UNRWA: Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis wants to cut funding: The decision could fundamentally change Switzerland's Middle East policy - at least temporarily.
nzz.ch/schweiz/teil-des-problems-sechs-jahre-nach-seiner-intuitiven-analyse-hat-cassis-nun-eine-mehrheit-um-der-unwra-die-gelder-zu-streichen-ld.1827596
Quick Glance: UNRWA: Federal Council Cassis Proposes Cutting Funds
- The SP unsuccessfully demands that Switzerland releases aid funds for UNRWA.
- Federal Council Cassis intends to allocate funds for the Middle East, excluding UNRWA.
- Cassis labels UNRWA as a factor in the Middle East conflict due to the ongoing refugee status issue.
- Switzerland abstains from voting on Palestine's full membership in the UN Security Council.
Weather: Winter is back: April is currently living up to its reputation: after the summer temperatures two weeks ago, winter is making a brief appearance ...
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Federal Council: No money for UNRWA: The state government releases 56 million francs for the Middle East, but not for the Palestinian relief organization.
nzz.ch/schweiz/nachtrag-unrwa-ld.1827793
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
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.
Snow: the snow line has dropped sharply: It has already been cold in the last few days, and now it is still snowing in many places. And the snow line won't ...
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The Zurich paradox: Why is world's most expensive city also the best to live in?: Can residents of Switzerland’s largest city really be happy, considering its ...
thelocal.ch/20240415/the-zurich-paradox-why-is-worlds-most-expensive-city-also-the-best-to-live-in
ECtHR in Strasbourg: Swiss lawyer Alain Chablais becomes judge: Alain Chablais failed to save Switzerland from the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/nach-dem-urteil-aus-strassburg-wechselt-er-die-seiten-war-der-anwalt-der-schweiz-im-klimaprozess-befangen-ld.1827090
Terror: Fedpol chief della Valle warns against young jihadists: Jihadists are increasingly young, explains Fedpol chief Nicoletta della Valle: schools ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/fedpol-chefin-della-valle-ueber-die-mafia-in-der-schweiz-die-organisierte-kriminalitaet-sucht-die-naehe-zur-politik-und-diese-merkt-es-wahrscheinlich-gar-nicht-ld.1824777
Pigs, jobs and money: What the new data reveals about Switzerland: Even if you have been living in Switzerland for a while, there are still some interesting ...
thelocal.ch/20240419/pigs-jobs-and-money-what-the-new-data-reveals-about-switzerland
With the new hunting ordinance, Environment Minister Albert Rösti not only wants to get to grips with the wolf, but also the beaver. In other words ... Show more
Quick Glance: Beavers in Sewers: Population Growth and Conflict
- The beaver population has significantly increased in the last 20 years, leading to conflicts in densely populated areas.
- Beavers build dams causing backlogs and floods, and their digging poses risks to infrastructure.
- The beaver population in Switzerland has grown, sparking discussions about culling. Beavers are found in unusual habitats like sewers.
- The canton compensates for annual beaver damages caused by dam activities. New hunting regulations may escalate costs.
Cassis in speech: “Is Switzerland as healthy as we believe?”: A speech on the relationship between Switzerland and Europe was announced. But Federal Councilor ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/cassis-in-rede-ist-die-schweiz-so-gesund-wie-wir-glauben-409021851391
Switzerland Today: Swiss space news and our Q1 economy check-up 👨🚀📈 www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/switzerland-today/75848439
Golden visas: Everything you need to know about ‘buying' Swiss residency: Swiss residency permits are notoriously hard to obtain for people from some countries ...
thelocal.ch/20210916/key-points-what-you-need-to-know-about-golden-visas-in-switzerland/
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
On average, a woman in Switzerland still has 1.33 children. This is the lowest birth rate ever, according to the Federal Statistical Office ... Show more
Strasbourg climate ruling divides the Federal Council: Beat Jans contradicts Albert Rösti - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/fernduell-klima-urteil-von-strassburg-spaltet-bundesrat-beat-jans-widerspricht-albert-roesti/
Switzerland and frozen Russian assets: where do things stand?: As the world's largest wealth manager, Switzerland finds itself in the spotlight over frozen ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/switzerland-and-frozen-russian-assets-where-do-things-stand/76282852
Switzerland holds peace conference and invests billions in reconstruction: The conference is to take place in June on the Bürgenstock. At the same time ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/schweiz-fuehrt-ukraine-friedenskonferenz-durch-und-will-den-wiederaufbau-mit-fuenf-milliarden-franken-unterstuetzen-ld.1825760
Quick Glance: Switzerland Leads Peace Talks and Commits Billions to Reconstruction
- Switzerland is organizing a peace conference for Ukraine in June at Bürgenstock and providing financial aid of five billion Swiss francs.
