The data also show a slight increase in the proportion of overweight conscripts, reflecting a broader societal trend, according to the army. Keystone / Laurent Gillieron More than half of young Swiss men and women are considered well-trained, with around 80% meeting the federal government’s exercise recommendations, according to the Armed Forces 2023 fitness test....
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Global IT outage causes disruption at Swiss airports
Delays expected: checking the departures board at Zurich airport. Keystone / Gaetan Bally A worldwide issue affecting Microsoft IT systems had an impact at Swiss airports on Friday, notably in Zurich, where landings were suspended mid-morning. Delays and cancellations were also seen in Geneva and Basel. This content was published on July 19, 2024 –...
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Construction work in Italy and Germany disrupts rail travel from Switzerland
Construction sites prolong train journeys from Switzerland to other countries Keystone-SDA If you plan to travel abroad by train from Switzerland during the summer holidays, expect delays. Several construction sites in northern Italy and southern Germany are causing diversions, delays, and cancellations. This content was published on July 17, 2024 – 16:20 Deutsche Bahn, among...
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Switzerland targets global abolition of executions
Death penalty is still practised in some regions of the world. Switzerland has now declared the global abolition of executions to be one of the goals of its foreign policy. Keystone-SDA Switzerland has declared the global abolition of the death penalty to be one of the goals of its foreign policy goals. The foreign ministry...
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Olympic cycling medalists Neff and Reusser of Switzerland withdraw from Paris Games due to illnesses
Olympic mountain bike champion Jolanda Neff and Marlen Reusser, the reigning Olympic time trial silver medalist, withdrew from the Paris Games on Monday in a double blow to the hopes of the Swiss cycling team. The Swiss Cycling Federation announced the two riders have been dealing with illnesses and will not compete at the Summer...
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Swiss star Xherdan Shaqiri retires from international football
Xherdan Shaqiri Keystone / Peter Klaunzer Former Bayern Munich and Liverpool winger Xherdan Shaqiri announced his retirement from international football on Monday, after a 14-year spell with the Swiss national team. This content was published on July 15, 2024 – 16:11 Check out our selection of newsletters. Subscribe here. Shaqiri played 125 matches for Switzerland, scoring 32...
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Three dead after building site accident in Lausanne
Collapse of scaffolding in Lausanne claims three lives Keystone-SDA At least three people lost their lives after scaffolding collapsed on Friday at a building side in Prilly, Lausanne. This content was published on July 13, 2024 – 10:14 According to latest information, all of the victims were construction workers, the Vaud cantonal police said on...
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Swiss job market: cooling down, but labour shortages remain
Jobs available: the Swiss construction sector. Keystone / Cyril Zingaro After several years of acute labour shortages, is the Swiss job market on its way towards a reprieve? Not quite, say analysts. This content was published on July 10, 2024 – 17:22 Domhnall O’Sullivan Originally from Ireland, Domhnall worked in research and writing in a...
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Switzerland retains top spot in global wealth ranking as world gets richer
The average wealth of an adult in Switzerland amounted to $709,612. Keystone-SDA Last year, the global population became wealthier overall. As a result, global wealth rebounded from the decline seen in 2022. Switzerland retained its top position in the UBS Global Wealth Report. This content was published on July 10, 2024 – 15:56 Switzerland once...
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Swiss job market growth slows as vacancies shrink
The labour market growth in Switzerland continues its downward trend Keystone-SDA The job market growth in Switzerland continues to slow down. The number of vacancies shrank significantly in the second quarter of 2024, said the Swiss job placement company Adecco. This content was published on July 10, 2024 – 11:52 This is shown by the...
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Switzerland expands its list of sanctions against Russia
Switzerland expands its list of sanctions against Russia Keystone-SDA Switzerland has extended the list of sanctions against Russia. It is thus adopting the changes decided by the European Union (EU) due to Russia’s ongoing military aggression against Ukraine. This content was published on July 9, 2024 – 15:26 The Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs,...
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Worries about job losses due to AI are lowest in Switzerland
Worries about job losses due to AI are lowest in Switzerland Keystone-SDA Artificial intelligence (AI) is influencing everyday working life. In Switzerland, many people already have experience with AI, including in their jobs. However, very few people in Switzerland are worried about losing their jobs as a result of the new technology. This content was...