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Body of French triple infanticide suspect found in Switzerland

Woman kills three children in France and herself in Valais

This content was published on Nov 14, 2024 A 45-year-old mother who allegedly killed her three children in Haute-Savoie, France, was found dead in Champéry.

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Swiss Jew wrongfully detained due to prosecutor’s ‘bias’

This content was published on Nov 13, 2024 A Jewish Swiss man was detained after the prosecutor argued he might flee to Israel. The Federal Court said this implies bias due to his Jewish faith.

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Swiss village gets half a million amid rockfall threat as some residents resist evacuation

This content was published on Nov 13, 2024 The Swiss village of Brienz has been granted CHF500,000 due to a rockfall threat. But some residents are questioning the authorities’ evacuation orders.

Average household income in 2022 was 6900 francs

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Average Swiss monthly household income in 2022 was CHF6,900

This content was published on Nov 12, 2024 The average disposable household income in Switzerland amounted to CHF6,902 ($7,825) per month in 2022.

Costs and care time in retirement and nursing homes increased in 2023

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Costs and care time increase in Swiss retirement and nursing homes

This content was published on Nov 12, 2024 In 2023 the costs of retirement and nursing homes increased by 5% compared to 2022 and those of assistance and care at home by 7%. Together, they amounted to CHF15 billion.

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Swiss towns unite to boost Christmas market experience

This content was published on Nov 12, 2024 Montreux, Vevey and Villeneuve are joining their Christmas markets under the banner "Riviera Noël" with the slogan “Together, we're stronger”.

Almost half of the population is dependent on smartphones

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Almost half of Swiss addicted to smartphones

This content was published on Nov 12, 2024 Almost half of the population in Switzerland shows clear to pronounced signs of smartphone addiction, according to a survey.

Switzerland receives competence center for scientific integrity

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Switzerland opens competence centre for scientific integrity

This content was published on Nov 11, 2024 The Swiss University Conference has decided to establish a Competence Center for Research Integrity in Switzerland.

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Swiss hoteliers are cautiously optimistic for the winter season

This content was published on Nov 11, 2024 Most Swiss hoteliers are cautiously optimistic about the coming winter season but increases costs are likely to weigh on margins.

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