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The Umbrella Movement was a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong which began on 28 September 2014 when the police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators who were demanding transparent elections. The subsequent 79-day occupation brought the city to a standstill, with demonstrators calling for the right to elect their own leaders and greater autonomy from Beijing.

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The Alps are melting, but the villagers will not be moved

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The partly flooded village of Blatten, Switzerland, after a landslide submerged it.

The Alps are melting, but the villagers will not be moved

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41 per cent of people in Switzerland have a migration background

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Small increase in proportion of Swiss residents with migrant background

This content was published on Oct 9, 2025 Some 41% of the permanent resident population in Switzerland aged 15 and over had a migration background in 2024.

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ETH Zurich once again best university in continental Europe

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ETH Zurich named best university in continental Europe

This content was published on Oct 9, 2025 The Swiss federal technology institute ETH Zurich remains the best university in continental Europe, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education rankings.

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US duties, '20,000 jobs in Switzerland in worst-case scenario'

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‘Around 20,000 jobs at risk’ in Switzerland over US tariffs

This content was published on Oct 8, 2025 UBS economist warns up to 20,000 Swiss jobs could be at risk from US tariffs.

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Sheila Silva to compete for Switzerland in world street dance finals in LA

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Geneva housing crisis to persist despite international job cuts

This content was published on Oct 8, 2025 Geneva's housing crisis persists despite international funding cuts.

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Competition for new banknotes enters next round

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Finalists chosen in design competition for new Swiss banknotes

This content was published on Oct 8, 2025 Swiss National Bank selects finalists for new banknote design.

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Swiss SMEs ramp up adoption of AI in workplaces

This content was published on Oct 8, 2025 Swiss SMEs ramp up AI adoption for tasks like translation and data analysis.

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Givaudan launches the construction of a new site in the United States

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Swiss fragrance firm Givaudan to build site in US

This content was published on Oct 8, 2025 Givaudan begins construction of a major new US site, set to create 300+ jobs by 2027.

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Swiss watch industry faces problems due to US tariffs

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Study: Swiss watch industry shows resilience in face of US tariffs

This content was published on Oct 8, 2025 Swiss watch exports show resilience despite US tariffs and strong franc.

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ABB sells robotics division to Softbank Group

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ABB to sell robotics division to Softbank Group

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