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Joseph Deiss: Interview with former Federal Councillor on Europe and Switzerland: He was always a great internationalist. Now former Federal Councillor Joseph ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/interview-joseph-deiss-ld.1825742
Quick Glance: Joseph Deiss: Wanderings in Switzerland and European Politics
- Joseph Deiss shares insights from exploring Switzerland in his new book.
- He emphasizes the practicality and diversity of the Swiss population and the country's efficiency.
- Deiss discusses Switzerland's relationship with the EU, critiques current policies, and advocates for accession.
- He reflects on his time in the Federal Council, the challenges faced, and Switzerland's political landscape.
Swiss parliamentary committee backs $5.5 bln aid plan for Ukraine: A Swiss parliamentary committee late on Thursday voted to back a 5 billion Swiss franc ($5 ...
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Eritreans: Police directors warn of unrest on national holiday: For months, hostile Eritrean groups have been causing unrest in the country ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/massenschlaegereien-unter-eritreern-polizeidirektoren-warnen-die-gemeinden-vor-heissem-wochenende-im-mai-ld.1827714
Quick Glance: Warning of Unrest on National Day: Eritrean Groups in Switzerland
- Feuding Eritrean groups are causing unrest in Switzerland.
- Supporters and opponents of the Afewerki regime celebrate National Day.
- Police directors caution against further incidents on May 24.
- Discussions on repatriating regime-supporting Eritreans in Parliament.
G7 Task Force: Switzerland wants to be part of it - but not in the middle of it: Switzerland is not to become an official member of the US-dominated group of ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/g7-task-force-gegen-russische-oligarchen-die-schweiz-will-dabei-sein-aber-nicht-mitten-drin-ld.1826751
Quick Glance: Switzerland Rejects Formal Membership in G7 Task Force
- The National Council rejects official membership in US-led task force.
- Switzerland aims to remain neutral but align with allies and not alienate critics.
- Debate over Swiss participation in G7 working group for Russia sanctions implementation.
- Switzerland emphasizes independence and international neutrality.
SNB returns to quarterly profit thanks to Swiss franc weakness - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/banking-fintech/snb-returns-to-quarterly-profit-thanks-to-swiss-franc-weakness/76388173
Federal Council: No money for UNRWA: The federal government releases 56 million francs for the Middle East, but not for the Palestinian relief organization.
nzz.ch/schweiz/nachtrag-unrwa-ld.1827793
Middle East conflict: Switzerland abstains from sensitive vote in the UN: The US blocks an application for Palestine's full membership in the United Nations ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/palaestina-die-schweiz-enthaelt-sich-im-uno-sicherheitsrat-bei-einer-heiklen-abstimmung-ld.1827103
Quick Glance: Switzerland abstains in sensitive Uno vote on the Middle East conflict
- The USA blocked the application for full membership of Palestine in the United Nations, prompting Switzerland to express concerns.
- Algeria introduced the draft resolution, with 12 out of 15 members approving it, while Switzerland and Great Britain abstained.
- The Federal Council decided that Switzerland would abstain to ease tensions and resolve the conflict, emphasizing support for the two-state solution.
- The United Nations General Assembly can decide on full membership, but the Algerian application is temporarily on hold due to the American veto.
UNRWA report: civil society wants to cut funding for good: Although the independent report partially exonerates the Palestinian relief organization ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/unrwa-bericht-buergerliche-wollen-gelder-endgueltig-streichen-108242414158
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.
Swiss Watch Exports Plunge as China and Hong Kong Demand Dries Up: Monthly Swiss watch exports suffered their biggest decline since 2020 as demand for premium ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/swiss-watch-exports-plunge-as-china-and-hong-kong-demand-dries-up
Climate ruling: questions about the impartiality of the Strasbourg judges: The European Court of Human Rights enjoys enormous prestige. But there are also those ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/heute-aktivist-morgen-richter-wie-unparteiisch-ist-das-strassburger-gericht-ld.1825884
Quick Glance: Climate Ruling: Controversy Surrounding Strasbourg Judges
- The European Court of Human Rights criticizes Switzerland for climate inaction.
