Portraits of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad dumped in a skip in the Damascus suburb of Daraya on Monday. Photo / Rami al Sayed, AFP Switzerland is home to around 99 million Swiss francs ($190 million) in frozen Syrian assets, Bern’s economy ministry told AFP, denying any of it belonged to fallen president Bashar al-Assad....
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Gorgeous region full of mountain villages has been dubbed Switzerland of Greece
A stunning mountainous region is Greece is hailed as the country’s answer to Switzerland, and boasts quaint villages and a monastery built into a cliff face. Agrafa, in the southern end of the Pindus mountain range in Central Greece, has long been a place of intrigue for travellers as its communities are hidden among mountain...
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Swiss tourist at Algeria cafe killed in knife attack in front of her children
A Swiss tourist was murdered in Algeria this month when a knife-wielding man attacked her at a cafe in front of her children, slitting her throat while shouting “Allahu akbar”, media reported. The attack took place in Djanet in southeastern Algeria on October 11, but was first reported this week by the French newspaper Liberation....
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Swiss-Indo spectacle: Up in the air! Aerialist Jason Brügger and hoop artiste Eshna Kutty dazzle Delhiites
Oct 20, 2024 11:18 AM IST At Swiss Art Night, the celebrations of 75 years of Switzerland-India friendship included stellar acts by aerialist Jason Brügger and hoop artiste Eshna Kutty. It was a walk in the clouds, quite literally, for attendees who entered a brightly lit alley leading to the Embassy of Switzerland in Chanakyapuri....
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Four of the most exciting things happening in travel
The Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) is pushing the boundaries of art and dance once again with their 2025 programme, directed by Ty King-Wall. RNZB promises a stunning year of ballet, showcasing both traditional pieces and original works. The 2025 programme starts with Tutus on Tour, a world-class RNZB performance touring seven regions of NZ...
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Swiss Court Rules Workers Must Clock Out For Bathroom Breaks
GENEVA (AP) — A court in Switzerland — where time is money for its famed watchmaking industry — has ruled that a dial manufacturer was justified in telling workers: If you need a bathroom break, clock out and take it on your own time. An investigative report by public broadcaster RTS over the weekend revealed...
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Significant Potential To Increase Egyptian Exports To Switzerland: Chief Of Swiss Chamber Of Commerce
(MENAFN– Daily News Egypt) Swiss enterprises are poised to explore investment prospects across diverse sectors in Egypt. These opportunities hinge on a myriad of factors, including market demand, the regulatory landscape, and competitive advantages, according to Kamal Abdelmalek, the Chairperson of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Egypt. In an exclusive interview with Daily News...
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SECO: Swiss economic growth sluggish in 2024, moderate recovery expected in 2025 – Action Forex
Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs forecasts the economy to perform “considerably below average” in 2024, with modest growth expected to pick up in 2025. Adjusted for major sporting events, GDP growth is projected to be at 1.2% for 2024, unchanged from June’s estimates. However, the outlook for 2025 has been slightly downgraded to 1.6%,...
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Tourist in Swiss Alps left in tears after capturing viral post of massive glacier melt
An English software developer’s vacation photograph has gone viral, showing the effects of climate change on Switzerland’s Rhône Glacier Glaciers in the Swiss Alps don’t look like they used to, with one tourist’s viral vacation photo illustrating the effects of a warming planet at one of Switzerland’s natural wonders. Duncan Porter, a software developer from...
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Four things we learnt from Switzerland’s stunning victory over Italy
Switzerland beat Italy 2-0 in Berlin to reach the Euro 2024 quarter-finals for the second tournament in a row. Remo Freuler opened the scoring in the 37th minute after a lethargic start to the game, as Murat Yakin’s side capitalised on an off-tempo Italian side. The second half kicked off with Luciano Spalletti’s side desperately...
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Swiss court jails 4 Hinduja members for up to 4.5 years over servant abuse
3 min read Last Updated : Jun 21 2024 | 10:24 PM IST A Swiss criminal court on Friday sentenced four members of the wealthy Hinduja family with between four and 4 1/2 years in prison for exploiting their vulnerable domestic workers. The court at the same time threw out the more severe charges...
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