An Iranian American and a Swiss Iranian have been arrested for allegedly exporting sensitive US technology to Iran for use in attack drones. An Iranian-American citizen and a Swiss Iranian have been arrested and charged by United States authorities with allegedly exporting sensitive technology to Iran that was used in a deadly drone attack on...
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A “suicide pod” in Switzerland roils the right-to-die debate.
The pod looked like a tanning bed from another planet: a human-sized chamber, white and sparkly purple with a clear glass door, resting on an inclined platform. Previously, it had been on display in public exhibitions, but now it was in Schaffhausen, in a large park in northern Switzerland, near the border with Germany. A...
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Switzerland’s Immigration Dilemma: Balancing Growth and EU Relations | Business
Switzerland is grappling with immigration challenges linked to its economic boom, powered by a low-tax business model that has strained political relations with the European Union. This issue, a major sticking point during previous negotiations, threatens to disrupt ongoing talks with the EU to update trade agreements, as Switzerland seeks to introduce measures...
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Former government minister nets top job at Swiss Olympic
Ruth Metzler-Arnold plans to use her political connections to lobby for Swiss sporting bodies. Keystone / Peter Klaunzer Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Ruth Metzler-Arnold will take the helm at Switzerland’s national Olympic committee as of January 2025. This content was published...
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Switzerland to take part in NATO crisis management exercise in 2025
More Endangered crayfish reintroduced to Swiss rivers This content was published on Nov 19, 2024 The highly endangered white-clawed crayfish is being reintroduced to Swiss rivers after alarming population decline. Read more: Endangered crayfish reintroduced to Swiss rivers More Swiss price watchdog slams excessive prices for generic medicines This content was published on Nov 19,...
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‘I didn’t know if they would let dad fly from Switzerland after losing his wife’
Catie described her mum Alison as an ‘incredible lady’ (Picture: Supplied) At 6am on a bleak February day in 2023, Catie and her sister watched their mum and dad leave in a taxi to the airport. They knew they would never see their mum again. She was flying to Switzerland, where she would travel to...
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How Swiss universities combat espionage from high-risk nations
Universities must also comply with international sanctions. Keystone Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Worsening geopolitical tensions are forcing Swiss universities to reconcile a desire for global cooperation with a growing list of tougher sanctions. Students, professors and research projects from China, Russia,...
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Regional bus travel authorised between Italy and Switzerland
Cabotage authorized between Italy and Switzerland Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Passengers on public regional bus services between Italy and Switzerland will be able to board and alight within both countries and not only on either side of the border. Transport...
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Are Trump’s ‘Swiss-Made’ Watches From Wyoming?
Photo: TheBestWatchesOnEarth LLC via GetTrumpWatches.com Donald Trump likes to hawk Donald Trump–branded merch, from NFTs to golden sneakers to branded Bibles. Last month, the former president expanded his kitschy portfolio with a new grift: Swiss-made Trump watches that come in a variety of colorways, bear his signature in the clock face, and range from $499...
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Cross-border shopping to be taxed at lower threshold
From 2025, the exemption limit for private purchases abroad will fall Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. As of January 1, 2025 purchases above CHF150 made across the Swiss border will be subject to VAT when imported. This content was published on...
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Swiss government wants to prohibit ‘revving’ of sports cars
Federal Council takes action against so-called car posers Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. The governing Federal Council has declared a war on ‘car posers’. Unnecessary noise from exhaust systems is now to be expressly prohibited. This content was published on October...
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Key facts about Switzerland’s demining conference for Ukraine
FSD-Ukraine-deminers on their way to a minefield in Chernihiv province (October 2023). FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Ukraine is one of the most heavily mined regions in the world. The upcoming humanitarian mine action conference in Lausanne...