- Managing the conference poses logistical challenges, with participants from 80 to 100 countries, potentially including President Biden.
- The Federal Council expresses solidarity with Ukraine, plans a phased approach to financing reconstruction, and grapples with financial constraints.
- The support aims to bolster Switzerland's standing as a dependable partner, pending Parliament's decision on financial assistance.
Ueli Maurer talks about Corona: The former Federal Council strikes a conciliatory tone at a symposium on Corona, measures and vaccinations - suspiciously ...
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Quick Glance: Ueli Maurer on Corona
- Ueli Maurer participates in a symposium and expresses conciliatory sentiments.
- He defends the Federal Council during the Covid crisis and criticizes the one-sided information available.
- Maurer calls for respect for different opinions and criticizes the WHO guidelines.
- He emphasizes the need to be critical and opposes the partial revision of the Epidemics Act.
Named one of the 30 most wondrous places in Switzerland - Zofinger Tagblatt
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The former managers of the defunct major bank Credit Suisse can keep their bonuses. The Federal Department of Finance (FDF) informed the Keystone-SDA news ... Show more
Journalism is dying in small ways - and with it democracy: The escape from the media continues - also locally. There is a particular danger lurking there if ...
republik.ch/2024/04/22/der-journalismus-stirbt-im-kleinen-und-mit-ihm-die-demokratie
You can still find affordable flights to Europe this summer: Looking to plan a Europe trip? Getting to Paris may be cheaper than you think ...
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ETH is complaining because it has to save a little. This would be a great opportunity to get better! - The World Week
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Switzerland’s population grew last year at its fastest rate in 60 years! This was primarily driven by record immigration, including thousands of people from ... Show more www.swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/swiss-population-grows-at-fastest-since-1960s-spurred-by-ukrainians/75041068
Switzerland records low birth rate. Why is this? The Federal Office of Public Health is puzzled, but categorically rules out the coronavirus vaccination - Die ...
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Karina Keller-Sutter's best friend is the debt brake. But what exactly is it and why are politicians currently talking so much about this supposed miracle ... Show more www.tagesanzeiger.ch/philipp-loser-ueber-sparpolitik-keller-sutters-beste-freundin-ist-682708660160
Hoch2.tv: Interviews with like-minded people: Whether SVP, corona deniers or "remigration" activists: the new media platform wants to be a forum for opinions ...
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The situation in Ukraine: Russia refuses to take part in the peace summit: A peace summit is scheduled to take place in Switzerland in June. The government in ...
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Quick Glance: Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland: Key Highlights
- Switzerland plans to host a high-level Ukraine peace conference in June.
- The conference aims to establish a dialogue for peace in Ukraine.
- Switzerland emphasizes the involvement of Global South countries.
- Russia is unlikely to participate in the initial discussions.
6000 hidden cigarettes found in car: Employees of the Federal Office of Customs and Border Security (BAZG) recently checked a passenger car with a Serbian ...
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From @Breakingviews : After Credit Suisse's rescue, Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter will give bank regulators more teeth and make UBS hold more capital ... Show more
Former Credit Suisse executives can keep bonuses: The former managers of the defunct major bank Credit Suisse will not be forced to repay their bonuses.
swissinfo.ch/eng/banking-fintech/former-credit-suisse-executives-can-keep-bonuses/75708901
Planned cuts to education and research funding in Switzerland spark concerns: Critics fear the quality of Swiss research and competitiveness will suffer if the ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/education/planned-cuts-to-education-and-research-funding-in-switzerland-spark-concerns/76213979
Is the Electricity Act facing a rebuff like the CO2 Act three years ago?: Support for Federal Councillor Rösti's energy bill is crumbling in the conservative ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/droht-dem-stromgesetz-eine-abfuhr-wie-vor-drei-jahren-dem-co2-gesetz-das-sagen-die-politologen-ld.1826101
Swiss environment minister plays down impact of European climate ruling: A European Court of Human Rights ruling last week that Switzerland has failed to protect ...
