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Television SRF: How editor-in-chief Brenn whitewashes the institution: Never before have so many complaints been received against Swiss television as last year ...
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Quick Glance: SRF: Tristan Brenn and the Challenges of Criticism
- Tristan Brenn, the sixth Editor-in-Chief of Swiss Television, is relatively unknown.
- In a decade, Brenn has not authored any content but primarily serves as an 'explanatory figure'.
- He defends SRF against criticism, emphasizes the correctness of the coverage, and excludes absurd views.
- Despite increasing complaints about SRF, Brenn attributes them to external factors and highlights the low number of supported complaints.
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.
Actor Til Schweiger: “For me, Böhmermann is the greatest emetic in the German media landscape” - The World Week
weltwoche.de/daily/schauspieler-til-schweiger-boehmermann-ist-fuer-mich-das-groesste-brechmittel-in-der-deutschen-medienlandschaft/
Quick Glance: Til Schweiger criticizes Böhmermann and Pocher
- Til Schweiger expresses criticism towards Jan Böhmermann and Oliver Pocher in an interview.
- He refers to Böhmermann as the 'biggest emetic' and reveals violent fantasies against him.
- Schweiger also addresses accusations regarding his behavior on the set of 'Manta Manta: Zwoter Teil'.
- Nevertheless, Schweiger plans to release a new film titled 'Sandkastenkrieger'.
Marathon: Swiss champion Adrian Lehmann dies of a heart attack: Last year, Adrian Lehmann became Swiss champion at the Zurich Marathon. Now he has died at the ...
nzz.ch/sport/leichtathletik/marathon-schweizer-meister-adrian-lehmann-stirbt-an-einem-herzinfarkt-ld.1827331
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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 ...
thelocal.ch/20230427/which-swiss-cantons-have-a-public-holiday-on-may-1st-2
Resistance to the energy transition: Solar parks and wind turbines are an opportunity
nzz.ch/meinung/widerstand-gegen-energiewende-solarparks-und-windraeder-sind-eine-chance-ld.1827424
Quick Glance: Resistance to Energy Transition: Collaboration and Compromise Key
- Swiss energy transition faces opposition in villages, but presents an opportunity for urban-rural collaboration.
- Decisions on renewable energy are being made in rural community meetings, reflecting concerns about implementation of energy transition.
- Despite rejection of wind turbines and solar parks in some communities, successful projects demonstrate that compromises are possible.
- A collaborative approach between cities and rural communities, along with recalling solidarity, are crucial for the success of the energy transition.
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 ...
thelocal.ch/20240423/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-138
We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent: Reducing the need for car travel is better for health, the environment and public safety
scientificamerican.com/article/we-need-to-make-cities-less-car-dependent/
We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent: Reducing the need for car travel is better for health, the environment and public safety
scientificamerican.com/article/we-need-to-make-cities-less-car-dependent/
Vatican to swear in new Swiss Guards on 6 May: Swiss Guards celebrate 518 years in 2024.
The Vatican will hold its annual ceremony to swear in new recruits into ...
wantedinrome.com/news/vatican-to-swear-in-new-swiss-guards-on-6-may.html
From São Paulo to Venice: 15 cities with ambitious zero-carbon projects: 15 cities are transforming underused urban sites into zero-carbon developments in the ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/zero-carbon-cities-urban-regeneration/
Arlesheim is one of the most beautiful villages in Switzerland: The district capital of Unterbaselbiet has been awarded the "Best Swiss Villages" label by the ...
bzbasel.ch/basel/baselland/ausgezeichnet-arlesheim-gehoert-nun-auch-offiziell-zu-den-schoensten-doerfern-der-schweiz-ld.2607184
Zurich football fans gather in city centre after part of stadium is closed off: Over 1,000 fans of the Zurich Football Club gathered in the centre of the Swiss ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/zurich-football-fans-gather-in-city-centre-after-part-of-stadium-is-closed-off/76160310
What are the best ways to search for your next job in Switzerland?: Looking for a new job in Switzerland? We've put together some tips on where to search for ...
thelocal.ch/20240308/what-are-the-best-ways-to-search-for-your-next-job-in-switzerland
A cow with special status: The Swiss Brown Swiss cow Maya turned 23 years old in March. A proud old age for a cow.
wundo.ch/artikel/eine-kuh-mit-sonderstatus/
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100 years of youth hostels: luxury or mass processing?: Wellness instead of scratchy blankets: Swiss youth hostels have become more luxurious over the past 100 ...
nzz.ch/reisen/reisen-jugi-ld.1827260
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 ...
thelocal.ch/20230501/opinion-why-joining-a-club-in-switzerland-offers-a-fast-track-to-integration
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
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 ...