- Judges interpret the Human Rights Convention extensively.
- Concerns raised about potential conflicts of interest among judges.
- The political stance of judges remains unknown.
The price of oil jumps, so does the price of gold, stocks fall - the attack on Iran shocks the markets
diepresse.com/18382845/der-oelpreis-springt-hoch-der-goldpreis-auch-aktien-fallen-der-angriff-auf-den-iran-schockt-die-maerkte
Climate ruling against Switzerland: megalomania reigns in Strasbourg: What can Switzerland do about the overreaching rulings of the Human Rights Court? Withdraw ...
nzz.ch/meinung/hueter-des-weltklimas-in-strassburg-herrscht-zunehmend-der-groessenwahn-ld.1827396
Currency Traders Turn to Options Market for Geopolitical Havens: Currency markets are in full risk-off mode amid fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/currency-traders-turn-to-options-market-for-geopolitical-havens
Five waves of UBS layoffs to start in June, SonntagsZeitung says: Layoffs under Swiss banking giant UBS's cost-cutting programme announced after its takeover of ...
reuters.com/business/finance/five-waves-ubs-layoffs-start-june-sonntagszeitung-says-2024-04-21/
Kuehne+Nagel Q1 operating profit hit by currency exchange effects: Swiss logistics group Kuehne und Nagel International reported a 39% drop in first quarter ...
reuters.com/business/kuehnenagel-q1-operating-profit-hit-by-currency-exchange-effects-2024-04-23/
Swiss luxury chalet market runs out of steam: Luxury chalet prices are expected to fall in Switzerland, but demand remains strong.
swissinfo.ch/eng/banking-fintech/swiss-luxury-chalet-market-runs-out-of-steam/75897163
Schindler reaffirms 2024 sales target, but warns of weakness in China: Lift and escalator maker Schindler reiterated its full-year revenue guidance for low ...
reuters.com/business/schindler-posts-q1-order-intake-slightly-above-expectations-2024-04-18/
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
Corona has long been a thing of the past - now the pharmaceutical giant Roche has also survived the aftermath
diepresse.com/18399963/corona-ist-lange-passe-nun-hat-auch-der-pharma-riese-roche-die-nachwehen-ueberstanden
50 years after the milk powder scandal: experts find high sugar levels in Nestlé's baby food
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/nestle-experten-finden-hohe-zuckerwerte-in-babynahrung-a-9fcf128b-9572-4ee5-89f1-72077df19b5c
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 ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/investing/ubs-switzerland-too-big-to-fail/
Swiss pharma giant Roche's first-quarter sales edge higher as its emerges from post-Covid-19 slump
cnbc.com/2024/04/24/swiss-pharma-giant-roches-first-quarter-sales-edge-higher-as-its-emerges-from-post-covid-19-slump.html
Because of SVP-Imark, Brotz is reaching its limits in the climate “arena”.: After the victory of the climate seniors at the European Court of Human Rights ...
luzernerzeitung.ch/schweiz/tv-review-wegen-svp-imark-stoesst-brotz-in-der-klima-arena-an-seine-grenzen-halten-sie-d-ld.2609564
SLO Food: A second miracle from Bern, who can believe it?: For almost three years I was allowed to write a column in the bz every four weeks. I liked doing that ...
bzbasel.ch/basel/baselland/slo-food-ein-zweites-wunder-von-bern-wer-glaubts-ld.2607163
UBS flags 'serious' concern about new Swiss capital requirements: UBS executives on Wednesday told shareholders that the bank has major concerns about the Swiss ...
reuters.com/business/finance/ubs-says-seriously-concerned-about-new-capital-requirements-talk-2024-04-24/
Swiss franc strengthens amid Middle East tensions: Large overnight gains against the dollar and euro were however partially reversed as markets calmed down ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/banking-fintech/swiss-franc-strengthens-amid-middle-east-tensions/76044050
Forget Suits and Furs. Collectors of Iconic ’80s Piagets Are Styling Them With Jeans and Nikes.
robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/how-watch-collectors-styling-piaget-timepieces-today-1235582152/
New capital requirements for Swiss banks will slow growth at UBS, says finance minister
reuters.com/business/finance/new-capital-requirements-swiss-banks-will-slow-growth-ubs-says-finance-minister-2024-04-13/
Swastika ban: National Council wants to ban extremist symbols: Extremist symbols should be banned in Switzerland. The increasing anti-Semitism makes the demand ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/hakenkreuz-verbot-nationalrat-will-extremistische-symbole-verbieten-430852612593
Richemont and Swatch shares: If not Rolex - then what?: Two Swiss watchmakers are performing completely differently on the stock market, although both have major ...
wiwo.de/finanzen/boerse/leben-mit-aktien-wenn-nicht-rolex-was-dann/29758178.html
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
“My work is a fight”: Conservationist fights the electricity law - and opposes the environmental associations - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/portrait-vera-weber-eine-naturschuetzerin-kaempft-gegen-das-stromgesetz/
Why is Patek Philippe chief not worried for top-end Swiss watches?: Known for its complex timepieces, Patek Philippe is presenting a new version of its World ...
forbesindia.com/article/lifes/why-is-patek-philippe-chief-not-worried-for-topend-swiss-watches/92585/1
Swiss parliament wants ban on extremist symbols: Swiss lawmakers on Wednesday voted in favour of banning the display of extremist and racist symbols ...
thelocal.ch/20240418/swiss-parliament-wants-ban-on-extremist-symbols
A Week That Rocked Switzerland’s Bankers, Politics and Ski Slopes: In a single week, Switzerland has been forced to confront where it stands in a 21st century ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/the-week-that-rocked-switzerland-s-bankers-politics-and-ski-slopes
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Barry Callebaut operating profit falls 40% on transformation costs: Barry Callebaut , the world's biggest chocolate maker, reported lower than expected half-year ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/barry-callebaut-operating-profit-falls-due-transformation-plan-2024-04-10/
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
New recipes against criminal potentate money are in demand in Switzerland: In the mid-1980s, Switzerland made a sensational turnaround in the way it dealt with ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/neue-rezepte-gegen-kriminelle-potentatengelder-gefragt-ld.1827414
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/
The state can IT: The federal government has repeatedly failed in IT projects. Now he's doing everything right for the first time with the E-ID - almost ...
republik.ch/2024/04/16/der-staat-kann-it
National Bank and CO₂ emissions: Climate Alliance criticizes embellished figures: For the first time, the National Bank disclosed the CO₂ emissions of its ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/co2-fussabdruck-klimaallianz-bezichtigt-die-nationalbank-der-schoenfaerberei-274781834836
The Swiss authorities leave the “King of Germany” alone: Reich citizen Peter Fitzek is coming under pressure in Germany. He has almost 200 followers in ...
republik.ch/2024/04/09/ein-koenigreich-fuer-die-schweiz
The SVP rejects the electricity law. The two SVP energy experts Imark and Egger counter this. They support the coat decree ...
weltwoche.ch/daily/die-svp-lehnt-das-stromgesetz-ab-die-beiden-svp-energieexperten-imark-und-egger-halten-dagen-sie-befuerworten-den-mantelerlass-hier-begruenden-sie-warum/
Rolex's new 2024 watches are a 'return to normalcy' after 'crazy' debuts: Coming off a "hype watch"-fueled 2023, luxury Swiss watch giant Rolex is taking a step ...
finance.yahoo.com/news/rolexs-new-2024-watches-are-a-return-to-normalcy-after-crazy-debuts-174428352.html
7 Mind-Boggling New Watches That Prove 2024 Is the Year of Mechanical High Art: In a season of aesthetic conservatism, 2024's ultra-thin and ...
robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/gallery/new-watches-mechanical-high-art-1235582161/
According to Uli Hoeneß, there are no new findings on World Cup millions: Uli Hoeneß continues to categorically rule out buying votes for the 2006 World Cup in ...
berliner-zeitung.de/sport-leidenschaft/nach-aussage-von-uli-hoeness-gibt-es-keine-neuen-erkenntnisse-um-wm-millionen-li.2206149
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday: Further flights from Switzerland to the Middle East are suspended; some medications bought abroad ...