reuters.com/world/europe/swiss-environment-minister-plays-down-impact-european-climate-ruling-2024-04-20/
The pros and cons of working in Switzerland: Just arrived in Switzerland? Here’s what’s great – and not so great – about being an employee here.
thelocal.ch/20181001/the-pros-and-cons-of-working-in-switzerland-career-jobs
Putin criticizes Swiss "peace conference" on Ukraine - and hits a sore spot - Die Weltwoche
weltwoche.ch/daily/putin-kritisiert-schweizer-friedenskonferenz-zur-ukraine-und-trifft-einen-wunden-punkt/
Bright yellow, clear statement - and now also award-winning. Our climate format “Challenge Accepted” won the prize in the design category at the European ... Show more www.bodara.ch/ www.republik.ch/challenge-accepted
REVEALED: How Switzerland's native-English speakers are growing in number: Some Swiss cities have higher concentrations of foreign residents than others ...
thelocal.ch/20240423/revealed-how-switzerlands-native-english-speakers-are-growing-in-number
Trailing spouses: What happens to your Swiss permit if you get divorced?: If you came to Switzerland as a 'trailing spouse', you may be wondering whether ...
thelocal.ch/20240423/trailing-spouses-what-happens-to-your-swiss-permit-if-you-get-divorced
Whether neutrality or the EU: Switzerland is denying reality: Switzerland is denying reality in its foreign policy and security policy. This is taking its toll: ...
nzz.ch/meinung/ob-neutralitaet-oder-eu-die-schweiz-betreibt-realitaetsverweigerung-ld.1826301
Keller-Sutter in the USA: Banking law as a Swiss export hit?: The Finance Minister is promoting the Federal Council's plans to control UBS in Washington ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/keller-sutter-in-usa-bankenrecht-als-schweizer-exportschlager-271838263799
Elite tired of neutrality: Swiss bourgeoisie on the warpath. China not part of the peace farce on the Bürgenstock. Vera Weber versus Albert Rösti ...
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Nothing there spring! Suddenly it's snowing in Schaffhausen: It snowed in Schaffhausen on Sunday morning. A thin blanket of snow has even formed on the Randen.
shn.ch/region/kanton/2024-04-21/nichts-da-fruehling-ploetzlich-schneits-in-schaffhausen
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
Gallop towards NATO - The World Week: Things are not going well for the Swiss Army and the Federal Intelligence Service (NDB). Both organizations are in trouble ...
weltwoche.ch/story/galopp-richtung-nato/
Switzerland’s domestic energy resources to run out by Thursday : Switzerland is expected to deplete its local energy resources on Wednesday. From Thursday onward ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/switzerlands-domestic-energy-resources-to-run-out-by-thursday/75894109
Meet the team from the Swiss Federal Office for Customs and Border Security, along with sniffer dog Gino, at Zurich Airport ... Show more
Costly personnel change: Cassis’ dismissal costs taxpayers 250,000 francs: The Foreign Minister hoped to resolve a personnel issue quietly with a transfer ...
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‘Dialogue’: Are you concerned about increasing violence and radicalisation among young people in Switzerland?
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/dialogue-are-you-concerned-about-increasing-violence-and-radicalisation-of-young-people-in-switzerland/75845436
Federal Council presents new rules for big banks: The Federal Council wants to adapt the regulations for systemically important banks. On Wednesday ...
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Felony accusations against Amherd: Goms under criticism because of World Military Games
nzz.ch/schweiz/amherd-und-die-filzvorwuerfe-bei-den-militaerweltspielen-ld.1827111
Zurich: Sechseläuten 2024 in the live ticker: Everything about the spring festival in the live ticker.
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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.
Swiss minister criticises big bank bonuses as UBS set for stricter rules: Switzerland's finance minister took aim at bonus excesses and inflated salaries at ...
reuters.com/business/finance/swiss-minister-criticises-big-bank-bonuses-ubs-set-stricter-rules-2024-04-10/
Q1/2024 check-up: how the Swiss economy is faring - SWI swissinfo.ch: The highlights of the Swiss economy in the first three months of 2024 - here is our ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/workplace-switzerland/q1-2024-check-up-how-the-swiss-economy-is-faring/75764295
Iran attacks: How has air travel been affected?: Airlines have rerouted and cancelled flights over the weekend, causing hours of delays and longer journey times.
itv.com/news/2024-04-15/iran-attacks-how-has-air-travel-been-affected
Swiss aid organisations continue to work in Haiti despite chaos: Swiss aid organisations have not left Haiti despite the prevailing chaos.
