World News

Nov 142 min read

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,

FTT Creations

Jan 112 min read

Europe

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 111 min read

Europe

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 111 min read

Europe

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

Swiss Post's Sunny Side Venture: Yellow Mailboxes Spark Curiosity in Spanish Tourist Spots

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Jan 112 min read

Europe

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 112 min read

Europe

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 112 min read

Europe

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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Sep 16, 20231 min read

Europe

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

Europe

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, 20232 min read

Europe

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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Mar 31, 20232 min read

Europe

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, 20231 min read

Europe

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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