In 1998, Switzerland appointed a Y2K delegate to raise public awareness, promote the exchange of experiences, and carry out situation analyses. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Twenty-five years ago, the world was preparing for a catastrophe: the millennium bug. The idea...
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Snowfall causes travel restrictions in much of Switzerland
In canton Bern, around 70 road accidents were reported. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Heavy snowfall in several regions of Switzerland caused restrictions in road and rail traffic on Monday morning. Numerous traffic accidents were reported during the morning rush hour....
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Switzerland launches national digital inclusion alliance
The Swiss interior ministry estimates that around a third of society, including the elderly and people with disabilities, have difficulty grasping the basic functions of digital tools. Keystone / Christian Beutler Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. As many people as possible should...
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Swiss are champions of rail travel in Europe
The Swiss use the railways over 50% more than Austrians, who came in second place in Litra’s analysis. Keystone / Gaetan Bally Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Switzerland remains by a large margin the European champion of train travel, both in terms...
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Switzerland’s poker boom: from casual play to high stakes
Poker is a double-edged sword. On the upside, it’s a stimulating moment with tempting winnings. Keystone / Gaetan Bally Today, Switzerland boasts a burgeoning poker scene, a marked change from just a few years ago. Whether playing for fun or as a profession, participants see the allure of significant winnings but also the looming risk...
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Switzerland mulls allowing shops to open up to 12 Sundays per year
Council of States committee wants to allow up to twelve Sunday sales Keystone-SDA This content was published on October 23, 2024 – 16:17 Swiss cantons could soon be allowed to authorise shops to open on up to 12 Sundays a year, up from the current limit of four. This proposal, backed by a Swiss Senate...
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Global rankings: where Switzerland gets good marks – and where it could do better
Zurich took second spot behind Vienna in Mercer’s 2023 Quality of Living survey for expatriates, The Swiss city was hailed for its political stability and high-quality infrastructure. Keystone / Gaetan Bally Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Whether it is quality of life,...
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Almost 200 people die a year in Switzerland doing sport
An average of 185 people die every year while playing sport Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Every year, an average of 185 people die while playing sport in Switzerland. Most of the fatal sports accidents occur in mountain sports, followed by...
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Swiss app tracks illnesses while travelling
University of Zurich app tracks illnesses while travelling Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Someone falls ill on every third trip, with gastrointestinal complaints and respiratory symptoms being the most common problems, according to a study evaluating a travel app developed at...
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US tops Switzerland in global wealth ranking
Switzerland: wealthy, but not the wealthiest of them all, at least according to Allianz. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. The Swiss are rich, with average assets of CHF241,000 ($284,000) per person; but the US is richer, finds an annual Global Wealth...
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Swiss butchers under pressure despite steady meat consumption
Chief butcher: industry under pressure despite steady meat consumption Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. According to the head of the Swiss Meat Association, pressure on butchers has increased despite constant meat consumption. Takeovers and mergers are a key reason, said Daniel...
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Switzerland’s population crosses the nine million mark
Switzerland’s permanent resident population cracks the 9 million mark Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. The permanent resident population in Switzerland exceeded nine million people for the first time at the end of June this year. At the end of the second...