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Swiss gay rights activist Ernst Ostertag turns 95

Gay activist Ernst Ostertag celebrates his 95th birthday

This content was published on Jan 19, 2025 Ernst Ostertag is a pioneer in gay rights activism in Switzerland. He celebrates his 95th birthday on Tuesday.

WEF protesters and police in Bern, January 18, 2025

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Several hundred people join anti-WEF protests in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 19, 2025 Several hundred opponents of the World Economic Forum gathered in Graubünden and in the capital Bern on Saturday to take aim in particular at the WEF's high-profile guests.

Pope praises Swiss Guards' patience with pilgrims

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Pope Francis praises Swiss Guards’ patience with pilgrims

This content was published on Jan 18, 2025 During a private audience on Saturday, Pope Francis praised the Swiss Guards for their "great patience" with pilgrims who visit the Vatican.

Swiss designer Kevin Germanier dresses ESC presenter

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Swiss designer Kevin Germanier to design outfits for Eurovision presenters

This content was published on Jan 18, 2025 Designer Kevin Germanier will dress the team of presenters at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, which takes place in May in Basel.

Yann Zopf, Head of Media at WEF, attend a remote Pre-meeting press conference of the World Forum Annual Meeting 2025

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WEF 2025: banking on an AI revolution to overcome protectionism

This content was published on Jan 18, 2025 The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos will try to make a case for collaboration by promising an AI revolution for all.

Swiss films recorded more admissions in 2024

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Swiss film industry reports successful year in 2024

This content was published on Jan 17, 2025 Swiss films did well in cinemas in 2024, recording over 907,000 admissions, the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) reports. They accounted for almost 9% of all films shown last year in Switzerland.

Swiss plastic collection system available in first municipalities

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First municipalities begin Swiss-wide plastic packaging recycling scheme

This content was published on Jan 17, 2025 A new collection system to recycle plastic packaging and drinks cartons has begun in a handful of Swiss municipalities - others should follow in the coming weeks.

Skier dies on the slopes at Adelboden in the Bernese Oberland

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Swiss skier dies after accident on Bernese Oberland slopes

This content was published on Jan 15, 2025 An 80-year-old Swiss man died on Monday following an accident on a marked piste in the Adelboden-Lenk ski area in the Bernese Oberland.

Obesity needs to be diagnosed differently, say experts

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International and Swiss experts call for new obesity guidelines

This content was published on Jan 15, 2025 A group of global experts, including Swiss doctors, has issued a report calling for a new definition of obesity that goes beyond BMI.

Photo of police officers from canton Geneva

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European committee raises alarm over police violence in western Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 15, 2025 A Council of Europe committee is concerned about police practices in western Switzerland, citing “allegations of physical mistreatment” against detainees.

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