Residues of a ‘forever chemical’ found in Swiss bread and wine
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An investigation has detected residues of a so-called forever chemical in bread and wine from French-speaking Switzerland.
Investment funds in trouble – Swiss customers left out in the cold
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Investment funds are popular in Switzerland. But what happens when something goes wrong? One example shows that customers can quickly find themselves abandoned.
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Switzerland continues to stand out for the soundness of its public finances. Despite a challenging European and global context, the country’s coffers are in good shape – particularly when compared with those of its neighbours.
Accidents involving foreign guests are expensive for municipalities
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Switzerland is a mecca for high-risk sports. If foreign guests leave without having paid rescue and hospital costs, in the worst-case scenario the costs are borne by municipalities.
Is Donald Trump’s claim that 72% of Swiss prisoners are foreigners correct?
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At the recent UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump claimed that 72% of prisoners in Switzerland are foreign. While the figure is accurate, the way Trump used it is misleading.
The Gugler invasion of 1375: the mystery of the vanished villages
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The Gugler invaded the Swiss Plateau 650 years ago and caused widespread destruction – but they did not achieve their goal.
