overview of the media of Switzerland
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
Number of African-born millionaires to skyrocket over next decade: report: Africa’s millionaire population is expected to rise by 65 percent within the next 10 ...
rfi.fr/en/africa/20240419-african-born-millionaires-will-skyrocket-in-the-next-ten-years
Swiss women win landmark climate human rights case: Portuguese youth directed to take action to national courts
ft.com/content/2f65a1b9-ba6c-4f09-8e66-96a1e06ad5b6
The Swiss Spaghetti harvest: The most successful April Fools' Day prank of all time
thelocal.ch/20200401/re-living-the-swiss-spaghetti-harvest-the-most-successful-april-fools-day-prank-of-all-time
Quick Glance: April Fools' Day 2024: From Baby Language Translation Apps to a Ghostbuster at Tinder
- Every year on April 1st, companies and brands introduce new 'products' for jokes. Sweetgreen, Welch's, and Omaha Steaks showcase ideas like baby language translation apps.
- April 1st, known as April Fools' Day, encourages not trusting anyone and questioning everything. Companies use this day to surprise customers and employees with prank products.
- Despite occasional failed pranks, marketers continue to rely on fake products to grab attention. Examples include a hot dog-flavored drink from 7-Eleven and a translation app for stoner language.
- Other prank products include things like AI-powered dolls, banana sleeping bags, and even cheese spritz sprays. Companies like Krispy Kreme, Omaha Steaks, and Quest Nutrition participate in this fun tradition.
Moscow Slams Planned Ukraine Peace Summit as U.S. 'Project' : Russia's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday criticized plans to hold a Ukraine peace summit in ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/10/moscow-slams-planned-ukraine-peace-summit-as-us-project-a84804
Swiss citizen triggers uproar in Thailand: A Swiss man living in Thailand lost his temper for a moment and sparked an unprecedented witch hunt ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/swiss-citizen-triggers-uproar-in-thailand/75524563
Chinese leader Xi meets Russia’s Lavrov as two partners tout strong ties: Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with top Russian diplomat Sergey Lavrov in Beijing ...
cnn.com/2024/04/09/china/xi-jinping-lavrov-russia-china-ukraine-intl-hnk/
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday: Social media post about fatal shooting in Zurich; worst roads to be stuck on in Geneva; and more ...
thelocal.ch/20240416/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-137
All you need to know about Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland: Switzerland plans to host a high-level Ukraine peace conference in mid-June ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/explainer-latest-developments-on-ukraine-peace-summit-in-switzerland/75388577
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.
How to tame UBS without making the bank toothless: Swiss government proposals to regulate Too Big to Fail banks meets sceptical response.
swissinfo.ch/eng/banking-fintech/how-to-tame-ubs-without-making-the-bank-toothless/75541822
Billionaire, 64, who disappeared during hike 'living with mistress in Moscow': Karl-Erivan Haub was training for a ski mountaineering race at the Matterhorn ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/17/billionaire-64-disappeared-hike-living-mistress-moscow-20667384/
30 Under 30 Europe Entertainment 2024: From TikTok Clips To Netflix Hits, PinkPantheress And Emma Mackey Are Among Those Redefining Fame In The ...
forbes.com/sites/deansterlingjones/2024/04/09/30-under-30-europe-entertainment-2024-pinkpantheress-and-emma-mackey-redefining-fame-in-the-digital-age/
🐑 Around a dozen Swiss sheep farmers from the Saint-Barthelemy area on Saturday dumped the bodies of animals killed by wolves in front of the regional ... Show more www.barrons.com/news/farmers-dump-sheep-killed-by-wolves-in-front-of-swiss-government-building-17e6c824
Migration: Is Switzerland importing labour without the people? : Circular migration programmes are a way to fill labour shortages and promote short-term ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/migration-is-switzerland-importing-labor-without-the-people/74355284
Swiss Alps helicopter crash kills three people and injures three more: The helicopter skidded off its landing zone near the 3,668-metre Petit Combin peak in ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/02/swiss-alps-helicopter-crash-kills-three-people-injures-20574310/
European court’s climate ruling ‘could be own goal’ for green ideas - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/marc-bühlmann-european-courts-climate-ruling-could-be-own-goal-for-green-ideas/75519493
Avalanche in Switzerland kills three people: Three people are killed and another is injured in an avalanche at Riffelberg, near the Swiss Alpine ski resort of ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-02/avalanche-in-switzerland-kills-three-people/103657962
Quick Glance: Three individuals unaccounted for in Swiss ski resort avalanche
- Reports indicate that at least three individuals were swept away by an avalanche at the prestigious Swiss ski resort of Zermatt on Monday, prompting authorities to issue warnings about potential further disasters due to severe winds and snowfall.