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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.
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.
Yann Sommer becomes Italian champion with Inter Milan: Inter Milan are Italian champions for the 20th time. The team with Swiss national goalie Yann Sommer is ...
nzz.ch/sport/inter-mailand-mit-dem-schweizer-goalie-yann-sommer-gewinnt-den-scudetto-ld.1827517
Swiss bank boss's mega salary causes a stir: “He delivers”: UBS boss Sergio Ermotti's salary is heating up otherwise calm minds in Switzerland ...
fr.de/wirtschaft/mega-gehalt-schweizer-bank-boss-ermotti-ubs-wirbel-streit-generalversammlung-zr-93031597.html
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
Schawinski: He is fighting for the name Radio Grischa: In the fight for the concession in the mountain canton, the Swiss radio pioneer has outdone Somedia AG ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/schawi-760332669402
These are the officially best Swiss breweries 2024: The breweries associated with Locher won nine awards. 550 beers were tested for the Swiss Beer Awards.
handelszeitung.ch/unternehmen/das-sind-die-offiziell-besten-schweizer-brauereien-2024-703807
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 ...
thelocal.ch/20191031/swiss-city-differences-updated
Voice sold to AI for 3000 dollars: A Swiss woman tells: What does it mean when your voice suddenly announces everything from streetcar stops to porn ads?
nzz.ch/technologie/fuer-3000-dollar-hat-eine-schweizerin-ihre-stimme-an-microsoft-verkauft-jetzt-kann-man-sie-dank-ki-alles-sagen-lassen-ld.1826390
India Votes: Modi Tries to Win Over South As Elections Set to Kick Off: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as they ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/the-world-s-biggest-election-is-set-to-begin-india-votes
Influencer at SRF: A "journalist" from Swiss television advertises an energy drink on Tiktok - and thus violates its own guidelines - Die Weltwoche
weltwoche.ch/daily/influencer-beim-srf-ein-journalist-des-schweizer-fernsehens-wirbt-auf-tiktok-fuer-einen-energiedrink-und-verstoesst-damit-gegen-die-eigenen-richtlinien/
scam - That's behind the strange tape calls that thousands of Swiss people are currently receiving
aargauerzeitung.ch/schweiz/das-steckt-hinter-den-merkwuerdigen-tonband-anrufen-die-tausende-schweizer-erhalten-ld.2610350
Kuhn Rikon’s Swiss-Made Cast-Iron Pan Is Smooth and Sustainable: You probably don't need it, but Kuhn Rikon's Swiss-made cast-iron pan will convert you ...
wired.com/review/kuhn-rikon-black-star-cast-iron/
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
Poverty in old age: the elderly explain their escape from expensive Switzerland: Pensioners leave their homeland because they want to and cannot afford care ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/armut-im-alter-betagte-erklaeren-flucht-aus-der-teuren-schweiz-375432178958
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
Was the secret service behind the 2019 terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka?: Five years ago, 269 people were killed in attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka ...
nzz.ch/gesellschaft/sri-lanka-whistleblower-ld.1826455
New Swiss F-35: engines need to be upgraded: The fighter jet's engine is causing problems. Switzerland will receive these outdated models - and will have to wait ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/neue-schweizer-f-35-triebwerke-muessen-nachgeruestet-werden-681596570998
Yann Sommer becomes Italian champion with Inter Milan: Inter Milan are Italian champions for the 20th time. The team with Swiss national goalie Yann Sommer is ...
nzz.ch/sport/inter-mailand-mit-dem-schweizer-goalie-yann-sommer-gewinnt-den-scudetto-ld.1827517
Quick Glance: Inter's Serie A Triumph Under Inzaghi
- Inter Milan dominated the Italian football league this season, securing a sweet triumph for coach Simone Inzaghi with their 20th Serie A title.
- Through an effective pre-season transfer window where they acquired players like Marcus Thuram, Benjamin Pavard, and Yann Sommer, Inter built a strong team.
- With an impressive striking duo of Martinez and Thuram, supported by Barella, Calhanoglu, and Dimarco, Inter scored a total of 79 goals.
- Challengers like Juventus, Milan, and Napoli couldn't keep up with Inter, allowing them to comfortably march towards their second Serie A title in four years.
