave of bank staff layoffs: The Swiss financial workforce engage in musical chairs as the Credit Suisse staff layoffs begin.
swissinfo.ch/eng/banking-fintech/credit-suisse-musical-chairs-set-to-create-winners-and-losers/75383012
New Swiss F-35: engines need to be upgraded: The fighter jet's engine is causing problems. Switzerland will receive these outdated models - and will have to wait ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/neue-schweizer-f-35-triebwerke-muessen-nachgeruestet-werden-681596570998
In Switzerland, a Counterintuitive Method Is Helping Schools Tackle Bullying: The country with the highest bullying rates is trying out an unorthodox approach to ...
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Vincent Gross: How this Swiss man became a pop star: Vincent Gross dropped out of university, was knocked out and owes the start of his music career to secretly ...
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REVEALED : Are ‘discount' supermarkets in Switzerland really cheaper?: Lidl, Aldi and Denner claim their prices beat those of large Swiss retailers ...
thelocal.ch/20240418/revealed-are-discount-supermarkets-in-switzerland-really-cheaper
US tourist shocked by $143,000 cell phone bill on Switzerland holiday: American tourist Rene Remund racked up a $143,000 T-Mobile cell phone bill while traveling ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/18/us-tourist-shocked-143-000-cell-phone-bill-switzerland-holiday-20676419/
Cedric Schild: Is the comedian doing surreptitious advertising for alcohol?: In his film about grandchild tricksters, Schild repeatedly placed the logo of a ...
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"91 years of history destroyed": The Daig-Affe lose their float in the major fire
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Train journey: Glacier Pullman Express: There's no more stylish way to get from St. Moritz to Zermatt
tagesanzeiger.ch/zugreise-glacier-pullman-express-stilvoller-kommt-man-nicht-von-st-moritz-nach-zermatt-598678528171
What makes Zurich a 'smarter' city than Geneva and Lausanne?: A new global report ranks three Swiss cities among the world’s ‘smartest.’ What exactly does this ...
thelocal.ch/20240409/what-makes-zurich-a-smarter-city-than-geneva-and-lausanne
Five big news stories from Switzerland you need to know about this week: The differences in purchasing power among cantons and an innovative proposal to relieve ...
thelocal.ch/20240412/five-big-news-stories-from-switzerland-you-need-to-know-about-this-week-12
Superyachts: Can the super-rich no longer afford anything?: Fewer super-rich people are buying superyachts - and the champagne also becomes a slow seller ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/superjachten-koennen-sich-superreiche-nichts-mehr-leisten-247695027966
Platform conversion is progressing: new track opens at Basel train station: Platform 19/20 goes into operation on Monday. At the same time, the reconstruction of ...
bazonline.ch/perronumbau-geht-voran-neues-gleis-am-basler-bahnhof-wird-eroeffnet-522189156277
Which European countries offer a 'digital nomad' visa?: With the world of work rapidly changing, digital nomad visas are now in high demand as a way to ...
thelocal.ch/20240410/which-european-countries-offer-a-digital-nomad-visa
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
Russian foreign minister derides Switzerland as ‘openly hostile country’ : Following on Putin's criticisms of the planned Ukraine peace conference in ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/russian-foreign-minister-derides-switzerland-as-openly-hostile-country/76038160
Switzerland underestimated elderly women in climate case, plaintiff says: Stefanie Brander, one of the more than 2,000 women over 64 who won a court case against ...
reuters.com/sustainability/switzerland-underestimated-elderly-women-climate-case-plaintiff-says-2024-04-12/
Keto diet: Basel researcher treats depression with food: Astrid Lounici from Basel had to endure many low points and ended up on disability benefits ...
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Jessica Gismondi: The world of the luxury influencer: Jessica Gismondi advertises five-star hotels and exclusive branded goods on social media ...
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Moscow suggests 2022 draft document as a basis for future Ukraine peace talks: Putin said Russia could negotiate with Ukraine to end the war if there are no ...
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Säntis at the bottom of Lake Constance: 126-ton ship is salvaged: The Säntis has been lying at a depth of 210 meters off Romanshorn for 90 years ...
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World Photography Awards: Which will be the best picture in the world?: The most important photo reports will be honored in London. A few eye-catchers from the ...
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"Foreign judges"? Climate lie causes anger in Switzerland: The judge's ruling is causing resentment in the country - partly because criticism of climate policy ...