- Authorities from the Valais canton in southern Switzerland disclosed that the avalanche occurred in the off-piste area of the Riffelberg district in Zermatt.
- Following unfavorable weather conditions, a police representative later informed the Keystone-ATS news agency about the disappearance of at least three individuals, as rescuers persisted in their search efforts within the snowy terrain.
- Intense snowfall and strong winds led authorities to raise concerns and caution the public about a significant avalanche risk in the southern Swiss Alps.
Stung by an anonymous message circulated via WhatsApp about the National Identification System (NIDS), Cabinet member Dr Dana Morris Dixon made an unscheduled ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/18/absolutely-false/
Pornography offenses soar among minors in Switzerland: The creation and the sharing of nudes of minors is against the law in Switzerland.
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/pornography-offenses-soar-among-minors-in-switzerland/74807097
Zurich historian on elections in India: ‘I have a lot of hope for the future’: Debjani Bhattacharyya discusses Indian elections, federalism and the free trade ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/democracy/debjani-bhattacharyya-elections-in-india-i-have-a-lot-of-hope-for-the-future/74944692
After media report, Nestle India says cut added sugars in baby cereal range: Nestle: Swiss investigative group says it found packaged goods major added sugar in ...
business-standard.com/companies/news/after-media-report-nestle-india-says-cut-added-sugars-in-baby-cereal-range-124041800322_1.html
Quick Glance: Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries
- Nestlé adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products in poorer countries, contradicting international guidelines.
- Public Eye's investigation revealed that products like Nido and Cerelac contain added sugar in many countries, while this is not the case in European markets.
- The World Health Organization warns of rising childhood obesity in poorer countries and emphasizes no added sugars for children under three years old.
- Nestlé defends the quality of its products but states that recipes vary based on regulation and local ingredient availability.
Why June meet on Ukraine conflict is a testament to Switzerland’s standing as a peacemaker
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/switzerland-peace-conference-russia-ukraine-war-crisis-9276398/
Zurich's housing woes spark illegal rental practices: The demand for affordable apartments in Switzerland’s largest city is so strong that some tenants have ...
thelocal.ch/20240416/zurichs-housing-woes-spark-illegal-rental-practices
Forget the Hollywood hustle, the entertainment industry's newest power players are building careers on social media and launching them on streaming services ... Show more #ForbesUnder30 www.forbes.com/sites/deansterlingjones/2024/04/09/30-under-30-europe-entertainment-2024-pinkpantheress-and-emma-mackey-redefining-fame-in-the-digital-age/
Türkiye drafting new peace plan for Ukraine war: Russian media: Türkiye wants to end the Russia-Ukraine war with a new comprehensive peace plan ...
dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/turkiye-drafting-new-peace-plan-for-ukraine-war-russian-media
'AI pimps' and their fake influencers are mass-harvesting women's videos to peddle porn
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-14/how-ai-pimps-influencers-are-using-womens-videos/103658046
Putin calls Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland a "panopticon": Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has called the Peace Summit in Switzerland – to which Russia has ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/11/7450868/
US Biden expected to attend Ukraine Peace Formula Summit talks in June: US President Joe Biden is expected to attend a high-level Ukraine war peace conference ...
euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/us-biden-expected-to-attend-ukraine-peace-formula-summit-talks-in-june/
Skier saves brothers in the Alps by pushing them out of helicopter: A British skier has saved the lives of two brothers by pushing them out of a helicopter after ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/04/skier-saves-brothers-alps-pushing-helicopter-20584961/
Sweden vs Switzerland: 12 facts to help you tell them apart: A new chapter has been added to the on-going saga of confusion between Switzerland and Sweden — and ...
thelocal.se/20180702/sweden-v-switzerland-12-facts-to-help-you-tell-them-apart
Big names from sports, tech and finance return to Kiawah to talk and play: A corporate global leadership summit organized brings together power brokers from the ...
postandcourier.com/business/kiawah-charleston-sports-mets-golf-steve-cohen-ted-leonsis/article_d28cfe9e-f1cb-11ee-88ae-9375f5cbfd35.html
'Il fait bon chaud': Geneva reveals how different French is in Switzerland: It is a well-known fact that the Swiss German language is totally different from ...
thelocal.ch/20240328/il-fait-bon-chaud-geneva-reveals-how-french-is-different-in-switzerland
Switzerland Today: Today's briefing: Avalanche statistics, pension payments, and gold bunnies.
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/switzerland-today/74427031
Switzerland Today: How would you go about designing a city in a foreign country from scratch? Discover how Le Corbusier did it in Monday's briefing.
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/switzerland-today/74272173
Kate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy: Kate, the Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy.
seattletimes.com/entertainment/kate-princess-of-wales-says-she-has-cancer-and-is-undergoing-chemotherapy/
Quick Glance: British Royal Family Left with Only 9 Working Members
- Kate Middleton and King Charles have announced cancer treatments and temporarily stepped back from royal duties.
- The royal family now consists mainly of older members who are taking on responsibilities.
- Prince William is supporting his wife and taking on duties while King Charles and others are absent.
- The royal family is in a vulnerable position, relying on few working members who are mostly in their 70s and 80s.
Why older people in rich countries are happier than the young: Switzerland is one of the happiest nations in the world, but life satisfaction is dropping among ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/why-older-people-in-rich-countries-are-happier-than-the-young/74043452
Switzerland tops global table for patents per capita: Switzerland filed the most patent applications per inhabitant with the European Patent Office (EPO) in 2023 ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/science/switzerland-tops-global-table-for-patents-per-capita/73890507
Why the Swiss central bank made a surprise cut to its key interest: The Swiss National Bank (SNB) said on Thursday it is trimming its key interest rate ...
euronews.com/business/2024/03/21/why-switzerlands-central-bank-made-a-surprise-cut-to-its-key-interest-rate
Quick Glance: Swiss National Bank Surprises with Rate Cut
- The Swiss National Bank cut its main interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.50%, becoming the first major central bank to ease tighter monetary policy aimed at tackling inflation.
- The franc dropped following the decision, boosting the euro to its highest level against the Swiss currency since mid-July last year, with Swiss government bond yields also falling.
- Experts like Karsten Junius and Alexander Koch highlighted the significance of the rate cut due to low inflation rates and the strong franc, with expectations for more rate cuts.
- The decision was widely perceived as a surprise, leading to speculation about further rate cuts in June and September, as inflation forecasts were substantially revised downwards.
Loading: Which countries in Europe have the best and worst Internet speeds? : New research reveals the parts of Europe with the fastest and slowest Internet ...
euronews.com/next/2024/03/26/loading-where-in-europe-has-the-best-and-worst-internet-speeds
Conjoined twins clap back at critics over negative comments about their marriage: Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel have clapped back at critics who have ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/30/conjoined-twins-clap-back-at-critics-over-negative-comments-about-their-marriage/
A year on from Credit Suisse's rescue, banks remain vulnerable
reuters.com/markets/europe/year-credit-suisses-rescue-banks-remain-vulnerable-2024-03-15/
Teen stabs Jewish man in Zurich, reportedly shouts ‘Death to the Jews’: Victim, an ultra-Orthodox man in his 50s, seriously injured in attack; police say they ...
timesofisrael.com/teen-stabs-jewish-man-in-zurich-reportedly-shouts-death-to-the-jews/
Quick Glance: Antisemitic Attack: Jewish Man Stabbed in Switzerland
- An Orthodox Jew was stabbed by a 15-year-old assailant in the Selnau area of Zurich, Switzerland.
