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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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Why is May 1st not a public holiday everywhere in Switzerland?: International Workers' Day is commemorated on May 1st. But only parts of Switzerland ...
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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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Price watchdog: “20 percent of premium costs are unnecessary”: Health insurance premiums are constantly rising. This cannot be explained by the aging of the ...
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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 ...
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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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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 ...
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Premium initiative, electricity law: survey results for the vote on June 9th: If a vote were taken now, 60 percent would accept the premium relief initiative ...
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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 ...
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UNRWA report: civil society wants to cut funding for good: Although the independent report partially exonerates the Palestinian relief organization ...
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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 about professional kitchens: Rough tones prevail in restaurant kitchens. A top chef and a host about harsh power figures ...
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Upzoning is only available for cheap apartments:: Zurich is planning to increase zoning in many neighborhoods. With an initiative, the AL wants to ensure that no ...
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Extreme heat warning in Thailand and the Philippines: In Southeast Asia, mercury is rising at an alarming rate. The authorities warn of the “extremely dangerous” ...
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Clothes: Swiss textile company Cilander at the end despite success: The textile refiner makes shirts and army clothing durable and supplies the Arab upper class ...
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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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How drug prices are negotiated in Switzerland and beyond - SWI swissinfo.ch: Switzerland's pharmaceutical sector supplies drugs worldwide ...
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Zelenskyy says Russia wants to disrupt Peace Summit in Switzerland and has detailed plan
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Rent increase in Zurich: Hundreds of free warehouse tenants fight back: Anyone who disputes their rent ends up before the arbitration authority ...
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Bonface Mosoti’s little 'Garden of Eden' in dry Kamulu: He has named the garden Bonbern - a mix of the names of his family members.
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A “village square” for Gundeli: Tellplatz will be temporarily closed to cars starting next week.
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Two lifeforms merge into one for first time in a billion years: ‘The first time it happened, it gave rise to all complex life,’ scientists say
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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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Tesla targeting about 400 voluntary job cuts in Germany: Tesla is targeting around 400 job cuts at its German gigafactory near Berlin, or about 3% of the plant's ...
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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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Switzerland Today: In today's briefing: Russian asset update, pensioners flee pricey Switzerland and a city dweller survey.
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Golden yellow fields: Rapeseed renaissance in SH 2024: This year, rapeseed is flowering earlier than usual - climate change is also to blame ...
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Prawn vs. Shrimp: A shrimp and a prawn look and taste similar. Are they actually two distinct categories, or the same thing? Read on to learn more about prawns ...
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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 ...
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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
Sperm donation: More than half already go to female couples: Since July 2022, homosexual couples have also had access to reproductive medicine ...
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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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Behind Vegan Chef Matthew Kenney’s Empire, an Ugly Reality: Matthew Kenney, one of the most famous names in plant-based cuisine, has left a trail of burned ...
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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/
If your coffee is arabica, it may be more than a half million years old: The coffee that picked you up this morning is 600,000 years old. Researchers have found ...
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Quick Glance: Coffee Origins Revealed: Genome Study Uncovers Ethiopian Roots
- Researchers unlocked the genome of Arabica coffee species, tracing its origins to a natural mating over 600,000 years ago in Ethiopia.
- The study revealed Arabica's low genetic diversity and susceptibility to pests and diseases, limiting its cultivation locations.
- The findings could lead to new breeding approaches in coffee to develop varieties with enhanced resistance to diseases and climate changes.
- Arabica formed as a natural hybridization between parent species Coffea canephora and Coffea eugenioides, mainly used for global coffee production.
Russia-linked hacking group claims to have targeted Indiana water plant: Hackers targeted a wastewater treatment plant in Indiana on Friday evening ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/politics/russia-linked-hacking-group-targets-indiana-water-plant/
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
Head of SBB Immobilien: This woman runs a gold mine: Beatrice Bichsel heads SBB's extremely lucrative real estate business. Their work shapes cityscapes and ...