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Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday: SBB makes Switzerland-bound Italian trains more punctual; another Swiss city to start cannabis ...
thelocal.ch/20240410/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-135
Column by Dani von Wattenwyl: When men mature: I'll be 52 this September, and when I read that number, I have to admit I'm a little impressed.
bazonline.ch/kolumne-von-dani-von-wattenwyl-wenn-maenner-reifen-728532272738
‘It is deceit': Are Swiss retailers are shortchanging consumers?: You may or may not have noticed it when you shop, but many products in Swiss supermarkets have ...
thelocal.ch/20240417/it-is-deceit-are-swiss-retailers-are-shortchanging-consumers
Böögg cancellation Zurich: the best pictures from Sechseläuten 2024: The Böögg was not burned due to strong gusts of wind. Nevertheless, the fans of Sechseläuten ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/boeoegg-absage-zuerich-die-besten-bilder-vom-sechselaeuten-2024-138793378972
Reaction to Swiss women's victory in landmark climate court case: Europe's top human rights court ruled in favour of a group of elderly Swiss women who said ...
reuters.com/world/reaction-swiss-womens-victory-landmark-climate-court-case-2024-04-09/
Sebastian Steudtner's world record? Surfer conquers monster wave in Nazaré: Sebastian Steudtner wants to have improved his own world record for the largest wave ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/weltrekord-von-sebastian-steudtner-surfer-bezwingt-monsterwelle-in-nazare-470717517195
Blaise Goetschin: an interview with probably the most experienced bank boss: Blaise Goetschin has stepped down as head of the Cantonal Bank of Geneva after more ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/blaise-goetschin-der-erfahrenste-kantonalbank-chef-im-interview-ld.1823099
Nutrition in sport: "Runners should chew their food well": Expert Dani Hofstetter explains what athletes need to pay attention to when eating ...
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Speeder verdict: Tesla passenger punished more harshly - why?: After a test drive in a Tesla, the person in the passenger seat is punished more harshly than the ...
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Cedric Schild: His surreptitious advertising is only a problem for the naive: The comedian has been criticized for repeatedly placing the logo of a company in ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/cedric-schild-seine-schleichwerbung-ist-nur-fuer-naive-ein-problem-294987197706
You’re in luck if you spot these Swiss birds: Seven bird species that are a feather in the cap of any bird enthusiast.
swissinfo.ch/eng/alpine-environment/swiss-birdwatching-hit-list-top-birds-to-look-out-for-in-switzerland/75321289
Swiss capercaillie: Photos by Tobias Ryser from Toggenburg: Photographer Tobias Ryser captured the otherwise shy capercaillie during its courtship display ...
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Basel village named among the most beautiful in Switzerland: In a recent ranking, Arlesheim, near Basel, has joined the network of the Most Beautiful Swiss ...
thelocal.ch/20240404/basel-village-named-among-the-most-beautiful-in-switzerland
Swiss press say 'absurd' European climate ruling could harm democracy: Influential newspapers in Switzerland on Wednesday criticised a climate change ruling ...
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Ukraine peace conference: Bürgenstock boss is in prison: In a major corruption trial, Sheikh Nawaf bin Jassim bin Jabor Al-Thani was sentenced to six years in ...
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New look for a traditional restaurant: This is what the new Basler Fischerstube looks like
bazonline.ch/neuer-look-fuer-traditionslokal-so-sieht-die-neue-basler-fischerstube-aus-383171999439
Novartis to cut 680 jobs in product development: Novartis is to cut up to 680 jobs in its development organisation, which helps bring its drugs to market ...
reuters.com/business/world-at-work/novartis-cut-680-jobs-product-development-2024-04-09/
Putin ridicules Ukraine 'peace' talks without Russia's participation
wionews.com/world/putin-ridicules-ukraine-peace-talks-without-russias-participation-710332
April heatwave sets Swiss temperature records: April temperature records were set unusually early in the month.
swissinfo.ch/eng/alpine-environment/april-heatwave-sets-swiss-temperature-records/75235907
Quick Glance: New Temperature Records in Switzerland in April
- Daily temperature records for April were broken over the past weekend in some parts of Switzerland due to exceptionally warm weather conditions.
- The high temperatures were a result of abundant sunshine, warm air from the south, and a high pressure area.
- Some places recorded the warmest April temperatures ever, which is particularly early in the month.
- Forecasters anticipate the 'heatwave' to conclude on Tuesday with the arrival of a cold front, bringing temperatures back to normal levels.
Switzerland won’t join G7 task force on Russian oligarch money - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/switzerland-wont-join-task-force-to-track-down-russian-oligarch-money/75897312
Gaza’s archaeology experts say enclave’s historic treasures saved by ‘irony of history’
timesofisrael.com/gazas-archaeology-experts-say-enclaves-historic-treasures-saved-by-irony-of-history/
Crime in Kleinbasel: thieves steal e-bike - owner strikes back: Thanks to a transmitter installed on the bike, the police are able to recover an electric bike ...
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Do you need permanent residency to become a Swiss citizen?: There are many eligibility criteria to be met before applying for naturalisation ...
thelocal.ch/20240417/do-you-need-permanent-residency-to-become-a-swiss-citizen
Misogyny: "Femicides are accepted as quasi-natural": Berlin lawyer Christina Clemm says that contempt for women is an integral part of our society ...
