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Winners And Losers: Sports Betting In Switzerland

Winners And Losers: Sports Betting In Switzerland

(MENAFN– Swissinfo) With the Euro 2024 football tournament and the Olympic Games just weeks away, bookmakers and punters are looking forward to a summer of betting on sports. But how easy is it to have a flutter in Switzerland? This content was published on May 27, 2024 – 16:35 8 minutes Born in London, Thomas...

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Ukraine urges Biden, Xi to join war peace talks as Russia steps up attacks

Ukraine urges Biden, Xi to join war peace talks as Russia steps up attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Sunday to join a coming peace summit as his country struggles to stave off unrelenting attacks by Russia in its 27-month-old invasion. Moscow’s forces have in recent weeks advanced on the battlefield and stepped up air strikes on cities,...

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Kiwi Ukrainians want Government to attend Global Peace Summit

Kiwi Ukrainians want Government to attend Global Peace Summit

New Zealand’s Ukrainian community is encouraging Foreign Minister Winston Peters (inset) to attend the Global Peace Summit to show solidarity with Ukraine and its president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photos / NZME / AP A group of Ukrainian New Zealanders is calling on the Government to attend the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland next month and play...

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Switzerland federal council grants all casinos new licences from 2025

Switzerland federal council grants all casinos new licences from 2025

The federal council in Switzerland has made the decision to grant all casinos a fresh licence from 2025. The announcement was made following the Switzerland casino industry’s delegate meeting on Wednesday (22 May). With current licences lasting until the end of 2024, the new agreements will be granted for 20 years and start from next...

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Swiss village considers daytripper tax to curb overtourism

Swiss village considers daytripper tax to curb overtourism

The fee would not apply to those who arrive by public transport. ADVERTISEMENT Lauterbrunnen is a bucolic mountain village set in the natural scenic splendour of the Alps. With velvet green valleys, towering cliffs and the sublime 300m-­high Staubbach Falls, the area is an Intagrammable idyll. Visitors now come in their droves, and the 2,400-resident-strong...

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Switzerland: ‘Screaming naked man’ kills woman jogging in lakeside park

Switzerland: ‘Screaming naked man’ kills woman jogging in lakeside park

A woman who was jogging in a lakeside park in Switzerland was allegedly killed by a naked man who was screaming and attacking people, said the police, on Wednesday (May 22). The incident took place in the Villa Alma Park in Männedorf on Tuesday evening.  What we know about the attack According to the local...

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Man Who Killed Woman Jogger In Swiss Park While Being Naked Confesses: Cops

Man Who Killed Woman Jogger In Swiss Park While Being Naked Confesses: Cops

A 50-year-old Swiss man was also lightly injured during the attack, cops said. (Representational) Zurich: A 19-year-old man arrested on suspicion of killing a woman jogger in a lakeside park in Switzerland while he was naked and screaming, has confessed during questioning, police said Thursday. The attack happened on Tuesday evening in Mannedorf, a normally...

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British extreme kayaker feared dead after disappearing in Swiss rapids

British extreme kayaker feared dead after disappearing in Swiss rapids

In December 2022, Mr Orton posted an emotional video to his 33,100 subscribers expressing his love of the sport to his YouTube channel, but also a sense of “betrayal”. “How can something that brings me so much joy cause me so much pain?” he asked, discussing his highs and lows, and mental health issues, as...

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India friend of world, expect it to bring peace to Ukraine: Switzerland

India friend of world, expect it to bring peace to Ukraine: Switzerland

The top Swiss diplomat said India has not decided on attending the summit yet in view of the ongoing parliamentary elections.g (Photo: Shutterstock) 4 min read Last Updated : May 17 2024 | 8:58 PM IST India is a friend of the world and the global community expects it to contribute significantly in bringing...