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Almost 200 people die a year in Switzerland doing sport

An average of 185 people die every year while playing sport

This content was published on Oct 15, 2024 Every year, an average of 185 people die while playing sport in Switzerland. Most of the fatal sports accidents occur in mountain sports.

FOPH recommends vaccination against flu and coronavirus

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Swiss health office recommends vaccination against flu and Covid

This content was published on Oct 15, 2024 The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) is once again warning against the flu this year.

University of Zurich app tracks illnesses while traveling

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Swiss app tracks illnesses while travelling

This content was published on Oct 15, 2024 Someone falls ill on every third trip. Gastrointestinal complaints and respiratory symptoms are the most common.

More and more people are calling the emergency number because of poisoning

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More people calling Swiss emergency poisoning number

This content was published on Oct 15, 2024 More and more people are calling the Swiss emergency number due to poisoning.

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Swiss pension system remains above average

This content was published on Oct 15, 2024 The Swiss pension system is once again in the top third in a global comparison.

ZFF sets an audience record in its anniversary year

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Zurich Film Festival sets audience record

This content was published on Oct 14, 2024 The 20th anniversary edition of the Zurich Film Festival has set a new audience record with 140,000 visitors.

Baldenweg siblings nominated for international film music award

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Swiss siblings nominated for international film music award

This content was published on Oct 14, 2024 With their double nomination at the World Soundtrack Awards, the Swiss-Australian Baldenweg sibling trio are making history for Switzerland.

Most Swiss don't fall asleep without their cell phone

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Most Swiss don’t fall asleep without their mobile phone

This content was published on Oct 13, 2024 The mobile phone has replaced the book on most Swiss bedside tables. According to a survey conducted by Ikea, nearly 60% of them won't go to sleep without their mobile. This rate soars to 79% among 18-39 year-olds.

"On Becoming a Guinea Fowl" wins ZFF Feature Film Award

Culture

‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’ wins Zurich Film Festival feature film award

This content was published on Oct 13, 2024 Director Rungano Nyoni's comedy On Becoming a Guinea Fowl won the Zurich Film Festival's feature film award on Saturday.

History

How Switzerland helped create minigolf

This content was published on Oct 12, 2024 The Swiss National Museum traces the long history of miniature golf.

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