thelocal.ch/20240418/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-138
Swiss banking plan leaves 'relieved' UBS out of immediate firing line: UBS could take years to feel the bite of new regulations after the Swiss government set ...
reuters.com/business/finance/swiss-banking-plan-leaves-relieved-ubs-out-immediate-firing-line-2024-04-11/
At Watches and Wonders, everyone is dropping hot new tourbillons: The likes of Piaget, Hermès, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Panerai have all just unveiled some seriously ...
gq-magazine.co.uk/article/tourbillon-trend-watches-and-wonders-2024
DFB, summer fairytale affair: What does Uli Hoeneß know?: To this day, a bribery affair casts a shadow over the 2006 World Cup in Germany ...
welt.de/sport/fussball/article250943832/DFB-Sommermaerchen-Affaere-Was-weiss-Uli-Hoeness.html
The 7 Best Red Wines From Napa Valley’s Oakville AVA: More than 70 producers and growers cultivate grapes in Oakville, which produce the foremost Cabernet ...
robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/gallery/best-oakville-red-wines-2024-buy-now-1235575558/
UBS CEO Ermotti Deserves His $16 Million Pay, Kelleher Says: UBS Group AG Chief Executive Officer Sergio Ermotti’s 14.4 million Swiss franc ($15 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/ubs-ceo-earned-his-16-million-pay-in-toughest-job-in-finance
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A look into the abyss - Die Weltwoche: Sometimes the best way to start a column is with a number. The number is 74,852, the latest certified circulation of Blick ...
weltwoche.ch/story/blick-in-den-abgrund/
Annoyed Green Glättli in the asylum “Arena”: There is room for refugees who really need protection; Switzerland should expel everyone else ...
bzbasel.ch/schweiz/srf-genervter-gruenen-glaettli-in-der-asyl-arena-eine-billige-art-haerte-zu-demonstrieren-ld.2612511
The Federal Council was a source of unrest in the 19th century: In the 19th century, completely different customs prevailed in the Federal Council than today ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/der-bundesrat-ein-unruheherd-ld.1827916
'Your permit is invalid': How scammers in Switzerland target foreigners: Scores of foreign residents have received an email recently telling them their residency ...
thelocal.ch/20240426/your-permit-is-invalid-how-scammers-in-switzerland-target-foreigners
Migration: Beat Jans urgently needs a strategy: Limits open, eyes closed - and through. This strategy of the Swiss migration minister could fall on his feet.
nzz.ch/meinung/beat-jans-auf-verlorenem-posten-sogar-nancy-faeser-macht-was-die-svp-fordert-ld.1827423
Basel - Pharmaceutical giant appears to be in a stable position: Roche is taking stock and checking off the Corona consequences in the first quarter ...
verlagshaus-jaumann.de/inhalt.basel-pharmariese-zeigt-sich-stabil-aufgestellt.cd3a339a-2fdf-432b-8429-bcc51e46aa5e.html
Could Livermore Valley be the new Bay Area destination for cabernet franc?: Livermore will host its second annual CabFranc-a-Palooza May 3-5.
mercurynews.com/2024/04/23/could-livermore-valley-be-the-new-bay-area-destination-for-cabernet-franc/
Should murder not be subject to statute of limitations? No, says the Aargau government council - These are the reasons - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/debatte-soll-mord-unverjaehrbar-sein-nein-sagt-der-aargauer-regierungsrat-das-sind-die-gruende/
SVP Canton of Bern adopts yes slogans for the electricity law: The delegates of the SVP Canton of Bern spoke clearly in favor of the energy law on Tuesday ...
bernerzeitung.ch/svp-kanton-bern-ja-parole-zum-stromgesetz-entgegen-der-svp-schweiz-839326923816
Because on the Rhine - Download the app, book and drive off: Bicycles have recently become available for rent in the city with three countries and can be used ...