- City Councilor Jehuda Spielman praised bystanders for intervening and saving the victim's life.
- The attacker shouted antisemitic slogans and jihadist concepts while stabbing the victim.
- Police are investigating the incident and have heightened security measures for the Jewish community.
Swiss addiction experts alarmed by rise in young smokers: Addiction Switzerland is calling for more measures to protect young people after identifying an ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/addiction-charity-alarmed-by-increase-in-children-smoking/74022554
Photographer steps inside Vietnam’s shadowy ‘click farms’: The images offer a rare glimpse inside murky enterprises that artificially generate social media likes ...
cnn.com/style/vietnam-farms-jack-latham-beggars-honey/
Marcel Dettling appointed as Swiss People’s Party’s new leader: Marcel Dettling, a 43-year-old farmer from canton Schwyz, was elected as the new leader of the ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/marcel-dettling-appointed-as-swiss-peoples-partys-new-leader/74213297
We Need a Public Service Internet to Free Us from Big Tech’s Grasp: The profit-led business models of big tech are harming democracy. We should look to the ...
scientificamerican.com/article/we-need-a-public-service-internet-to-free-us-from-big-techs-grasp/
Beloved Middlesbrough hiker died after Swiss Alps fall within hours of last contacting family www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/hiking-engineer-aidan-roche-died-28885180
Lizzo says ‘I quit’ after ‘lies’ told about her: NEW York, United States (AFP) — Pop star Lizzo, who built her brand on being a poster girl for self-love but has ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/30/lizzo-says-i-quit-after-lies-told-about-her/
The Ukrainian teenagers who returned to a war zone for their school prom: Three friends who were separated by the war talk about going back home for a special ...
bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68430049
Switzerland warns against using ‘Lemon Bottle’ fat-dissolving injections - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/switzerland-warns-against-using-lemon-bottle-fat-dissolving-injections/74408244
Is it all over for the World Summit for Democracy?: The World Summit for Democracy is threatening to collapse. This creates an opportunity for Switzerland and ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/democracy/is-it-all-over-for-the-world-summit-for-democracy/73480129
Skiers who froze to death in the Alps are named as one remains missing: Family of skiers who were found frozen to death on the Swiss Alps have been named along ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/12/video-shows-snow-cave-dug-skiers-freezing-death-alps-20446990/
International Women’s Day: do women have equal rights in Switzerland?: According to a major SBC survey, more than half of the male respondents believe that equal ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/dialogue-gender-equality-international-women-day-do-women-have-equal-rights-in-switzerland/73417345
Russia says it will not participate in Switerzland peace talks even if invited: Andriy Yermak, the head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, suggested in ...
kyivindependent.com/russia-will-not-participate-in-switerzland-peace-talks-even-if-invited-foreign-ministry-spokesperson-says/
Here's an investigation into young Albanian women lured to Switzerland to work as nannies. 🇦🇱
They are promised a good job in a safe country but eventually ... Show more
What are the allegations upending UNRWA’s aid efforts in Gaza?: Israel claims that UNRWA colludes with Hamas, leading donors like Switzerland to withhold funding ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/behind-the-allegations-upending-unrwas-aid-efforts-in-gaza/73203007
Pensions: how the Swiss voted on March 3: The latest results from the pension votes on March 3.
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/results-swiss-pension-vote-march-3-2024-switzerland/72856183
The decision by a hotel in Davos not to rent out sledges and ski equipment to Jewish guests is the latest flashpoint with locals in the Swiss mountain resort ... Show more buff.ly/3wmMn6M
SRG President in an interview: Why the SRG doesn't want to save: Jean-Michel Cina says he is not necessarily looking for a woman for the general directorate ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/srg-praesident-im-interview-warum-die-srg-nicht-sparen-will-330692601445
Five key takeaways from Switzerland’s pension votes: The Swiss voted on two important pension issues on March 3 - here are the key lessons learned.
