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Swiss yodelling joins world cultural heritage list
Yodelling, the traditional singing of herders in the Swiss Alps, was recognised by the United Nations on Thursday as part of the world's…
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Siemens wins $2.5 billion order from Swiss railway for 116 trains
A Siemens Mobility "Mireo" train stands in Buchloe station after a test run. Germany's Siemens Mobility has received an order by…
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This 'Foliage Train' Connecting Italy And Switzerland Is A Must-Ride In The Fall
Any day you ride the Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway is bound to be life-changing: In the span of only 32 miles, the train crosses 83 bridges…
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Drew & Napier to sue Switzerland over Asia losses on AT1s
ONE of Singapore’s biggest law firms is set to file claims against the Swiss government by the end of the year, seeking compensation for…
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Nursery and crèche: How much do families spend on childcare across Europe?
Early childhood education and care are key to success in school, work and life. The EU says every child has the right to affordable,…
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Photos show Swiss glaciers' uncertain future as 'ambassadors of climate change'
RHONE GLACIER, Switzerland (AP) — Drip, drip. Trickle, trickle. That's the sound of water seeping from a sunbaked and slushy Swiss glacier…
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Switzerland's ebbing glaciers show a new, strange phenomenon: Holes reminiscent of Swiss cheese
RHONE GLACIER, Switzerland (AP) — Climate change appears to be making some of Switzerland's vaunted glaciers look like Swiss cheese: Full…
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Video shows glacier collapse destroy village—"Catastrophe"
Dramatic video footage broadcast on Swiss television and widely shared on social media captured the precise moment a collapsing glacier…
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Treasury secretary, U.S. trade rep to talk trade with Chinese in Switzerland
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet this weekend with their Chinese counterparts in…
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Switzerland to implement Hamas ban from May 15
Switzerland has banned Hamas and affiliated groups, with the new law set to take effect on May 15, the government announced on Wednesday.…
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Three killed in Italy amid heavy rains, as snow hits Switzerland
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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Swiss Indignant to Make the Top 10 of Trump’s Tariffs List
Of all the countries that expected to be immune to President Trump’s tariffs, Switzerland was at the top of the list. The tiny Alpine…
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UBS has no intention of leaving Switzerland, says compliance chief
UBS has no plans to leave Switzerland, the bank’s compliance and governance chief Markus Ronner said on Friday (Mar 28) amid a debate on…
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Europe: Shares slip after global central banks flag economic uncertainty; Switzerland cuts rates
EUROPEAN shares closed lower on Thursday, after four sessions of gains, as investors booked some profits and assessed interest rate…
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Over 500 investors start claims process against Switzerland for Credit Suisse AT1 write-down: Singapore law firm
They are claiming losses amounting to about US$250 million, making it the the largest claim against the European country in treaty…
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Over 500 investors, including 300 Singaporeans, kick off claim against Switzerland over Credit Suisse bond losses of over US$250 million
Drew & Napier is leading action by investors who saw their investments wiped out when CS AT1 bonds were written down as part of takeover…
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Davos Focus: Guterres, AI risks, and Trump's trade tariff plans
The World Economic Forum's (WEF) Wednesday gathering in Davos, Switzerland will aim to spotlight a keynote address from the U.N. chief,…
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DP World says sea freight prices could fall 20% if Red Sea attacks curbed
By Elisa Martinuzzi DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - Ships not linked to Israel could begin returning to the Red Sea in as little as two…
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Hyatt expands Me and All Hotel Flims brand with first hotel in Switzerland
Hyatt Hotels’ affiliate has reached a franchise agreement with a subsidiary of the Lindner Hotel Group for the debut of Me and All Hotel…
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Stellantis chair targeted in 75 million euro seizure over alleged tax fraud
MILAN - An Italian judge has seized money and assets worth almost 75 million euros ($84 million) from five people, including Stellantis…
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Julius Baer appoints team head for Asia Switzerland
Reto Buerer has been appointed as team head Asia Switzerland by Julius Baer. He is based in Zurich and will report to Christian Capelli,…
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Sudan talks in Switzerland to centre on humanitarian aid
Talks on the ongoing war in Sudan are scheduled to open in Switzerland on Wednesday, with discussion centring on humanitarian assistance…
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NATO chief criticizes China for boycotting Ukraine peace summit
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has criticized China for boycotting the Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland later this month.…
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Tens of billions of dollars in gold flows illegally out of Africa each year, a new report says
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Billons of dollars in gold is smuggled out of Africa each year and most of it ends up in the United Arab Emirates,…