Sinnesberger in the squad - Zelger no more: Swiss Ski's squad selection in the Alpine skiing discipline was published on Friday. From a local perspective ...
wundo.ch/artikel/sinnesberger-im-kader-zelger-nicht-mehr/
Digitalization of the healthcare system must move forward: The opportunities of a digitalized healthcare system are still little known among the Swiss population ...
nzz.ch/meinung/das-schweizer-gesundheitswesen-muss-digital-werden-ld.1823738
The health insurance initiatives can endanger your health: Healthcare is becoming more and more expensive all the time. But we live longer and longer and receive ...
nzz.ch/meinung/die-krankenkassen-initiativen-koennen-ihre-gesundheit-gefaehrden-ld.1826644
Axpo opens hydrogen production plant in Domat/Ems: customers still missing: Axpo has opened the largest Swiss plant for the production of hydrogen in Domat/Ems ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/axpo-eroeffnet-wasserstoffproduktionsanlage-in-domatems-kunden-fehlen-noch-ld.1827923
Swiss president urges Putin to enter ‘dialogue in difficult times’: Swiss President Viola Amherd wrote a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin as an ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/swiss-president-urges-putin-to-enter-dialogue-in-difficult-times/76157418
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/
Supreme Court weighs whether cities can punish unhoused people for sleeping outside
npr.org/2024/04/22/1245575331/supreme-court-weighs-whether-cities-can-punish-unhoused-people-for-sleeping-outs
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/
Migros sells Mibelle: The secret Swiss cosmetics giant: Hardly noticed by the public, the manufacturer of Candida, Handy and Total transformed into a global ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/migros-verkauft-mibelle-der-heimliche-schweizer-kosmetikriese-104105816617
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Neutrality - between legends and interest politics: The SVP's neutrality initiative follows a revisionist nostalgia for the 19th century. At the same time ...
nzz.ch/meinung/die-schweiz-steckt-in-der-neutralitaetsfalle-es-braucht-einen-befreiungsschlag-ld.1825155
ABB shares hit record high after Swiss engineering group's confident start to 2024
reuters.com/markets/europe/abb-beats-forecasts-with-first-quarter-earnings-2024-04-18/
EU ‘plans to prioritise international trains’, warns Swiss railway chief: Swiss trains could be sacrificed for European rivals, warns Swiss rail boss.
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/eu-plans-to-prioritise-international-trains-warns-swiss-railway-chief/76328503
Exclusive: UBS shuts some China private funds, will lay off staff, sources say: UBS is shutting down some of its China private funds business and will lay off ...
reuters.com/business/finance/ubs-shuts-some-china-private-funds-will-lay-off-staff-sources-say-2024-04-18/
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
Switzerland to host 'high-level' Ukraine peace summit in mid-June: The Swiss government on Wednesday announced that it would host a high-level peace conference ...
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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.
Do I need an 'emergency savings account ' in Switzerland?: Depending on how much you earn, and how much of your income you spend, saving some of your Swiss wages ...
thelocal.ch/20231106/do-i-need-an-emergency-savings-account-in-switzerland
From São Paulo to Venice: 15 cities with ambitious zero-carbon projects: 15 cities are transforming underused urban sites into zero-carbon developments in the ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/zero-carbon-cities-urban-regeneration/
Top chef Franz Faeh from Palace Gstaad on professional kitchens: Rough tones prevail in restaurant kitchens. A top chef and a host on harsh power players ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/spitzenkoch-franz-faeh-vom-palace-gstaad-ueber-profikuechen-264513054874
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'I thought it would be different': What to expect from a seasonal job in Switzerland
thelocal.ch/20240416/i-thought-it-would-be-different-what-to-expect-from-a-seasonal-job-in-switzerland
Maria is shocked when she sees the bill for burgers in Switzerland: Switzerland is one of the most beautiful places Maria has ever visited. However ...
focus.de/regional/regionale-services/finanzen/warum-sagt-einem-das-keiner-ueber-die-schweiz-maria-erleidet-preisschock-als-sie-die-rechnung-fuer-burger-bekommt_id_259862356.html
EU membership is only solution to achieve Swiss goals, says former minister: Switzerland is essentially going from one makeshift solution to the next ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/eu-membership-is-only-solution-to-achieve-swiss-goals-says-former-minister/76273724
Dubai's record rainfall, and other urban transformation stories you need to read: Top city and urbanization stories: Chinese cities subsiding; World's most ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/dubai-rainfall-and-other-urban-transformation-news-042024/
UPDATE: Where in Switzerland does your money go further?: Depending on where in Switzerland you live, your money could far — or not far enough.
thelocal.ch/20230407/swiss-cantons-with-the-highest-and-lowest-purchasing-power
Glencore: Sentenced to pay millions in Russia: A Russian court sentences the Swiss commodities group to make a payment to Sberbank. The payment is to be made in ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/russische-grossbank-hat-es-auf-beteiligungen-von-glencore-abgesehen-ld.1826566
UBS plans next round of layoffs in Credit Suisse integration, Bloomberg News reports
reuters.com/business/finance/ubs-plans-next-round-layoffs-credit-suisse-integration-bloomberg-news-reports-2024-04-17/
Quick Glance: UBS Plans Further Layoffs in Credit Suisse Integration
- UBS is planning another round of layoffs to reduce headcount following the rescue of Credit Suisse.
