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Ex-Swiss art fair director accused of fraud

This content was published on Jan 19, 2024 The former director of the art fair "artgenève" is suspected of fraud, mismanagement and forgery.

Anna van Brée at Solothurn Film Festival

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Costume designer wins top award at Solothurn Film Festival

This content was published on Jan 18, 2024 Costume designer Anna van Brée has won the Prix d'Honneur [Honorary Prize] at the 2024 Solothurn Film Festival.

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Swiss rental prices increased sharply in 2023

This content was published on Jan 18, 2024 Asking prices in the rental flat market rose even faster in 2023 than in the previous year due to low construction activity. No improvement in sight.

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Veganuary, Dry January: meaningful abstinence or commercial gimmick?

This content was published on Jan 18, 2024 At the beginning of the year, many of us give up on all kind of things: alcohol, meat, sugar. Some companies see this as a big business opportunity.

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64 kilograms of cocaine seized at Zurich Airport in 2023

This content was published on Jan 18, 2024 Last year, the Zurich cantonal police seized around 64kg of cocaine, 10kg of heroin, 566kg of khat, 64kg of marijuana and 20kg of hashish.

History

Swiss archaeologists piece together 14th-century gauntlet

This content was published on Jan 16, 2024 Excavations in Kyburg in canton Zurich have uncovered a 14th-century armour glove in exceptional condition.

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Car prices reach all time high in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 16, 2024 Prices rose again in 2023 of both for new and used vehicles, reaching a new record high.

Culture

Basel art museum rejects restitution claim for Henri Rousseau painting

This content was published on Jan 16, 2024 Basel's Kunstmuseum has refused to return a painting by Henri Rousseau acquired in 1940 and considered to be sold under duress.

Demographics

Palliative care: is Switzerland a good place for the terminally ill?

This content was published on Jan 16, 2024 Support at the end of life is underfunded even as demand outstrips capacity.

Culture

Herzog & de Meuron Gallery

This content was published on Jan 15, 2024

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Costume designer wins top award at Solothurn Film Festival

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Swiss rental prices increased sharply in 2023

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Veganuary, Dry January: meaningful abstinence or commercial gimmick?

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64 kilograms of cocaine seized at Zurich Airport in 2023

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Swiss archaeologists piece together 14th-century gauntlet

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Car prices reach all time high in Switzerland

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Basel art museum rejects restitution claim for Henri Rousseau painting

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Palliative care: is Switzerland a good place for the terminally ill?

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Herzog & de Meuron Gallery

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