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Switzerland considers a ban on electric vehicle this winter, heres why: Switzerland considers a ban on electric vehicle this winter, heres why
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Switzerland considers a ban on electric vehicle this winter, heres why: Switzerland considers a ban on electric vehicle this winter, heres why
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Tesla to cut 14,000 jobs as Elon Musk aims to make carmaker ‘lean and hungry’: Billionaire says ‘there is nothing I hate more’ than cutting staff as more than ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/15/tesla-cut-jobs-elon-musk-staff
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
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
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
Sechseläuten live ticker - Böögg burning canceled - Böögg farmer Lukas Meier: "I could cry"
tagesanzeiger.ch/sechselaeuten-zuerich-live-am-umzug-der-zuenfte-486279804955
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.
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 ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/sexismus-nike-dress-fuer-olympia-team-usa-in-der-kritik-350727219414
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
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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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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Cybertruck owners allege pedal problem as Tesla suspends deliveries: Owners will have to wait until April 20 for deliveries to resume.
arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/tesla-stops-cybertruck-deliveries-accelerator-pedal-may-be-to-blame/
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertruck: Pedal Safety Issues
- The Tesla Cybertruck has faced criticism for various issues, but now a serious safety concern with the accelerator pedal has led to the temporary halt of deliveries.
- A video and reports show that the pedal cover can come loose and jam, causing unintended acceleration even when the foot is not on the pedal.
- Deliveries have been halted, appointments rescheduled and canceled as Tesla investigates acceleration issues. A regulatory investigation looms over the company, potentially requiring a recall of all trucks.
- Some drivers have attempted to manually remove the pedal cover, indicating a potentially serious safety issue that cannot be resolved through software.
Ford Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick Pickups Recalled for Loss of Power While Driving
consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/ford-recalls-bronco-sport-and-maverick-for-loss-of-power-a2834960968/
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
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
Cedric Schild: Is the comedian doing surreptitious advertising for alcohol?: In his film about grandchild tricksters, Schild repeatedly placed the logo of a ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/cedric-schild-macht-der-komiker-schleichwerbung-fuer-alkohol-505075635748
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Woman starts Tesla update in the blazing sun and is then trapped: Cars get very hot in summer. A young woman from the USA had to experience this for herself ...
stern.de/auto/frau-startet-tesla-update-in-der-prallen-sonne-und-ist-danach-gefangen-34628428.html
"91 years of history destroyed": The Daig-Affe lose their float in the major fire
bazonline.ch/91-jaehrige-geschichte-zerstoert-die-daig-affe-verlieren-beim-grossbrand-ihren-wagen-784806534363
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
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
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
tagesanzeiger.ch/zugreise-glacier-pullman-express-stilvoller-kommt-man-nicht-von-st-moritz-nach-zermatt-598678528171
Video shows 100mph drunk-driver Miley Connors who had child in car: A police officer said it was "one of the worst pieces of driving I have ever seen".
bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-oxfordshire-68835711
Quick Glance: Child Endangered: Driver Speeds at 100mph on Hard Shoulder
- A reckless driver accelerated to over 100mph on the hard shoulder, causing an accident and then exiting the vehicle to urinate as his child fled the car.
- Miley Connors, 37, drove down the M40 in December 2021 in a silver Mercedes-Benz SUV, a pursuit described by the police as the worst they had ever seen.
- Numerous calls were made to emergency services after other terrified drivers witnessed Connors driving on the motorway in Warwickshire.
- He then moved into Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, maneuvering in and out of traffic at high speed.
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/
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
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 ...
euronews.com/2024/04/12/moscow-suggests-2022-draft-document-as-a-basis-for-future-ukraine-peace-talks
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/
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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SMRT bus driver, 58, dies after crashing vehicle into tree in Woodlands: No commuters were on board at the time of the accident.
straitstimes.com/singapore/smrt-bus-driver-58-dies-after-crashing-vehicle-into-tree-in-woodlands
The tragedy which took the lives of 10 students: Samad Al Shan: Ten students aged between 10 and 15 years old died when their vehicle was washed away in a ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152370/oman/weather/the-tragedy-which-took-the-lives-of-10-students
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
"Foreign judges"? Climate lie causes anger in Switzerland: The judge's ruling is causing resentment in the country - partly because criticism of climate policy ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/fremde-richter-klimaruege-sorgt-fuer-aerger-in-der-schweiz-222311119783
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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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Road user charges: Are EVs still cheaper to run than petrol cars?: Owners of some EVs now pay the same road user charges as diesels - so is it still worth it?
rnz.co.nz/news/top/514269/road-user-charges-are-evs-still-cheaper-to-run-than-petrol-cars
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
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/
Toyota recalls about 55,000 vehicles over rear door issue: See affected models: Toyota is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius and Prius HEV compacts because rear ...
