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Sep 13

Raab wants to strike back: Big comeback after boxing match against Halmich?: On Saturday, the entertainer returns to the public with a big boxing match ...

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Quick Glance: Stefan Raab's Fitness and Boxing Surprises

Stefan Raab appeared physically fit but faced conditioning issues during the exhibition match against Regina Halmich.

Despite intense training, he lacked boxing-specific skills, leading to a clear defeat.

Nelvie Tiafack, who supported Raab, noted that with more conditioning training, Raab could have won the fight.

Although he only sparred once before the match, Raab demonstrated quick learning but suffered a minor rib injury and lost by points.

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Sep 13

Swiss prosecutors freeze $310mn as part of Adani investigation: Court ruling reveals that money laundering probe began in 2021

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Quick Glance: Swiss Prosecutors Freeze $310 Million Linked to Adani

Swiss prosecutors have frozen $310 million held at six banks by an individual suspected of being a frontman for the controversial Adani Group.

Investigations into money laundering and criminal activities associated with Adani have been ongoing since December 2021, following a report by Hindenburg Research.

Authorities suspect that significant sums entrusted to the alleged frontman were invested in Adani's public companies to artificially inflate their market value.

Adani has denied all allegations, asserting the transparency of its overseas holding structure.

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Switzerland-wide plastic recycling available from October: In Switzerland, there will soon be a collection bag for yoghurt pots, shampoo bottles, etc.

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Quick Glance: New Plastic Recycling System Launches in Switzerland

A new system for collecting plastic packaging and beverage cartons will be launched in Switzerland in October, backed by the Recypac association.

The initiative involves manufacturers, retailers, and municipalities collaborating to enhance the recyclability of packaging.

Collection will be done through special bags that consumers must purchase, with the price expected to be lower than regular waste bags.

Municipal participation is required for the service to commence on October 1.

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Aug 30

ESC: Basel wins, Geneva goes empty-handed: The SRG is awarding the world's largest singing competition to Basel. So it will take place in German-speaking ...

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Quick Glance: Basel Selected as Host for ESC 2025

The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will be held in Basel, following Switzerland's victory with Nemo's song 'The Code'.

St. Jakobshalle will host approximately 10,000 fans, with an estimated budget of 30 to 35 million Swiss francs.

Basel's application featured the theme 'Overcoming Borders', aiming to attract visitors from the nearby German border region.

Martin Österdahl praised Basel's unique blend of tradition and innovation, reflecting the spirit of the competition.

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Sep 11

Singer Caterina Valente dies at the age of 93: She sang 1,500 hits, songs and chansons in 13 languages, acted in films and appeared in numerous television shows ...

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Quick Glance: Caterina Valente: Farewell to a Musical Icon

Caterina Valente, a prominent artist in the German cultural scene, passed away on September 9 at the age of 93.

She died peacefully at her home in Lugano, surrounded by her sons, and was buried privately at her own request.

Born in 1931 in Paris, Valente achieved global fame with hits in multiple languages and was recognized in 1986 as the most successful European singer by the Guinness World Records.

In addition to her music career, she was active in German cinema and television, reflecting in 2019 on her diverse accomplishments with satisfaction.

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Jordan Chiles' lawyers file Swiss appeal in bid to get Olympic bronze medal restored

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Quick Glance: Chiles appeals medal revocation to Swiss court

Jordan Chiles, an American gymnast, has filed an appeal with Switzerland's Federal Supreme Court against the revocation of her Olympic bronze medal.

The medal was stripped after an arbitration court ruled that a scoring inquiry was submitted seconds too late, despite evidence suggesting it was on time.

Chiles' legal team seeks a reevaluation of the case, arguing that the original procedures were fundamentally unfair and that they could present additional evidence.

The appeal also requests the removal of arbitrator Hamid Gharavi from future hearings due to his legal ties with the Romanian gymnastics federation.

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Sep 13

Swiss VAT to rise by 0.7 points to finance 13th pension payment: VAT is to be increased by 0.7 percentage points in Switzerland to finance the 13th monthly ...

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Sep 14

If Switzerland wants to protect the asylum system, it must adapt it.: Unlike in other countries, the political consequences of the refugee flows in Switzerland ...

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