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Global IT outage causes disruption at Swiss airports

Global IT outage causes disruption at Swiss airports

Delays expected: checking the departures board at Zurich airport. Keystone / Gaetan Bally A worldwide issue affecting Microsoft IT systems had an impact at Swiss airports on Friday, notably in Zurich, where landings were suspended mid-morning. Delays and cancellations were also seen in Geneva and Basel. This content was published on July 19, 2024 –...

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Construction work in Italy and Germany disrupts rail travel from Switzerland

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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Switzerland targets global abolition of executions

Switzerland targets global abolition of executions

Death penalty is still practised in some regions of the world. Switzerland has now declared the global abolition of executions to be one of the goals of its foreign policy. Keystone-SDA  Switzerland has declared the global abolition of the death penalty to be one of the goals of its foreign policy goals. The foreign ministry...

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Swiss star Xherdan Shaqiri retires from international football

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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Three dead after building site accident in Lausanne

Three dead after building site accident in Lausanne

Collapse of scaffolding in Lausanne claims three lives Keystone-SDA At least three people lost their lives after scaffolding collapsed on Friday at a building side in Prilly, Lausanne. This content was published on July 13, 2024 – 10:14 According to latest information, all of the victims were construction workers, the Vaud cantonal police said on...

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Switzerland retains top spot in global wealth ranking as world gets richer

Switzerland retains top spot in global wealth ranking as world gets richer

The average wealth of an adult in Switzerland amounted to $709,612. Keystone-SDA Last year, the global population became wealthier overall. As a result, global wealth rebounded from the decline seen in 2022. Switzerland retained its top position in the UBS Global Wealth Report. This content was published on July 10, 2024 – 15:56 Switzerland once...

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Swiss job market growth slows as vacancies shrink

Swiss job market growth slows as vacancies shrink

The labour market growth in Switzerland continues its downward trend Keystone-SDA The job market growth in Switzerland continues to slow down. The number of vacancies shrank significantly in the second quarter of 2024, said the Swiss job placement company Adecco. This content was published on July 10, 2024 – 11:52 This is shown by the...

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Switzerland expands its list of sanctions against Russia

Switzerland expands its list of sanctions against Russia

Switzerland expands its list of sanctions against Russia Keystone-SDA Switzerland has extended the list of sanctions against Russia. It is thus adopting the changes decided by the European Union (EU) due to Russia’s ongoing military aggression against Ukraine. This content was published on July 9, 2024 – 15:26 The Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs,...

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Worries about job losses due to AI are lowest in Switzerland

Worries about job losses due to AI are lowest in Switzerland

Worries about job losses due to AI are lowest in Switzerland Keystone-SDA Artificial intelligence (AI) is influencing everyday working life. In Switzerland, many people already have experience with AI, including in their jobs. However, very few people in Switzerland are worried about losing their jobs as a result of the new technology. This content was...

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Survey: Only a few Swiss locations affected by overtourism

Survey: Only a few Swiss locations affected by overtourism

Only a few Swiss locations affected by overtourism Keystone-SDA There is no “overtourism” in Switzerland, according to a survey by Switzerland Tourism conducted in April and May. Only 5% of respondents were concerned about tourism. This content was published on July 4, 2024 – 17:02 When respondents perceived problems with tourism, inflation, pollution and littering...

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Flooding of Rhone River causes severe road and rail traffic disruptions

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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Swiss beat Italians 2-0 to reach Euro football quarter-finals

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....