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Where is it? Mystery surrounds Unspunnen Stone 40 years after theft

This content was published on Jun 3, 2024 On June 3, 1984, the 'mythical' Unspunnen stone was stolen for the first time by Jura separatists. It reappeared in 2001 and was stolen again in 2005.

View of flooding near Frauenfeld, Switzerland, on June 1, 2024.

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Parts of Switzerland and Germany waterlogged as heavy rains continue

This content was published on Jun 2, 2024 Heavy rains continue to affect eastern Switzerland and the centre of the country. Flooding, landslides and damage to infrastructure have been reported. Further rains are forecast on Sunday.

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Study: high pollen concentrations increase blood pressure

This content was published on Jun 1, 2024 A high concentration of pollen can increase blood pressure in allergy sufferers, according to a Swiss study. The effect is much more pronounced in women and people who are overweight.

A trainee electronics technician assembles an educational robot in a workshop at the Ecole Technique - Ecole des Metiers de Lausanne (ETML) on February 7, 2022.

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Swiss unions call for CHF5,000 monthly salary for qualified apprentices

This content was published on Jun 1, 2024 All workers who have completed an apprenticeship should earn at least CHF5,000 per month, the Swiss Trade Union Federation said on Friday.

High water on the Thur River near Bischofszell in northeastern Switzerland on May 31.

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Flooding risks in parts of Switzerland and Germany after heavy rains

This content was published on Jun 1, 2024 There is a significant risk of flooding on the River Rhine from Lake Constance to Basel and on the Thur River in canton Thurgau in eastern Switzerland.

A crowd of people is shown standing around various cars on display at a motor show.

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Geneva Motor Show to end after 100 years

This content was published on May 31, 2024 Though a large audience attended the 2024 edition, next year's show is in question, due to poor signals from the market.

The singer Nemo in shown onstage at Eurovision 2024, while "Switzerland" is displayed behind.

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Swiss cities vie to host next Eurovision

This content was published on May 31, 2024 The list of cities in the running as well as the requirements they need to meet have not been disclosed. A decision is to be made by the end of August.

A motorway with several cars driving on it.

Culture

Fighter jets to use Swiss motorway as runway

This content was published on May 31, 2024 Eight jets will be involved in the exercise, for which a stretch of motorway will be closed for up to 36 hours.

Packs of ready meals hang in rows at a supermarket.

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Salt intake in Switzerland too high owing to ready meals

This content was published on May 30, 2024 Switzerland’s average salt consumption is around 75% above the recommended five grams per day, according to a study.

A metal cheese harp cuts the liquid cheese mass in a copper kettle.

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Swiss cheesemaker convicted of involuntary manslaughter

This content was published on May 30, 2024 A cheesemaker in Steinerberg has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after seven people died after eating listeria-contaminated cheese.

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