John Nacion/Getty Images Jordan Chiles is challenging the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision to strip her of her bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Olympic gymnast’s attorneys announced in a statement on Monday, September 16, that Chiles, 23, filed an appeal in the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland to overturn the call...
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Swiss city of Basel is chosen to host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest
GENEVA — The Swiss city of Basel will host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest from May 13 to 17, organizers announced Friday. The mostly German-speaking city on the Rhine River bordering both France and Germany was selected over Geneva in a faceoff that generated buzz and anticipation across Switzerland. “The government council is delighted with...
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Swiss cities battle to host Eurovision 2025 – or not
Nemo’s victory was only the third time Switzerland has won Eurovision, after victories in 1956 and 1988 – Copyright AFP Tobias SCHWARZ Robin MILLARD Swiss singer Nemo’s 2024 Eurovision victory means Switzerland gets to host the glitzy TV extravaganza next year — though battles are now raging over footing the bill. Zurich, Geneva, Basel, plus...
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Popstar Pink suddenly cancels concert following health scare
US popstar Pink has devastated fans by pulling the plug on an upcoming concert saying she was “unable to continue” due to health reasons. The 44-year-old is currently touring Europe and was forced to cancel her concert in Switzerland’s capital city Bern just hours after falling ill. Pink, birth name Alecia Moore, was ordered not...
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Euro 2024: Everything you need to know about Switzerland vs Germany game
SPOTLIGHTS Germany has already secured a spot in the Round of 16 Switzerland needs at least a draw to guarantee qualification Both teams are aiming for a victory to boost confidence By Seyi Babalola Germany became the first team to reach the round of 16 by defeating Hungary after overcoming Scotland on the first day....
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Swiss fans get ready to welcome Eurovision winner Nemo back home
BERLIN — Swiss Eurovision fans were getting ready Sunday to give a hero’s welcome to singer Nemo, who won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with “The Code,” an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer’s journey toward embracing a nongender identity. The singer, who is Swiss but currently lives in Berlin, was to land in Zurich...
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Nemo’s hometown celebrates Eurovision win for Switzerland
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