- The cuts are expected to affect over a hundred positions in the firm's global investment bank.
- Job losses are also anticipated in the Wealth Management and Markets units.
- These measures signify the latest round of cuts at the bank, aiming to save around $6 billion in staff costs in the upcoming years.
Swiss Beer Awards: That's why the Eastern Swiss breweries were so good: Eastern Swiss breweries won the most awards at this year's Swiss Beer Awards ...
thurgauerzeitung.ch/ostschweiz/stgallen/nachgefragt-nicht-mehr-viele-brauereien-brauen-auf-diese-art-ihr-bier-darum-haben-die-ostschweizer-an-den-swiss-beer-awards-so-gut-abgeschnitten-ld.2609072
Timo Meier is out of the Ice Hockey World Cup: Timo Meier will not be part of the Swiss national team squad at the World Cup. A shoulder injury makes it ...
sarganserlaender.ch/artikel/timo-meier-faellt-fuer-die-wm-aus
Zelensky: Russia planning to disrupt global peace summit in Switzerland: President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 24 that Ukraine has precise intelligence ...
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-russia-planning-to-disrupt-global-peace-summit-in-switzerland/
Climate verdict for Swiss women a warning for European states, oil industry: Governments and companies that are lax on climate action should be worried since ...
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Astra Bridge on the A1: how the Swiss construction site bridge works: The Astra Bridge, the only one of its kind in the world, is in operation on the A1. Above ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/astra-bridge-so-funktioniert-die-innovative-schweizer-baustellenbruecke-ld.1825440
The nominations for the Swiss Music Awards 2024: EAZ leads the list with three nominations. Will Baschi finally get his first block? Or maybe Gölä for the first ...
oltnertagblatt.ch/kultur/swiss-music-awards-nominationen-kampf-der-verlierer-holt-baschi-endlich-seinen-klotz-oder-doch-erstmals-goelae-oder-eaz-ld.2604855
7 cities where renting is much cheaper than buying: Zelman: Home affordability is still a huge issue, said leading real-estate analyst Ivy Zelman ...
businessinsider.com/real-estate-housing-market-renting-home-affordability-mortgage-rates-zelman-2024-4
Putin's aides? Swiss businessman is said to have made forbidden deals: A crime thriller about a colorful Swiss ex-banker, business in Russia and a small Zurich ...
nzz.ch/zuerich/putins-helfer-schweizer-geschaeftsmann-soll-verbotene-deals-gemacht-haben-ld.1776599
Why do people in Zurich burn a huge snowman every April?: One of the biggest annual events in Zurich, the Sechseläuten, takes place each April ...
thelocal.ch/20190405/why-the-swiss-like-to-burn-a-snowman-every-april
Zurich: The Neumarkt Theater shies away from confrontation: A Swiss-Israeli actor feels disadvantaged. But that doesn't seem to concern the Zurich theater very ...
nzz.ch/meinung/zuerich-das-theater-neumarkt-scheut-die-auseinandersetzung-ld.1826968
🔊 Swiss women successfully argued their government's climate inaction puts them at risk of dying.
Hear what it means for the rest of the world on Reuters ...
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National title fights: two bronze medals for SC Flös Buchs: The local elite swimmers shone at the Elite Swiss Artistic Swimming Championships in Sursee.
wundo.ch/artikel/nationale-titelkaempfe-zweimal-bronze-fuer-sc-floes-buchs/
Wolf hunting: Officials warned Federal Councilor Rösti against taking quick action
tagesanzeiger.ch/wolf-jagd-beamte-warnten-bundesrat-roesti-vor-schnellschuss-632301830288
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Young TikToker suffers price shock when she gets the bill for a burger: Switzerland is one of the most beautiful places Maria has ever visited. However ...
focus.de/regional/regionale-services/finanzen/warum-sagt-einem-das-keiner-ueber-die-schweiz-junge-tiktokerin-erleidet-preisschock-als-sie-die-rechnung-fuer-burger-bekommt_id_259862356.html
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