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Canadian soldier missing, presumed dead in Swiss avalanche: Armed Forces: The Canadian military says a soldier is presumed dead after being caught in an ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/canadian-soldier-missing-presumed-dead-in-swiss-avalanche-armed-forces-1.6837071
Swiss commodities trading: sanctions against Russia are changing the industry: Switzerland is an important global hub for trading oil, copper and wheat ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/der-rohstoffhandel-in-der-schweiz-blueht-auch-ohne-russland-ld.1825561
Swiss House of Representatives urges ban on extremist and racist symbols - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/swiss-house-of-representatives-urges-ban-on-extremist-and-racist-symbols/75905979
Swiss regulator seeks to block investors from accessing Credit Suisse AT1 files: Move comes as authorities face $9bn in legal claims over rescue of failed bank
ft.com/content/98defa96-3be9-40e7-a049-4ec102964778
A treinadora de cães de Basileia recomenda cautela com cães de organizações de proteção animal estrangeiras
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Late Fatherhood: The Young Trend of Old Fathers: Why do men choose to become fathers at an older age? The motivations, risks and dynamics of late fathers and ...
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Animal protection in Oceania: whales are now considered legal persons: The singing of the sacred animals has become weaker, complains Maori King Tuheitia Paki ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/tierschutz-in-ozeanien-wale-gelten-jetzt-als-juristische-personen-667946871707
Freddy Nock: Bankruptcy opened - surviving dependants claim their inheritance: The internationally renowned high-wire artist, who died in February ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/freddy-nock-konkurs-eroeffnet-hinterbliebene-schlagen-erbe-aus-424348279484
Identical twins: "He accidentally kissed the wrong girl": Nicole Aubry and Jasmine Haberthür are identical twins. They talk about what it's like to grow up with ...
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Swiss climate activists continue to protest, but change ‘is not easy’ - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-change/fridays-for-future/75936445
Quick Glance: Scottish Government Abandons 'World-Leading' Climate Target
- The Scottish Government has abandoned its “world-leading” target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
- Ministers will bring forward legislation to ensure the climate change target “better reflects the reality of long-term climate policymaking”.
- Scotland will move away from legally binding annual targets to a five-yearly carbon budget approach.
- A new package of climate action measures was announced, including tripling the number of charging points for electric vehicles and exploring a new integrated ticketing system for public transport in Scotland.
Hospital crisis in Switzerland: Star surgeon Thierry Carrel about the Zurich Children's Hospital
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Jail terms sought for accused in US$1.8 billion 1MDB fund fraud: PetroSaudi chief executive Tarek Obaid and his right-hand man are accused of squandering the ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/1mdb-1-8-billion-fund-fraud-switzerland-trial-petrosaudi-chief-4275456
Confectionery in new hands: Western Swiss chocolatier takes over Brändli: Groupe Haute Chocolaterie SA from western Switzerland has acquired the traditional ...
bazonline.ch/tradition-in-neuen-haenden-westschweizer-chocolatier-uebernimmt-basler-confiserie-braendli-215854640947
Fedpol chief: ‘Swiss police resources insufficient to fight Mafia’ - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/fedpol-chief-swiss-police-resources-insufficient-to-fight-mafia/75895567
Looted art: the woman tackling Switzerland’s historical burden: As Switzerland steps up efforts to address looted art in public collections ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/nikola-doll-shoulders-a-historical-burden-looted-art-in-swiss-collections/75309212
Electricity prices often negative: what's going on in the Swiss electricity market?
tagesanzeiger.ch/preis-fuer-strom-oft-negativ-was-laeuft-im-schweizer-strommarkt-776108117144
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Digital nomads: Who can work remotely in Switzerland?: These days it is possible to be physically located in Switzerland, while working remotely for a company ...
thelocal.ch/20211103/working-remotely-from-switzerland-what-are-the-rules-for-foreigners
Swiss inflation hits lowest level in two and half years: Swiss inflation eased to its lowest level in two-and-a-half years in March, supporting the Swiss ...
reuters.com/world/europe/swiss-inflation-hits-lowest-level-two-half-years-2024-04-04/
Quick Glance: Swiss Inflation Reaches Lowest Point in Two Years and Six Months
- Swiss inflation dropped to its lowest level in March, marking the lowest point in two and a half years and backing the Swiss National Bank's recent decision to cut interest rates.
- In March 2024, consumer prices increased by 1%, the smallest rise since September 2021 and lower than the 1.2% seen in February.
- Analysts predict that the SNB will lower rates in June to prevent the franc from appreciating.
- The SNB will carefully monitor the inflation situation in May before making any decisions on interest rates in June.
Bialetti: The end of a unique coffee maker?: In his illustrated book, the Belgian artist David Bergé tells the story of the coffee maker ...
derbund.ch/bialetti-das-ende-eines-einzigartigen-kaffeekochers-817263713749
Snake Meat: Why We Should Eat Pythons: When breeding, pythons use less energy than cattle or pigs. Their meat contains a lot of protein ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/fleisch-von-der-schlange-warum-wir-pythons-essen-sollten-156406202445
Exam grades: "Too many children are falling through the school system": The teacher and education politician is in favor of a grade-free school ...
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Russia considers relocating South Caucasus talks from Switzerland: Russia reportedly wants to penalise Switzerland for its stance in the Ukraine war by ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/russia-considers-relocating-south-caucasus-talks-from-switzerland/75761825
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