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/17/toyota-recall-prius-hev/73356179007/
Tesla, BYD and Co.: The problem with the high repair costs for electric cars: In Germany, growth in the electric car market is over. This is also due to the ...
wiwo.de/unternehmen/auto/elektroautos-viele-e-autos-sind-schon-nach-kleinen-unfaellen-schrottreif/29740558.html
European ports turned into ‘car parks’ as vehicle imports pile up: Chinese EV makers without sales networks or onward transportation among leading causes of ...
ft.com/content/496f3bfa-9f0c-4145-9024-188572a280fd
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.
bazonline.ch/kolumne-von-dani-von-wattenwyl-wenn-maenner-reifen-728532272738
Tesla Semi has been pushed ‘well beyond expectations’ by a new customer: Tesla has delivered its Tesla Semi, an electric semi truck, to a new customer for a ...
electrek.co/2024/04/17/tesla-semi-pushed-well-beyond-expectations-new-customer/
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
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
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
More Ford Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs Recalled for Fire Risk: Ford is recalling 42,000 more Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs because a fuel leak might cause a fire ...
consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/more-ford-bronco-sport-and-escape-suvs-recalled-fire-risk-a1026514361/
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 ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/the-montreux-jazz-festival-in-numbers-look-at-key-facts-and-background-switzerland-prestigious-music-event/75979228
Nutrition in sport: "Runners should chew their food well": Expert Dani Hofstetter explains what athletes need to pay attention to when eating ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/ernaehrung-im-sport-laeufer-sollten-ihre-nahrung-gut-kauen-108701603613
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Boy died leaping from family's truck as it lost control pulling water tank : Tomos Rhys Bunford loved farming and animals and is buried on the family farm with ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/boy-nine-died-leaping-familys-28964240
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
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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Stonka of a Tonka - and it's electric: The biggest electric vehicle of its kind has arrived in New Zealand — and it's right here in Otago.
odt.co.nz/business/stonka-tonka-and-its-electric
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 ...
reuters.com/business/world-at-work/novartis-cut-680-jobs-product-development-2024-04-09/
You can power your home for 21 days with a Chevy Silverado EV and GM’s new bidirectional charger
electrek.co/2024/04/18/you-can-power-your-home-for-21-days-with-a-chevy-silverado-ev-and-gms-new-bidirectional-charger/
‘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 ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/schweizer-auerhahn-fotos-von-tobias-ryser-aus-dem-toggenburg-155513036537
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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
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
She saved her baby in fatal crash: Penal mother Simran Rahamut used her body as a human shield to protect her one-year-old infant when the family’s vehicle ...
trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/she-saved-her-baby-in-fatal-crash/article_2bd1b6c4-f975-11ee-84c1-4f8e6bb76950.html
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
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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Putin ridicules Ukraine 'peace' talks without Russia's participation
wionews.com/world/putin-ridicules-ukraine-peace-talks-without-russias-participation-710332
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
Teen run over by police vehicle in Melaka while trying to flee cops: MELAKA: Melaka police have pledged to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/11/teen-run-over-by-police-vehicle-in-melaka-while-trying-to-flee-cops
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 ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/tierschutz-in-ozeanien-wale-gelten-jetzt-als-juristische-personen-667946871707
Tesla layoffs include 14% of Buffalo workers, WARN notice shows
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-layoffs-include-14-buffalo-workers-warn-notice-shows-2024-04-17/
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 ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/spaete-vaterschaft-der-junge-trend-der-alten-vaeter-245228152102
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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’
timesofisrael.com/gazas-archaeology-experts-say-enclaves-historic-treasures-saved-by-irony-of-history/
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.
Why are auto insurance premiums so high? Blame inflation and a few other factors: Wednesday's inflation report showed consumer price growth continues to drift ...
nbcnews.com/business/consumer/auto-insurance-premiums-costs-high-prices-inflation-explainer-rcna147204
Hospital crisis in Switzerland: Star surgeon Thierry Carrel about the Zurich Children's Hospital
tagesanzeiger.ch/spitalkrise-schweiz-starchirurg-thierry-carrel-ueber-kinderspital-zuerich-701712113910
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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 ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/fleisch-von-der-schlange-warum-wir-pythons-essen-sollten-156406202445
SpaceX all set for a record-breaking rocket launch on Friday: SpaceX has set lots of spaceflight records in its 22-year history, and on Friday one of its rockets ...
digitaltrends.com/space/spacex-all-set-for-a-record-breaking-rocket-launch/
Quick Glance: SpaceX Spending on Moonshot Bets
- Confidential SpaceX financial reports for 2018 and 2019 reveal the company's reliance on Starlink for profitability.
- The pivotal years of 2018 and 2019 saw significant events like the Falcon Heavy rocket launch and Crew Dragon capsule test.
- The company reported revenues of $1.98 billion in 2018 and $1.45 billion in 2019, but also faced losses due to high costs.
- The financials indicated NASA contracts played a significant role in SpaceX's revenue, while the introduction of the Starship rocket may change the game.
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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