World's largest Swiss flag displayed on Säntis for August 1

Davos restaurant tenant convicted of racial discrimination

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Aug 1, 2024

The tenant of the Pischa mountain restaurant in Davos has been sentenced to a conditional fine for racial discrimination after he refused to rent sledges to Jewish guests.

Sahgal replaces Naville at the Swiss-US Chamber of Commerce

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Aug 1, 2024

Rahul Sahgal replaces Martin Naville as the head of the Swiss-US Chamber of Commerce

Julie Derron of Switzerland reacts as winner the Silver medal after crossing the finish lineduring the women's triathlon competition at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics in Paris, France, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. (KEYSTONE/Anthony Anex)

Swiss triathlete Julie Derron clinches Olympic silver: a family triumph in Paris

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Aug 1, 2024

For the second time, a Swiss medal ceremony was held on Wednesday evening at the Maison Suisse in Paris. Triathlon silver medallist Julie Derron expressed special gratitude to her family.

Earth overload day: living as if 1.7 earths were available

Earth overshoot day: humanity consumes resources as if we have 1.7 planets

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Aug 1, 2024

As of today, Thursday, humanity has consumed more resources than the Earth can replenish in a year. In other words, we are living as if we had 1.7 Earths at our disposal, study shows.

Swiss foreign ministry wary of possible Middle East escalation

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Jul 31, 2024

A regional conflict must be prevented, said Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis on Wednesday. Swiss citizens have been advised to leave Lebanon.

Swiss stock exchange halts trading due to technolgy issues

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Jul 31, 2024

The stock exchange was forced to halt equity trading for several hours on Wednesday due to persistent technical snags.

Davos restaurateur fined for discrimination after sledge incident

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Jul 31, 2024

The operator of a mountain restaurant in Davos was fined for racial discrimination after refusing to hire sledges to Jewish guests.

TGV trains from Zurich and Basel to Paris canceled

High-speed rail links from Switzerland to Paris cancelled

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Jul 31, 2024

Swiss Federal Railways has advised against travelling to Paris on Wednesday due to the effects of bad weather in southeastern France.

Sudanese government agrees to attend Geneva peace talks

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Jul 31, 2024

Sudan’s government has conditionally accepted a US invitation, raising hopes for a solution to end the country’s 15-month-old war.

Emil Steinberger receives award for his life's work

Swiss artist Emil to be honoured at Zurich Film Festival

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Jul 31, 2024

Actor and cabaret artist Emil Steinberger will receive a “golden eye” award at October’s Zurich Film Festival.

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