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Swiss man arrested in Thailand on suspicion of sexually abusing a minor

Thailand: Swiss man arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a 14-year-old

This content was published on Jul 23, 2026 The authorities on the Thai island of Phuket have arrested a Swiss national. He is accused of luring a 14-year-old boy and sexually abusing him.

is week, US President Donald Trump will decide on future tariffs on Swiss goods. At the same time, he has threatened tariffs of up to 200% on generic medicines

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This content was published on Jul 22, 2026 This week, US President Donald Trump is expected to decide on future tariffs on Swiss imports. At the same time, he has threatened global tariffs of up to 200% on generic medicines.

How Switzerland could become a hub for Chinese e-commerce

This content was published on Jul 22, 2026 After the EU has introduced a tax on small parcels from China, some worry that Switzerland could be a convenient loophole.

Franziska Herren at the submission of her second citizens’ initiative on 16 August 2024 in Bern.

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The Swiss food security initiative: more sustainable agriculture or ‘vegan diktat’?

This content was published on Jul 22, 2026 The initiative wants the Swiss government to promote the production and consumption of plant-based foods.

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This content was published on Jul 21, 2026 A sordid sexual abuse case that is shaking Switzerland and has the political class reacting.

Swiss drought aids fight against Japanese beetle

This content was published on Jul 21, 2026 Drought is helping to prevent the spread of Japanese beetles in Switzerland.

Jungfrau Railways wants to develope the mountain top infrastructre

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Conservationists oppose Eiger North Face tourist attraction

This content was published on Jul 21, 2026 Nature conservation groups oppose plans to develope Eigergletscher tourist station.

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Truth or tale: Is it true that there are enough Swiss bunkers to shelter its population in case of a war?

This content was published on Jul 21, 2026 Readers asked us if there are enough bunkers in Switzerland to protect everyone in case of a war. We investigated the question.

crime scene: In this house in Ticino, the murderer of women set an explosive trap for the police.

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This content was published on Jul 20, 2026 Two serious criminal cases involving violent acts against women are making the news at the start of the week.

Swiss petition calls for six months’ maternity leave

This content was published on Jul 20, 2026 Swiss petition demands six month maternity leave for new mothers..

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