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/five-key-takeaways-oasi-pension-swiss-switzerland/73301607
Microsoft compares New York Times' claims against OpenAI to Hollywood's early fight against VCR
cnbc.com/2024/03/05/microsoft-seeks-dismissal-parts-of-new-york-times-suit-against-openai.html
What are the allegations upending UNRWA’s aid efforts in Gaza?: Israel claims that UNRWA colludes with Hamas, leading donors like Switzerland to withhold funding ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/behind-the-allegations-upending-unrwas-aid-efforts-in-gaza/73203007
Switzerland Today : Geneva-based healthcare staff to help in French hospitals, hate speech and racial profiling.
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/switzerland-today/73135862
The end of the Geneva Motor Show may be near, warns auto expert: After three cancellations and a guest appearance in Qatar, the Geneva International Motor Show ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/workplace-switzerland/auto-expert-stefan-bratzel-geneva-motor-show-2024-end/72771448
Ukrainian children integrate well into Swiss schools: According to a survey, almost all children and young people from Ukraine receive education in Switzerland.
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/survey-ukrainian-children-integrate-well-into-swiss-schools/72962394
Covid turned new Swiss parliamentarian Farah Rumy into a fighter: The Grenchen parliamentarian on the care initiative, naturalisation procedures - and vanilla ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/covid-turned-freshman-swiss-parliamentarian-farah-rumy-into-a-fighter/72921693
REVEALED: What the Swiss like and dislike about their country: Neither the Swiss nor foreign residents are neutral about living in Switzerland — in fact ...
thelocal.ch/20230417/revealed-what-the-swiss-like-and-dislike-about-their-country-and-each-other
Swiss antisemitism shock at Davos shop sign saying no skis for Jews: Anti-racist groups argue the case violates discrimination laws and police are investigating.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68283043
Switzerland Today: On Tuesday: bad press for Davos, and concert listings in Zurich.
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/switzerland-today/72536116
Switzerland regrets failed UN vote for Gaza ceasefire: Switzerland regrets failure of UN Security Council to agree on ceasefire in Gaza.
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/switzerland-regrets-failed-un-vote-for-gaza-ceasefire/72821494
Daniel McDonnell: Damien Duff’s rallying call came at just the right time : You can subscribe to Daniel’s weekly newsletter here
independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/daniel-mcdonnell-damien-duffs-rallying-call-came-at-just-the-right-time/a2124489679.html
Switzerland Today: Thursday's briefing: Swiss president under pressure, tourism boosts and a tipping problem.
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/switzerland-today/72895469
Neutrality trumps Navalny in measured Swiss criticism of Russia : The Swiss government responded to the death of Alexei Navalny with too much restraint for some.
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/neutrality-trumps-navalny-in-measured-swiss-criticism-of-russia/72855730
Nanny trafficking for the middle class: There is a system that lures Albanian women to Switzerland as nannies. And they end up in the hands of human traffickers ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/workplace-switzerland/nanny-human-trafficking-for-the-swiss-switzerland-middle-class/72595435
The United Kingdom plans to ban disposable e-cigarettes, as part of a drive to curb youth vaping. Several dozen countries have outlawed single-use vapes ... Show more
Switzerland: Police shoot dead axe-wielding hostage-taker on train: The emergency lasted several hours and hostages were freed unharmed.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68249985
Kate, the Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy: The video announcement came after weeks of speculation spread on social media ...
inquirer.com/news/nation-world/princess-catherine-cancer-chemotherapy-20240322.html
Swiss pilot announces hydrogen-powered round-the-world tour: After the first-ever round-the-world solar flight with Solar Impulse in 2016 ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/business/swiss-pilot-announces-hydrogen-powered-tour-around-the-world-in-nine-days/49193680
OpenAI alleges New York Times 'hacked' ChatGPT for lawsuit evidence: OpenAI asked a judge to dismiss parts of The New York Times' lawsuit against it ...
cnbc.com/2024/02/27/openai-alleges-new-york-times-hacked-chatgpt-for-lawsuit-evidence.html
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