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Berchtold's Day: Where in Switzerland is January 2nd a public holiday? Berchtold’s Day, celebrated on January 2nd, is one of those public holidays which is celebrated in some Swiss cantons (and municipalities) but not in others.
Swiss tourist killed in knife attack in Algeria - thelocal.ch
Oct 24, 2024 · People walk on a roadside in the oasis town of Djanet in southeastern Algeria, where a Swiss woman was stabbed. Photo by AFP 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.
What are the major challenges facing Switzerland in 2025?
Nov 20, 2024 · And on the international arena… Working out stumbling blocks with the EU. In the latest and still on-going round of talks between Switzerland and the European Union, the two sides are wrangling over the issue of free movement of persons, which is the backbone of the bilateral treaties between Bern and Brussels.
What happened to the Swiss village that offered cash for people …
Mar 13, 2023 · The new families moved to Albinen from within Valais and from other parts of Switzerland as well. To date, the village has approved incentive payments totalling 880,000 francs, sparking 6.6 million francs of investment in the process.. In 2019, as it was experiencing its much-awaited ‘revival’ (in terms of population growth), Albinen was …
Six big news stories from Switzerland you need to catch up on this …
Sep 27, 2024 · Assisted death continues to stir controversy in Switzerland. After several people were arrested this week for allowing a 64-year-old woman to die in the controversial (and illegal) ‘suicide capsule,” the subject of approved methods of assisted dying has come up.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Dec 4, 2024 · Government urges action to counter sexual harassment in the workplace. A recent study conducted by the Federal Office for Gender Equality (EBG) and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) shows that sexual harassment in the workplace is a persistent problem in Switzerland despite preventive measures in place, the Federal Council said in a …
LISTED: The things that will be more expensive in Switzerland in 2025
Dec 4, 2024 · Hundreds of food items. In October, Migros cut prices on over 60 types of fruits and vegetables. Prices on 940 more products will be slashed gradually over the next months as well, which means some food will be less expensive in 2025.
Jobs in Switzerland
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Who is Viola Amherd, Switzerland's new president?
Jan 1, 2024 · Viola Amherd, 61, is the country's new president, and will remain in this position until December 31st. Amherd, who has served as Switzerland's first female Defence Minister, hails from canton Valais, which means she is the second consecutive French-speaking president, after Alain Berset, who served in 2023.