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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 ...
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Quick Glance: Google Employees Rally Against Cloud Agreement with Israel's Government
- Google staff members are protesting a cloud deal with the Israeli government amid the Hamas conflict.
- Activists are staging sit-ins at Google offices in New York and California as a form of protest.
- These actions represent an intensification in the resistance against tech companies' association with the Israeli government.
- Employees are urging the immediate termination of the project and condemning the IDF's utilization of Google services.
Restaurants in Zurich - call for entries: Wanted: Restaurants where time has stood still
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Basel-Amsterdam: ICE direct connection to be discontinued: Anyone wishing to travel by train from Switzerland to the Dutch metropolis during the day will now ...
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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
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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.
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
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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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
Vincent Gross: Basel pop star in a big interview: 27-year-old Vincent Gross is one of the most successful musicians ever. An interview with the pop star.
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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 ...
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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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Freie Strasse Basel: greening with plant troughs and benches: Freie Strasse is being greened with plant troughs and benches. This was announced by the canton of ...
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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 ...
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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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Rain flood in Dubai: "Zurich or Bern will also be under water one day": Jörg Kachelmann writes about the heavy rain in the desert and why cities like Zurich ...
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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
"91 years of history destroyed": The Daig-Affe lose their float in the major fire
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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
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 ...
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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
Train journey: Glacier Pullman Express: There's no more stylish way to get from St. Moritz to Zermatt
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Basel: Demonstration in the middle of morning traffic at the SBB train station: There was a protest in Basel on Thursday morning. Private transport and public ...
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“BaZ direct” - the daily podcast - Climate adhesives are heating up tempers in Basel
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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 ...
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Basel train station SBB: Bus backlog due to tram diversion: As an important public transport hub, Basel SBB station is vulnerable to various types of backlogs ...
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Basel government elections: Mustafa, the first: Atici becomes the new government councilor
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Quick Glance: Basel Government Elections: Mustafa Atici Elected as New Government Councilor
- Mustafa Atici succeeds Bundesrat Beat Jans and joins the Basler government with a significant lead in votes over Luca Urgese.
- Conradin Cramer is elected as the new government president without serious competition, taking over the Presidential Department.
- The SP maintains its three seats in the executive, and the unity of the conservative parties is seen as successful.
- Atici's historic election is seen as a strong symbol, regardless of his background. He is expected to take over the Education Department with significant challenges ahead.
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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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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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 ...
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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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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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Tick-borne encephalitis cases double in Switzerland compared to previous year - SWI swissinfo.ch
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Philosopher of the art of movement: Saburo Teshigawara enchants at Theater Basel: The Japanese universal artist Saburo Teshigawara was awarded the Golden Lion in ...
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2nd round of voting in Basel-Stadt: Who will succeed Beat Jans in government?: The people of Basel will decide today who will succeed Federal Councilor Beat Jans ...
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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/
Superyachts: Can the super-rich no longer afford anything?: Fewer super-rich people are buying superyachts - and the champagne also becomes a slow seller ...
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What are the chances of a Geneva to London rail route ever happening?: Following the positive feedback received in Switzerland over the proposed rail service ...
thelocal.ch/20240412/what-are-the-chances-of-a-geneva-to-london-rail-route-ever-happening
Column by Dani von Wattenwyl: When men mature: I'll be 52 in September this year. When I read the number like that, I have to admit, I'm a little impressed.
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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 ...
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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
Basel Chair urges banks to fully implement capital rules as soon as possible: Basel Committee Chair Pablo Hernandez De Cos on Thursday urged banks to fully ...
reuters.com/business/finance/basel-chair-urges-banks-fully-implement-capital-rules-soon-possible-2024-04-18/
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
The Montreux Jazz Festival in numbers - SWI swissinfo.ch: Here’s a look at some eye-catching facts and figures behind the Montreux Jazz Festival ...
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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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Basel Zoo: Gorilla mother keeps her dead baby with her for weeks: After a stillbirth, lady monkey Joas didn't want to give up her decaying body ...
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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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New look for a traditional restaurant: This is what the new Basler Fischerstube looks like
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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.
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 ...
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‘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
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 - Antwerp train line: Switzerland should pay for French tunnels: The federal government must help expand the railroad line between Basel and Antwerp ...
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Basel sports director leaves behind construction sites: Swimming is going downhill
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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 ...
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Watered-down Basel III could boost US banks : Excess capital may find its way to investors in the form of buybacks and dividends if capital requirements are ...
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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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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
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Spring weather: Up to 30 degrees on Saturday, says Kachelmann: Jörg Kachelmann predicts an "almost extraterrestrial-looking weekend with an air mass that has not ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/kachelmanns-wetter-bis-30-grad-in-foehntaelern-anfang-april-961281662951
Putin ridicules Ukraine 'peace' talks without Russia's participation
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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 ...
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Basel art in Italy: Klaus Littmann now conquers Venice with his trees: After Basel and Zurich, the third part of the cultural intervention "Arena for a Tree" ...
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Swiss zoos: What you need to know when visiting Dählhölzli: The reorganization of the Bern zoo caused criticism. How are the zoos in Zurich ...
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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 ...
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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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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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Gaza’s archaeology experts say enclave’s historic treasures saved by ‘irony of history’
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Velomärt Messe Basel: early arrival secures bargain bikes: Bargain hunters watch out: Hundreds of bicycles will once again be on sale at Messe Basel this weekend ...
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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 ...
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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.
Hospital crisis in Switzerland: Star surgeon Thierry Carrel about the Zurich Children's Hospital
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St.-Alban-Eck in Basel: Small, nice, but not exactly cheap: The St.-Alban-Stübli team now also runs the St.-Alban-Eck. You can feel it in terms of quality ...
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Snake Meat: Why We Should Eat Pythons: When breeding, pythons use less energy than cattle or pigs. Their meat contains a lot of protein ...
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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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Mega trial: the Hells Angels president from Basel now speaks out: The Hells Angels Basel have been linked to a major case of fraud and abuse. Their president ...
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Freddy Nock: Bankruptcy opened - surviving dependants claim their inheritance: The internationally renowned high-wire artist, who died in February ...
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Bialetti: The end of a unique coffee maker?: In his illustrated book, the Belgian artist David Bergé tells the story of the coffee maker ...
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Premiere in Switzerland: Horse traffic lights on Aare bridge in operation: The special traffic light system for horse riders is designed to make it easier to ...
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A treinadora de cães de Basileia recomenda cautela com cães de organizações de proteção animal estrangeiras
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