The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the Swiss Trade Union Federation and the Swiss Employers’ Association on Monday presented the 20th report on the free movement of persons accord between Switzerland and the EU, which came into force in 2002. Keystone / Adrian Reusser Around 68,000 people moved to Switzerland from other European countries...
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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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Latest News, Live Updates Today June 23, 2024: Heavy rain triggers floods, landslides in Switzerland, 1 killed
Follow all the updates here: June 23, 2024 11:53 PM IST World News Live Updates: Heavy rain triggers floods, landslides in Switzerland, 1 killed A team of 200 rescuers has been searching for the missing since Saturday with excavators, specially-trained search dogs, drones and army helicopters. Read the full story here June 23, 2024 11:41...
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Actress Zendaya plays tennis with Federer in Zurich
Zendaya at the premiere of Challengers, a film of hers in which tennis was featured. Keystone/Chris Pizzello US actress and singer Zendaya met up with former professional tennis player Roger Federer for an unusual game of tennis: The two were spotted playing ball and filming in front of the headquarters of Swiss sports shoe brand...
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Euro 2024: Shaqiri scores stunning goal in Switzerland’s 1-1 draw with Scotland
Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates after scoring one of the goals of the tournament so far Keystone Switzerland manager Murat Yakin recently called Xherdan Shaqiri a special player for special moments, and the Chicago Fire winger proved him right in their 1-1 draw with Scotland at Euro 2024 on Wednesday. This content was published on June 20,...
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HSBC ‘breached money laundering rules’, says Swiss regulator
HSBC Private Bank (Switzerland) is accused of violating money laundering regulations. The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (Finma) has ordered measures to be taken. This content was published on June 18, 2024 – 17:20 The Swiss subsidiary of the British banking group failed to comply with its money laundering prevention obligations in respect of two...
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‘Writing history’: global leaders demand peace at Swiss-hosted Ukraine summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasised his goal of peace in his opening speech: “We are here today to promote a just peace,” he said. The international community must put a stop to Russia’s war against Ukraine. “I am convinced that we are writing history here at this summit,” said Zelensky. Keystone / Eda / Pool...
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Switzerland outclass Hungary with 3-1 win in Euro 2024 opener
Happy Swiss fans in Cologne on Saturday Keystone / Peter Klaunzer Switzerland got their Euro 2024 campaign off to a flying start with a commanding 3-1 win over a shaky Hungary on Saturday, with first international goals for Kwadwo Duah and Michel Aebischer and Breel Embolo netting on his return from injury. This content was...
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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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Swiss employees more dissatisfied but few want to change jobs
Not even one in ten people in Switzerland is emotionally attached to their employer. Keystone Employees in Switzerland are increasingly dissatisfied. There is also often a lack of emotional attachment to their employer, but only a few want to change jobs. This content was published on June 12, 2024 – 10:54 Check out our selection...
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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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Switzerland says 90 countries and organisations will attend Ukraine peace summit
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis (right) said Switzerland had always been open to inviting Russia to the conference. But Moscow made it clear several times that it has no interest in participating, he added. Keystone / Peter Schneider Ninety states and organisations are due to take part in the Ukraine peace conference that Switzerland will...