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Ordered evacuation of Brienz: Is it worth saving endangered villages?
In early July, a single sentence ignited a debate across Switzerland. Lukas Rühli, head of research at the liberal think tank Avenir Suisse,
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Nov 14, 20242 min read
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Switzerland: Basel Breaks Ground with Progressive Equality Act Recognizing Diverse Gender Attributes
In a historic move, Basel becomes the first canton in German-speaking Switzerland to embrace a comprehensive Equality Act that transcends tr
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Jan 11, 20242 min read
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Switzerland: Automatic Traffic Control Implemented on Langstrasse as City Police Crack Down on Offenders
The driving ban on Langstrasse has taken a high-tech turn, as Zurich city police have introduced automatic traffic control to catch and fine
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Jan 11, 20241 min read
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Switzerland: Zurich City Police Lifts Age Limit in Response to Staff Shortage
The Zurich City Police announced on Thursday that they are eliminating the age limit for police applicants. Until now, aspiring officers had
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Jan 11, 20241 min read
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Swiss Post's Sunny Side Venture: Yellow Mailboxes Spark Curiosity in Spanish Tourist Spots
As sun-seeking tourists bask in the warmth of Spanish destinations like Gran Canaria, they might come across a peculiar sight: yellow mailbo
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Jan 11, 20242 min read
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The Night Bus Experiment: Could 24/7 Public Transport Take Root in Switzerland?
Switzerland has long been known for its efficient and reliable public transport system, but a recent experiment in the canton of Graubünden
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Jan 11, 20242 min read
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Three Established Swiss Broadcasters Lose Licenses in Federal Decision
hree established regional and local broadcasters are set to lose their licenses, depriving them of federal funding starting in 2025. The aff
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Jan 11, 20242 min read
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Switzerland: Glarner Tüechli's Silk Printing Plant to Close Forever
The last silk printing plant in Glarus, Switzerland, is to close forever at the end of the year, leaving 18 employees without jobs. The...
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Sep 16, 20231 min read
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Switzerland: Swiss flight to Bilbao lands without a single piece of luggage
In a recent incident, a Swiss flight to Bilbao landed without a single piece of passenger luggage on board. This is an isolated case, accord
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Sep 16, 20231 min read
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Thousands Demand Higher Wages and Pensions at Kaufkraft Demo in Bern
Several thousand people gathered in Bern on Saturday for a demonstration demanding higher wages and pensions. The participants came from all
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Sep 16, 20232 min read
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Skyguide controller and Air Force pilot charged with manslaughter in F/A-18 crash at Susten Pass
A Skyguide air traffic controller and an Air Force pilot have been charged with manslaughter and other offenses related to the fatal plane a
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Mar 31, 20232 min read
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Swiss Broadcasters Face Criticism Over Preference for Local Accents in Presenters
Swiss broadcasters are facing criticism for their preference for presenters who speak Swiss High German with a distinct accent, rather than
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Mar 31, 20231 min read
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