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Apartment building prices rise, office property prices stagnate

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Aug 2, 2024

Market prices for investment properties varied in the second quarter of 2024. Prices for apartment buildings continued to rise, while prices for office properties remained stagnant.

The TX Group had led a seed financing round for Helvengo at the beginning of 2022, which totalled over CHF4.2 million ($4.8 million).

TX Group’s investment Helvengo enters liquidation

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Aug 2, 2024

The TX Group had led a seed financing round for Helvengo at the beginning of 2022, which totalled over CHF4.2 million ($4.8 million).

Gulich and Röösli's week, which began disappointingly, ended in joy. They failed to qualify directly for the semi-finals, won their repechage, placed second in the semi-final, and secured third place in the final.

Swiss duo wins bronze in Olympic double sculls rowing

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Aug 2, 2024

Andrin Gulich and Roman Röösli clinched the bronze medal in the double sculls at the Olympic rowing regattas. Meanwhile, the lightweight double sculls team of Jan Schäuble and Raphael Ahumada finished fourth.

Sika takes over Vinaldom from the Dominican Republic

Sika acquires Dominican concrete products firm Vinaldom

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Aug 2, 2024

Sika, the construction chemicals group, is acquiring Vinaldom, a family-owned manufacturer of concrete construction products from the Dominican Republic, for an undisclosed price.

Switzerland's Chiara Leone, right, reacts after winning the gold medal in the 50m rifle 3 positions women's final competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in Chateauroux, France. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup).TEST

Chiara Leone wins Switzerland’s first gold in Paris Olympics

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Aug 2, 2024

Chiara Leone became an Olympic gold medallist in the 50m air rifle three-position match. The 26-year-old from canton Aargau, who placed third in the qualification, was among the leaders from the start of the final.

Swiss suspends flights between Zurich and Tel Aviv

SWISS suspends Zurich-Tel Aviv flights amid Middle East tensions

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Aug 2, 2024

This is in response to recent developments in the Middle East.

On Swiss National Day, the World Championship silver medallist went one better, setting a new national record.

Mityukov wins third medal for Switzerland at Paris Olympics

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Aug 2, 2024

Roman Mityukov secured his third Swiss medal at the Paris Summer Games with a bronze in the 200m backstroke. Just two days after his 24th birthday, the Geneva swimmer gifted himself a belated present.

Town and country united at the Rütli to celebrate the Swiss Confederation

Rural and urban Switzerland unite to celebrate National Day

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Aug 2, 2024

Several hundred people gathered on the Rütli meadow in Canton Uri to celebrate Swiss National Day on August 1, focusing on the unity that binds Switzerland’s diverse regions.

President Viola Amherd: "Solving challenges together"

Swiss President Amherd: unity key to overcoming challenges together

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Aug 1, 2024

President Viola Amherd emphasised the importance of unity in addressing current challenges, stating that polarisation is not the solution.

The shift to more people working from home, for instance, reduces petrol consumption as commuting decreases. However, it increases household energy use for heating and cooking. Additionally, the energy demand for video calls in data centres rises.

Digital lifestyle could reduce energy use by 20% by 2050

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Aug 1, 2024

The digitalisation of everyday life could lead to a 10% to 20% reduction in energy consumption by 2050 compared to 2020, according to a study.

The largest Swiss flag hangs on the Säntis

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

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Aug 1, 2024

The world’s largest Swiss flag was once again unfurled on the Säntis mountain the day before the national holiday. Last year, the event was postponed due to unstable weather and strong winds.

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.

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SWISS suspends Zurich-Tel Aviv flights amid Middle East tensions

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Mityukov wins third medal for Switzerland at Paris Olympics

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Rural and urban Switzerland unite to celebrate National Day

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Swiss President Amherd: unity key to overcoming challenges together

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Digital lifestyle could reduce energy use by 20% by 2050

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

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Davos restaurant tenant convicted of racial discrimination

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Sahgal replaces Naville at the Swiss-US Chamber of Commerce

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

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

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Swiss foreign ministry wary of possible Middle East escalation

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Swiss stock exchange halts trading due to technolgy issues

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Davos restaurateur fined for discrimination after sledge incident

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High-speed rail links from Switzerland to Paris cancelled

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Sudanese government agrees to attend Geneva peace talks