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Singles in Zurich are fed up with dating apps - and therefore meet for speed dating
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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 ...
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Comparison: Switzerland is not a tax haven for the super-rich: Left-wing organizations praise Switzerland: it taxes billionaires and multimillionaires more than ...
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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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Baselbieter Chirsi farmers: “We are barely getting through this spring”: The weather rollercoaster continues: Over the weekend, temperatures are expected to drop ...
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Industry Night: Companies in Basel, Allschwil, Reinach and Co. opened their doors
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Cancer prevention: When should you have a colonoscopy and mammography?: Mammography, colonoscopy, PSA test: not all of the examinations offered are equally ...
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Norwegian Billionaires Head to Switzerland With Bankers Following: Steep increases in wealth and dividend taxes by Norway’s left-leaning government have prompted ...
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Why the unionization of Tennessee Volkswagen workers is a big breakthrough for UAW
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Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation
- Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.
- Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.
- The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.
- The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.
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
Japanese electronics firm Epson to wind down Tuas plant, 350 workers affected in consolidation drive
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Thousands of protesters in Swiss cities demand climate action: Thousands of activists took to the streets in five Swiss cities on Friday as part of the global ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/thousands-of-protesters-in-swiss-cities-demand-climate-action/76089008
Scrap gold for sale? Tips for going to the scrap gold dealer: A reader had a bad experience with a scrap gold dealer. How consumers can protect themselves in ...
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Russian foreign minister derides Switzerland as ‘openly hostile country’ : Following on Putin's criticisms of the planned Ukraine peace conference in ...
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Lost and found: where to look for your ‘missing' items in Switzerland: In Switzerland, like in other countries, people sometimes lose their belongings in various ...
thelocal.ch/20240419/lost-and-found-where-to-look-for-your-missing-items-in-switzerland
Cindy Sherman: Frankenstein on photo paper: Grimaces and grimaces: US photographer Cindy Sherman shows grotesquely disfigured faces in her latest work.
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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 ...
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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 restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
Palestinian author mourns: Will I ever see my father again?: The writer Atef Abu Saif fled to the south of Gaza. Many of his friends and relatives remained in ...
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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 ...
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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.
My weekend: Dodo is a musician.: The “Zürimaa” currently plays regular concerts from its container. Afterwards he likes to treat himself to an ice bath in the ...
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Schauspielhaus Pfauen Zurich, review: Giesche “Moise and the World of Reason”: Director Alexander Giesche imagines Tennessee Williams' novel “Moise and the World ...
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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
German UAV manufacturer to open another plant in Ukraine: Quantum Systems, a German drone manufacturer, will build another drone production facility in Ukraine ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451966/
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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Restaurants in Zurich - call for entries: Wanted: Restaurants where time has stood still
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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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After VW plant victory, UAW sets its sights on Mercedes in Alabama: The United Auto Workers has made history by winning its first unionization vote at an auto ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/after-vw-plant-victory-uaw-sets-its-sights-mercedes-alabama-2024-04-20/
How to handle chicken before slaughter - FarmKenya Initiative: irds should be caught at night or lights should be dimmed to keep the birds calm during the ...
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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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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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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.
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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
Swiss climate activists continue to protest, but change ‘is not easy’ - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-change/fridays-for-future/75936445
Bankruptcy and trouble with Bank Cler: Basel restaurateur Tom Wiederkehr to the station at Aeschenplatz
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From Luxembourg to Swiss wine country: Lesser known UNESCO sites to visit in 2024
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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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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
In Switzerland, the ‘no-blame’ approach brings bullies and bullied students together
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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
FSC wood: How good is the seal really for tropical wood?: The label seems to work for the protection of wild animals. But it was actually intended to promote ...
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Company scraps plans for $1.1B plastics recycling plant in central Pa.: The Texas firm plans to pursue projects elsewhere in the U.S. and overseas.
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