verlagshaus-jaumann.de/inhalt.weil-am-rhein-app-laden-buchen-und-losfahren.61787e3b-40c5-4d8c-939d-b6c705a29ac5.html
The frozen Russian funds have shrunk - especially because of price losses: The value of private Russian financial assets blocked in this country has fallen by 1 ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/milliardenverlust-auf-gesperrten-russland-vermoegen-in-der-schweiz-ld.1827524
Greubel Forsey, the Go-To Watch Brand of the Ultra Rich, Is Dropping Prices: Greubel Forsey, whose impossible-to-get timepieces could cost a million Swiss francs ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/billionaires-go-to-watch-brand-greubel-forsey-is-dropping-prices
Is it legal to burn an Austrian flag?: Different countries hold distinct rules on burning the symbol of national pride and unity. In neighbouring Switzerland ...
thelocal.at/20240422/is-it-legal-to-burn-an-austrian-flag
Is it better for consumers in Switzerland if the Swiss franc is strong or weak?: Although Switzerland’s currency has weakened slightly against the euro in recent ...
thelocal.ch/20240422/is-it-better-for-consumers-in-switzerland-if-the-swiss-franc-is-strong-or-weak
New El Dorado: Why Swiss watch brands making time for India: Last month, after 16 years of negotiations, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)—Switzerland ...
forbesindia.com/article/news/new-el-dorado-why-swiss-watch-brands-making-time-for-india/92679/1
Do we need mandatory daily sick pay? After a surprising decision by the National Council, tug-of-war begins in the Council of States - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/versicherung-brauchts-obligatorisches-krankentaggeld-nach-ueberraschendem-nationalrats-entscheid-beginnt-seilziehen-im-staenderat/
“A secession would be very stupid for both sides.”: Dominik Straumann is considered a moderate SVP member who has now been overthrown as party leader in the ...
bajour.ch/a/clv9j7eys5725882sguynil9rsk/interview-dominik-straumann-ueber-die-svp-baselland-und-sarah-regez
Deutschkreutz: Swiss franc loan is being refinanced: Due to exchange rate fluctuations, the loan grew from 4 to 6.5 million. Now the debt is being restructured.
bvz.at/oberpullendorf/schweizer-franken-euro-deutschkreutz-frankenkredit-wird-umgeschuldet-418277573
Economist: Fed's inflation problem is strong US demand, not oil prices: The attack on Iran on Friday isn't as important for US inflation as domestic demand ...
businessinsider.com/fed-inflation-problem-us-economy-demand-not-oil-price-2024-4
Slovakia Ventures Beyond Euro Bonds for First Time in Decade: Slovakia tapped a debt market beyond its own euro region for the first time in a decade and plans ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/slovakia-ventures-beyond-euro-bonds-for-first-time-in-decade
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Last tests in Trimmis and Necker before the wreath festivals: The last wrestling festivals before the wreath festival season are coming up in Trimmis and Necker ...
sarganserlaender.ch/artikel/letzte-tests-vor-den-kranzfesten
Five big news stories from Switzerland you need to know about this week: Illegal apartment rental practices and unscrupulous retail tactics are among the Swiss ...
thelocal.ch/20240419/five-big-news-stories-from-switzerland-you-need-to-know-about-this-week-13
National Council wants to restrict associations' right to complain: Suddenly a sacred cow is at stake. Associations such as Pro Natura or the Landscape ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/die-buergerlichen-schleifen-das-verbandsbeschwerderecht-ld.1826779
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Friday: Police reports that radicalised teens are on the rise; MPs decide not to test population's ...
thelocal.ch/20240419/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-136
Signify expands its Philips solar portfolio: Signify not only has lights under the Philips Hue brand in its range, it also sells solar lights under the Philips ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/signify-erweitert-sein-philips-solar-portfolio/
Gerhard Pfister used to be on the right, now he has a social conscience: In his early days, the politician was considered a dissenter on the right fringe of the ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/der-wandlungsfaehige-herr-pfister-ld.1825910
Would you like it to be a little suggestive? - The World Week: Not all necklines are the same. Mine wasn't particularly daring, but it couldn't be denied when a ...
weltwoche.ch/story/darfs-ein-bisschen-anzueglich-sein/
Pro Senectute helps create a will: Pro Senectute offers a will calculator. This service calculates the legally required portion of your own estate online in a ...
sarganserlaender.ch/artikel/mit-testament-ueber-nachlassbestimmen
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