Unruly passengers still an issue on flights Flight incidents involving unruly passengers still higher than pre-pandemic levels 03:52 A Swiss Airlines flight traveling from New Jersey to Switzerland had to turn back and make an emergency landing because an unruly passenger attempted to enter the cockpit, the airline said. Swiss Airlines said in a news...
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Flight forced to return to Newark after unruly passenger tries to break into cockpit
An unruly passenger forced a Zurich-bound flight to return to New Jersey’s Newark Airport shortly after they roamed freely through the cabin, became abusive toward the crew, and tried to enter the cockpit, officials said. Swiss International Air Lines Flight 19 took off from Newark Liberty International Airport at 9:50 p.m. Sunday but the pilot...
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After Credit Suisse collapse Switzerland is now revamping its financial rulebook
Switzerland is accelerating efforts to reform its banking regulations a year after the collapse of Credit Suisse — and handing more power to those who will enforce them. The government is due to unveil long-awaited proposals for legislation in the coming days that are likely to touch on all of the main pillars of bank...
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Tourists stunned after getting $100 bill for two hamburgers, fries and a soda at Swiss hotel
Two Australian travelers were left “absolutely shocked” when they realized they had forked out a whopping $100 for two burgers and fries, and one soda, at their hotel in Europe. “We thought they made a mistake,” Maria Antoniou told news.com.au. Maria and her partner Anthony were staying in Grindelwald, a village in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps....
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‘Absolutely shocked’: Aussie tourists stunned by insane cost of burger
Two Australian travellers were left “absolutely shocked” when they realised they had forked out a whopping $150 for two burgers and chips, and one soft drink, at their hotel in Europe. “We thought they made a mistake,” Maria Antoniou told news.com.au. Maria and her partner Anthony were staying in Grindelwald, a village in Switzerland’s Bernese...
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American teen among 3 killed in avalanche near popular Swiss resort
An American teenager and two other people were killed in an avalanche at a Swiss ski resort Monday. The bodies of a 15-year-old boy from the US and an unidentified man and woman were pulled from the snow near the Zermatt resort after an avalanche rushed down the Riffelberg ski slopes shortly after 2 p.m.,...
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Moment avalanche sweeps down mountain killing teen & 2 adults at ski resort
THIS is the terrifying moment a monstrous avalanche swept down a Swiss mountain killing a US teen and two adults at a top Alpine ski resort. Chilling footage shows the deadly wave of ice and snow cascading down from the peaks of the Riffelberg in Switzerland, as horrified skiers watch on from afar. 6 Skiers...
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Here are the best things to do in Zurich, Europe’s most liveable city
Even if moving to Zurich is not for you, the Swiss city is still well worth a trip. ADVERTISEMENT For those with a close eye on Europe’s best cities, it will come as little surprise that Zurich has come out on top on the latest ranking of the continent’s most liveable places. Switzerland’s largest city...
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Switzerland: Exercise of over-allotment brings Galderma listing to CHF2.3bn
Galderma, the pure-play dermatology business that recently listed on the SIX Swiss exchange, has taken total size of the transaction to around CHF2.3bn (US$2.54bn) with the full exercise of the 15% over-allotment option. Some additional 5,626,592 shares were sold to the global coordinators by sellers EQT, ADIA and Auba Investment at...
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How Ireland rated vs Switzerland as Bazunu struggles in John O’Shea’s last game
JOHN O’SHEA tasted defeat to Switzerland in his final game as interim Republic of Ireland Ireland head coach. Xherdan Shaqiri bagged the winning goal in the first-half, as his free-kick beat Gavin Bazunu at his near post. 5 Xherdan Shaqiri fired the winning goal past Bazunu 5 It was a disappointing end to John O’Shea’s...
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Ireland vs Switzerland: Where to watch the match online, live stream, TV channels, and kick-off time | Goal.com UK
How to watch the international friendly match between Ireland and Switzerland, as well as kick-off time and team news. John O’Shea will be hoping to end his brief spell as Republic of Ireland manager on a high when the Boys in Green welcome Switzerland to Dublin on Tuesday night. The former Manchester United defender is...
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Switzerland unexpectedly cut key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.5%
5 min read Last Updated : Mar 21 2024 | 11:39 PM IST By Bastian Benrath The Swiss National Bank unexpectedly cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points, moving months ahead of global peers as policymakers try to prevent gains in the franc. Officials in Zurich lowered their benchmark...