Tag #Switzerland

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World's Steepest Cable Car Opens in Swiss Alps

A new cable car in Switzerland's Bernese Alps, the Schilthorn Cableway, opened, boasting the world's steepest incline at 159.4%, connecting Stechelberg to the car-free village of Mürren in four minutes.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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EU and Switzerland Finalize Updated Partnership Agreement

The EU and Switzerland concluded years of negotiations, finalizing an updated partnership agreement including a €375 million annual Swiss contribution to support less developed EU regions, expanding cooperation in various sectors, but facing potential delays due to Swiss domestic politics.

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Reduced Inequality
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Women's Euro 2024 Draw: Germany Seeded, Faces Tough Group Stage Potential

The draw for the UEFA Women's Euro 2024, taking place December 16th in Lausanne, Switzerland, will determine the group stage matchups for 16 qualified teams, including Germany, who is seeded in pot 1.

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Gender Equality
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Swiss Rail Travel: Efficiency and Scenic Beauty

A travelogue detailing a Swiss rail journey showcasing the efficiency and scenic beauty of various lines, from the Belle Époque carriages to the Gotthard Panorama Express, highlighting punctuality and integration with other transportation.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SNB Cuts Interest Rate by 50 Basis Points Amid Inflationary Pressures and Economic Slowdown

The Swiss National Bank unexpectedly cut its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 0.5%, exceeding expectations, to combat low inflation and a strong Swiss franc, while the economy shows signs of slowing with below-average growth and weak indicators in key sectors.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
dailymail.co.uk
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Schumacher Family Blackmail Trial Implicates Former Nurse

A nurse previously employed by Michael Schumacher's family is implicated in a £12 million blackmail plot involving the unauthorized release of private photos and medical data, with a former bodyguard and two others standing trial for allegedly demanding the money.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Slovenia Calls for Israel's Disqualification from Eurovision 2025

RTV SLO called for Israel's disqualification from the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, prompting debate over the politicization of international events and setting a potential precedent.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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England's Euro 2025 Group Stage Draw Unveiled

England's Euro 2025 group stage draw places them in Group D alongside France, the Netherlands, and Wales, beginning July 5th against France in Zurich, then facing the Netherlands and Wales on July 9th and 13th.

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Gender Equality
faz.net
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SNB Halves Interest Rate, Echoing 2010s Low-Rate Era and Raising Concerns

The Swiss National Bank halved its key interest rate to 0.5 percent, nearing zero, mirroring potential ECB actions and recalling the 2010s' low-interest-rate era; this decrease impacts savers and may lead to legal challenges, while the ECB expresses concerns about government debt sustainability in s...

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Reduced Inequality
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Switzerland to Ban Nazi Symbols Amidst Rise in Antisemitism

Switzerland proposes banning Nazi symbols and coded references like "18" and "88" due to a surge in antisemitism, with fines of about \£177 for violations; exceptions apply for educational and artistic use.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Switzerland Designates Hamas a Terrorist Organization

Following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel, Switzerland's parliament voted overwhelmingly to officially designate Hamas a terrorist organization, reversing its previous policy of engagement.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
zeit.de
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Schumacher Family Extortion Trial Begins in Germany

Three men in Germany are on trial for attempting to extort €15 million from Michael Schumacher's family, threatening to release private photos and videos. A former family security employee allegedly copied the material, while another man and his son made the demands and attempted to extort the money...

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24% Bias Score

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