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Misconduct allegations against WEF founder, investment news from Roche – and the Swiss district with the most crypto ATMs.

This content was published on Apr 23, 2025 Misconduct allegations against WEF founder, investment news from Roche – and the Swiss district with the most crypto ATMs.

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This content was published on Apr 23, 2025 Clock hosts Eileen Fischer and Kevin Vogel are filmed by video producer Pirmin Balmer, from left, at the St. Jakob-Park stadium in Basel, on April 8. The stadium will be transformed into the Eurovision Song Contest Arena. Basel will host public viewings as well as a pre-show with live performances.

Open-air assembly in Glarus: the most important items on the agenda

This content was published on Apr 23, 2025 On the first Sunday in May, the canton of Glarus meets for its traditional open-air assembly, the Landsgemeinde.

Swiss pay tribute to Pope Francis, Klaus Schwab steps down from the WEF, and Swiss airports prepare to use facial recognition software.

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This content was published on Apr 22, 2025 Swiss pay tribute to Pope Francis, Klaus Schwab steps down from the WEF, and Swiss airports prepare to use facial recognition software.

Former Swiss Papal Guard reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy

This content was published on Apr 21, 2025 Didier Grandjean, a seminarian and former Swiss Guard, believes Francis' papacy marked a milestone in the evolution of the Catholic Church.

Montreux has long been a magnet for Freddie fans

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Don’t stop me now: Freddie Mercury and Montreux

This content was published on Apr 19, 2025 A growing number of fans flock to the Swiss town of Montreux every year in search of a Freddie Mercury experience.

Freddie Mercury's former personal assistant speaks about the star's relationship with the town of Montreux.

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Why Freddie Mercury hated then loved Montreux

This content was published on Apr 19, 2025 Peter Freestone was Freddie Mercury’s personal assistant for 12 years and there’s little he doesn’t know about the legendary lead singer of the rock band Queen.

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Swiss hotel manager commits to China for the long haul

This content was published on Apr 18, 2025 Ticino native Carlo Schmed has lived for 37 years in China, where he has managed hotels since 1987.

Heavy rainfall in southern Switzerland: canton Valais issues weather warning and Ticino will have a wet Easter.

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This content was published on Apr 17, 2025 As heavy rainfall pelts southern Switzerland, canton Valais has issued a weather warning and Ticino is set for a wet Easter.

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This content was published on Apr 17, 2025 The danger lies within this mountain: the entire village of Mitholz, in canton Bern, is expected to be evacuated in 2030 to allow the safe clearing of a WWII-era ammunition depot hidden in the rock above. A new analysis suggests the risk of a catastrophic explosion – as occurred in 1947 – is lower than previously feared. However, the federal government is maintaining all precautionary measures.

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