John Baker bakery. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. On Zurich’s Bahnhofstrasse – where international luxury brands rule – an artisanal bakery/pastry shop is making a go for it. This content was published on October 15, 2024 – 11:00 It is one...
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Swiss siblings nominated for international film music award
Baldenweg siblings nominated for international film music award Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. With their double nomination at the World Soundtrack Awards in Ghent, Belgium, the Swiss-Australian sibling trio Diego, Nora and Lionel Baldenweg are making history for Switzerland. This content...
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Illegal online casinos on the rise in Switzerland
It is much more difficult to tackle online gambling than illegal poker bars because websites are easy to set up. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Swiss authorities have blocked almost 2,000 illegal online casinos since 2019. The Federal Gaming Board says...
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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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Swiss parliament debates new security rules around asylum centers
National Council wants to increase security around asylum centers with new rules Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. The Swiss House of Representatives wants to take action following security incidents in and around federal asylum centers. This content was published on September...
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Switzerland renews support for WEF for 2025-2027
Unchanged federal support for the WEF for 2025-2027 Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Following in the footsteps of the House of Representatives, the Swiss Senate agreed on Wednesday to renew the government’s support for the World Economic Forum for 2025-2027. This...
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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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Swiss set world record for largest alphorn ensemble
Over a thousand alphorn players for world record on Klewenalp NW Keystone-SDA Over a thousand alphorn players gathered on Klewenalp in canton Nidwalden on Saturday. At the gathering, they played choral melodies and broke the world record for the largest alphorn ensemble. This content was published on September 1, 2024 – 11:34 + Get the...
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SWISS new First Class leads to balance problem
Swiss’ new First Class leads to balance problem Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. The new First Class seats of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) are too heavy and cause balance problems in the aircraft. The airline is therefore planning to install lead...
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Flooding of Rhone River causes severe road and rail traffic disruptions
Following heavy rainfall on Saturday and during the night, the Rhone River and its tributaries have flooded. Keystone / Jean-Christophe Bott Due to flooding in canton Valais, southern Switzerland, the A9 motorway between Sierre and Sion is closed. The entire canton is on alert, cantonal authorities said on Sunday. This content was published on June...
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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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Switzerland set to ban disposable e-cigarettes
The Greens’ Christophe Clivaz, who proposed the motion, highlighted both the environmental and health concerns around disposable e-cigarettes. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Switzerland’s House of Representatives voted in favour of a motion to ban sales of disposable electronic cigarettes on Wednesday by 122 votes to 63 with four abstentions. This...
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