A popular initiativeExternal link demanding greater living choices for people with disabilities in Switzerland has collected enough signatures for a national vote. This content was published on September 18, 2024 – 17:00 Julie Hunt Julie worked as a radio reporter for BBC and independent radio all over the UK before joining swissinfo.ch’s predecessor, Swiss Radio...
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Switzerland nabs 15 medals at WorldSkills championship
The 15 medals were enough to give Switzerland third place overall. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Swiss professionals have won 15 medals at the WorldSkills Championships in Lyon, France: seven gold, seven silver and one bronze. According to the Swiss, the...
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One dead, 2 children seriously injured after car crashes into Geneva sports centre
Investigators are trying to determine how the driver was able to get over barriers and crash into the door of the sports centre. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. An 80-year-old driver lost control of her vehicle and crashed into several children...
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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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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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Swiss beat Italians 2-0 to reach Euro football quarter-finals
“The story isn’t over yet,” said coach Murat Yakim after Switzerland’s victory over Italy on Saturday night. The Associated Press Of course, Italy were disappointing at times. But at the end of the day, there is one indisputable fact: on Saturday in Berlin, Switzerland put in one of the most accomplished performances in their history....
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One in five people in Switzerland do not get enough exercise, according to the WHO
Watching sport is not enough. The WHO recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity endurance activity per week. Keystone / Jean-Christophe Bott According to a report by the World Health Organization, people around the world do not get enough exercise. This has significant consequences for people’s health and creates a significant financial burden on the healthcare system,...
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Storm damage to major Swiss motorway may impact summer travel
Aerial view of the A13 Highway between Lostallo and Soazza completely destroyed by the force of the Moesa river, Lostallo, Southern Switzerland. Keystone-SDA / Ti-Press / Samuel Golay The A13 motorway, which runs from northeastern Switzerland to the southern canton of Ticino, was severely damaged during the storms on Friday and Saturday. It’s unclear how...
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Swiss gym subscriptions climb beyond pre-pandemic levels
Big business: lifting weights in a gym near Zurich. Keystone / Gaetan Bally On average, people worked out 1.3 times a week last year, according to an industry association survey. This content was published on June 11, 2024 – 14:37 In total, over 1.3 million people – around 15% of the population – trained in...
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Hundreds of Saint Bernard dogs gather in Switzerland for world competition
The Saint Bernard competition takes place every year in a country member to the World Union of Saint Bernard Clubs. Keystone / Cyril Zingaro Over a hundred Saint Bernards have descended on Martigny, in canton Valais to kick off the World Union of Saint Bernard Clubs competition. This content was published on June 8, 2024...
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Switzerland experiencing ‘travel fever’
More than 90% of Swiss adults plan to travel at least once in 2024, and more than half at least three times. The Associated Press The Swiss are drawn to travelling abroad, with the vast majority of Switzerland’s population planning at least one holiday this year despite rising costs and inflation. This content was published...
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Government plans to invest over CHF16bn in Swiss rail network
View of railway construction site in Lausanne, May 2, 2024. © Keystone / Martial Trezzini The federal government intends to invest CHF16.4 billion ($18.1 billion) in railway infrastructure between 2025 and 2028, CHF2 billion more than for the current period. This content was published on May 15, 2024 – 15:45 The larger financial envelope will...