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/swiss-aid-organisations-continue-to-work-in-haiti-despite-chaos/75713425
Tennis is the healthiest sport: that's what the experts say: Racket sport extends your life by almost ten years, says a study. Two experts explain what makes ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/tennis-ist-der-gesuendeste-sport-das-sagen-die-experten-447282321812
Airlines Cancel Flights: Navigating Middle East Instability: Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, primarily between Israel and Iran ...
riotimesonline.com/airline-cancels-flights-navigating-middle-east-instability/
Swiss Federal Court upholds Swisscom appeal in anti-trust case: The country's highest court found that Swisscom did not demonstrate unfair conduct in its ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/swiss-federal-court-upholds-swisscom-appeal-in-antitrust-case/76032044
Tragedy narrowly averted on JFK runway by quick-thinking Swiss Air pilot: Four planes were cleared to use the same JFK runway, according to the FAA ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/23/jfk-airport-near-collision-runway/
Swiss parliament votes to ban extremist symbols and gestures: Swiss lawmakers have voted in favour of banning the display of extremist and racist symbols ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20240418-swiss-parliament-seeks-ban-on-extremist-symbols
Federal Office takes initial stock of the Astra Bridge: A working week has passed since the new edition of the Astra Bridge: those responsible have drawn a ...
solothurnerzeitung.ch/solothurn/kanton-solothurn/eine-arbeitswoche-astra-bridge-ld.2606385
“This flight is making me lose sleep”: That’s why a plane flew over Aargau in the last few nights - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/nachtfluege-deshalb-flog-ein-flugzeug-in-den-vergangenen-naechten-ueber-dem-aargau/
Greenhouse gas emissions from Swiss buildings fall: Switzerland emitted 41.6 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents in 2022, 3.5 million tonnes less than in 2021.
swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-change/greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-swiss-buildings-fall/75774995
Major Swiss banks: “The Credit Suisse case must not be repeated”: The Swiss government wants to tighten regulation and supervision of UBS. She also sets her ...
faz.net/aktuell/finanzen/finanzmarkt/schweizer-regierung-will-bankenregulierung-verschaerfen-19644800.html
Measurement flights in Aargau and Zurich: Noise at night at the weekend due to measurement flights
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250,000 francs severance pay for civil servant. Climate fanaticism: Is there a need for a minaret ban against wind turbines? Mustafa Atici: Swiss success story ...
weltwoche.ch/daily/250000-franken-abgangsentschaedigung-fuer-beamtin-klima-fanatismus-braucht-es-ein-minarettverbot-gegen-windraeder-mustafa-atici-scxhweizer-erfolgsgeschichte-der-integration-ueli-maurer-fordert-ve/
Switzerland Today: Today's briefing: New big bank regulation, a date for the Ukraine peace conference, and curbing rents.
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/s/75475866
NZZ grows in Germany, AGM elects Tanja Luginbühl, Albert Rösti congratulates: Not just saving money, but adapting in order to earn money with quality journalism: ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/nzz-widersetzt-sich-dem-branchentrend-ld.1826171
Will asylum for Afghan women cause more migrants to choose Switzerland? - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/will-asylum-for-afghan-women-cause-more-migrants-to-choose-switzerland/75105765
Swiss national defense: What if the Russians come?: Once upon a time, every Swiss closet contained an assault rifle. Today, the country is denying that its ...
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UBS shareholders make a pilgrimage to Basel: Sergio Ermotti has to listen to harsh criticism about his salary - Zofinger Tagblatt
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Sanctions: Switzerland blocks more Russian funds: Another 580 million francs belonging to sanctioned Russians have emerged behind straw men ...
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Traffic tickets: Traffic tickets from Switzerland will also be enforced in Germany from May
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Artisan International Fund Q1 2024 Commentary: Artisan International Fund's portfolio meaningfully beat the benchmark MSCI EAFE Index and the MSCI All Country ...
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Federal Office of Police (Fedpol): Nicoletta della Valle announces resignation: The Federal Office of Police (Fedpol) needs a new leader: Director Nicoletta ...
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Billions for highways: Does Rösti want to avoid excitement?: The plans to widen the A1 between Schönbühl and Kirchberg are being held back “out of respect” for ...
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Manchester, UK to Bangkok, Thailand for only £398 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Manchester, UK to Bangkok, Thailand for only £398 roundtrip with Swiss ...
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