GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland, known for natural beauty like pristine lakes and majestic Alpine peaks, ranks among the world’s richest countries whose plant and animal life is under the greatest threat. Environmentalists were seeking better protections for the country’s biodiversity in a nationwide vote that culminated Sunday. The Swiss public broadcaster SSR, citing exit polls...
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Tourists helicoptered down from Swiss mountain resort after mudslide cuts off road access
GENEVA (AP) — Helicopter crews ferried down scores of tourists stranded atop of one of Switzerland’s most popular mountain resorts on Friday after a mudslide a day earlier cut off road access until next week. Teams from Air Zermatt rescue and helicopter service led the operation for what Swiss media said were about 2,200 tourists...
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Germany hero Niclas Füllkrug credits teammates after rescuing late draw vs. Switzerland at EURO 2024
Borussia Dortmund star Niclas Füllkrug did it once again and scored Germany’s lone goal during the team’s 1-1 draw in Switzerland at EURO 2024 to finish off the group stage. For the BVB attacker, it was yet another instance where his knack for scoring boosted the Germans. Füllkrug said there was no secret to his...