GENEVA (AP) — Helicopter crews ferried down scores of tourists stranded atop of one of Switzerland’s most popular mountain resorts on Friday after a mudslide a day earlier cut off road access until next week. Teams from Air Zermatt rescue and helicopter service led the operation for what Swiss media said were about 2,200 tourists...
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Switzerland’s Glacier Express: World’s slowest express train for a unique journey
The Glacier Express in Switzerland, often referred to as the world’s slowest express train, offers a unique travel experience, unlike the high-speed trains zipping across Europe. It connects the famous Swiss alpine resorts of Zermatt and St. Moritz, and takes passengers on a scenic journey through the heart of the Swiss Alps. This train covers...
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Swiss government wants to ban Hamas from Switzerland for five years
Hamas Gaza leader Yahya Al Sinwar. Keystone Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. The Swiss government has submitted to parliament its proposal to ban Palestinian militant group Hamas from Switzerland for five years. The ban also covers organisations affiliated with the Islamist group....
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Rasmus Højgaard eyeing another good week in Switzerland – Articles
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Rasmus Højgaard is hopeful he can maintain momentum on a happy hunting ground at the Omega European Masters as he seeks a strong finish on the Race to Dubai. The Dane is on course for a career-high finish in the Rankings, currently sitting 12th after two previous best...
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What Are World Leaders Getting Paid?
TOPSHOT – Singapore’s new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is sworn during a ceremony at the Istana in … [+] Singapore on May 15, 2024. Lawrence Wong was sworn in on May 15 as Singapore’s new prime minister, after Lee Hsien Loong stepped down following two decades in office. (Photo by Edgar Su / POOL /...
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Switzerland reopens embassy in Baghdad after 33 years
Switzerland reopened its embassy in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Tuesday, more than three decades after its previous representation in Iraq was closed due to the outbreak of the 1991 Gulf War, officials said. “By reopening the embassy, the Federal Council aims to strengthen bilateral relations with the populous country and deepen cooperation in...
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Switzerland announces reopening of embassy in Iraqi capital Baghdad
World World Switzerland announces reopening of embassy in Iraqi capital Baghdad Close Switzerland aims to “strengthen bilateral relations and deepen cooperation in economic matters” Follow on Published On: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:26:34 PKT BERLIN (Reuters)...
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Switzerland denounces Gaza hostage killings, demanding immediate ceasefire | News.az
Switzerland on Monday denounced the killing of six Israeli hostages whose bodies were recently found in Gaza, where Israel has continued its onslaught since last October, News.Az reports citing foreign media. “Switzerland strongly condemns the execution of the 6 Israeli hostages found in the Gaza Strip,” the Foreign Ministry said on X. It called for...
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Switzerland mulls ending centuries-old neutrality amid growing animosities between Russia & Europe
While Switzerland has maintained neutrality since 1515, a study committee recommended the country’s government work on a ‘common defence capability’ with the EU and NATO read more Amid the growing animosities between Russia and Europe, Switzerland is rethinking its centuries-long neutral stance over global conflicts. In a bombshell report published on Thursday, a group of...
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New competition formats trialled in Fribourg | REPORT | World Athletics
A range of new competition formats were put to the test at the Track Lab – a World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting – in the Swiss city of Fribourg on Sunday (1). The Track Lab Fribourg featured a variety of athletics disciplines. Some, such as the mile steeplechase, were completely new. Others had minor...
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Swiss set world record for largest alphorn ensemble
Over a thousand alphorn players for world record on Klewenalp NW Keystone-SDA Over a thousand alphorn players gathered on Klewenalp in canton Nidwalden on Saturday. At the gathering, they played choral melodies and broke the world record for the largest alphorn ensemble. This content was published on September 1, 2024 – 11:34 + Get the...
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Swiss choose Basel as host city for 2025 Eurovision
By John Revill Swiss choose Basel as host city for 2025 Eurovision ZURICH, – Next year’s Eurovision Song Contest will be held in the Swiss city of Basel, public broadcaster SRG said on Friday, setting it up for an economic boost from the hundreds of thousands of fans expected to flock to its restaurants, hotels...